Elevate your computing experience with the INTEL CORE I9-12900KS 12TH GEN 16 CORE UPTO 2.50 GHZ LGA1700 PROCESSOR. Designed for demanding tasks, this 12th Gen processor features 16 cores, an LGA1700 socket, and advanced cache memory, delivering robust performance and impressive visuals for your system.

Key Features at a Glance

  • Features 16 cores and an LGA1700 socket.
  • Equipped with 4 MB L2 + 30 MB L3 cache memory for rapid data access.
  • Includes a built-in Intel UHD Graphics 770 controller.
  • Engineered to enable improved overall system performance.
  • Designed to provide great graphics and visual quality.

Enhanced System Performance

The INTEL CORE I9-12900KS processor integrates 4 MB L2 and 30 MB L3 cache memory, designed to deliver an excellent hit rate in short access time. This sophisticated cache architecture works to enable significantly improved overall system performance, making your computing tasks smoother and more efficient.

Integrated Visuals for Quality Display

Experience vibrant visuals directly from your processor with the built-in Intel UHD Graphics 770 controller. This integrated graphics solution is designed to provide great graphics and visual quality, perfect for everyday computing and enjoying media content without the need for a separate graphics card.

Technical Specifications

Essentials 
Product Collection 12th Generation Intel® Core™ i9 Processors
Code Name Products formerly Alder Lake
Vertical Segment Desktop
Processor Number i9-12900KS
Lithography Intel 7
Use Conditions PC/Client/Tablet
CPU Specifications 
Total Cores 16
# of Performance-cores 8
# of Efficient-cores 8
Total Threads 24
Max Turbo Frequency 5.50 GHz
Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost Frequency 5.50 GHz
Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency 5.30 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency 4.00 GHz
Performance-core Base Frequency 3.40 GHz
Efficient-core Base Frequency 2.50 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency 5.20 MHz
Total L2 Cache 14 MB
Processor Base Power 150 W
Maximum Turbo Power 241 W
Cache 30 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Embedded Options Available No
Memory Specifications 
Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type) 128 GB
Memory Types

Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s

Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s

Max # of Memory Channels 2
Max Memory Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
ECC Memory Supported Yes
Processor Graphics 
Processor Graphics Intel® UHD Graphics 770
Graphics Base Frequency 300 MHz
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency 1.55 GHz
Graphics Output eDP 1.4b, DP 1.4a, HDMI 2.1
Execution Units 32
Max Resolution (HDMI) 4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max Resolution (DP) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz
Max Resolution (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel) 5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
DirectX* Support 12
OpenGL* Support 4.5
Multi-Format Codec Engines 2
Intel® Quick Sync Video Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology Yes
# of Displays Supported 4
Device ID 0x4680
OpenCL* Support  3.0
Expansion Options 
Direct Media Interface (DMI) Revision 4.0
Max # of DMI Lanes 8
Scalability 1S Only
PCI Express Revision 5.0 and 4.0
PCI Express Configurations Up to 1x16+4, 2x8+4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes 20
Package Specifications 
Sockets Supported FCLGA1700
Max CPU Configuration 1
Thermal Solution Specification PCG 2022E
Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost Temperature 50 °C
TJUNCTION 90°C
Package Size 45.0 mm x 37.5 mm
Advanced Technologies 
Intel® Gaussian & Neural Accelerator 3.0
Intel® Thread Director Yes
Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost) Yes
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported Yes
Intel® Speed Shift Technology Yes
Intel® Adaptive Boost Technology Yes
Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology Yes
Intel® 64 Yes
Instruction Set 64-bit
Instruction Set Extensions Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
Idle States Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology Yes
Thermal Monitoring Technologies Yes
Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD) Yes
Security & Reliability 
Intel vPro® Platform Eligibility Intel vPro® Enterprise
Intel vPro® Enterprise Platform Eligibility Yes
Intel® Threat Detection Technology (TDT) Yes
Intel® Active Management Technology (AMT) Yes
Intel® Standard Manageability (ISM) Yes
Intel® Standard Manageability (ISM) Yes
Intel® Hardware Shield Eligibility Yes
ntel® AES New Instructions Yes
Secure Key Yes
Intel® OS Guard Yes
Intel® Trusted Execution Technology Yes
Execute Disable Bit Yes
Intel® Boot Guard Yes
Mode-based Execute Control (MBEC) Yes
Intel® Control-Flow Enforcement Technology Yes
Intel® Total Memory Encryption - Multi Key Yes
Intel® Total Memory Encryption Yes
Intel® Virtualization Technology with Redirect Protection (VT-rp) ‡ Yes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) ‡ Yes
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) ‡ Yes
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) ‡ Yes
Warranty 3 Years

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the cache memory configuration of this processor?

A: The INTEL CORE I9-12900KS features a total of 4 MB L2 and 30 MB L3 cache memory, totaling 34 MB.

Q: Does this processor include integrated graphics?

A: Yes, it comes with a built-in Intel UHD Graphics 770 controller, providing integrated visual capabilities.

Q: How does the cache memory benefit system performance?

A: The cache memory provides an excellent hit rate in short access time, which significantly contributes to improved overall system performance.

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