Processors

Core i9-12900F desktop processor

Model Core i9-12900F
Also listed as
BX8071512900F

12th Gen Intel Core i9 desktop processor (Alder Lake) with 16 cores (8 Performance-cores and 8 Efficient-cores) and 24 threads, for LGA1700 motherboards, supplied boxed with the Intel Laminar RH1 cooler.

Cores and threads
16 cores (8P + 8E), 24 threads
Max turbo frequency
5.10 GHz
Socket
LGA1700
Cooler in box
Intel Laminar RH1

Overview

Highlights

  • 16 cores (8 Performance-cores and 8 Efficient-cores) and 24 threads
  • Up to 5.10 GHz max turbo frequency, with 2.40 GHz Performance-core and 1.80 GHz Efficient-core base frequencies
  • 30 MB Intel Smart Cache, 65 W processor base power and 202 W maximum turbo power
  • No integrated graphics, so a graphics card is needed
  • Dual-channel memory: DDR5 up to 4800 MT/s or DDR4 up to 3200 MT/s, 128 GB maximum
  • 20 PCI Express lanes (PCIe 5.0 and 4.0) on the LGA1700 socket

It runs at up to 5.10 GHz and has 30 MB cache and 65 W base power, with no integrated graphics.

At a glance

Series
Core i9
Generation
12th Gen
Socket
LGA1700
Graphics
None
Used with
Motherboards, memory (RAM) and CPU coolers See products

Specifications

Essentials

Product collection
12th Generation Intel Core i9 Processors
Code name
Alder Lake
Vertical segment
Desktop
Processor number
i9-12900F
Lithography
Intel 7
Launch date
Q1 2022

CPU

Total cores
16
Performance-cores
8
Efficient-cores
8
Total threads
24
Max turbo frequency
5.10 GHz
Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 frequency
5.10 GHz
Performance-core max turbo frequency
5.00 GHz
Efficient-core max turbo frequency
3.80 GHz
Performance-core base frequency
2.40 GHz
Efficient-core base frequency
1.80 GHz
Cache
30 MB Intel Smart Cache
Total L2 cache
14 MB
Processor base power
65 W
Maximum turbo power
202 W

Memory

Memory types
Up to DDR5 4800 MT/sUp to DDR4 3200 MT/s
Max memory size
128 GB
Memory channels
2
Max memory bandwidth
76.8 GB/s

Graphics

Processor graphics
None

Expansion

DMI revision
4.0
Max DMI lanes
8
Scalability
1S only
PCI Express revision
5.0 and 4.0
PCI Express configurations
Up to 1x16+4, 2x8+4
Max PCI Express lanes
20

Package

Socket
FCLGA1700
Max CPU configuration
1
Thermal solution specification
PCG 2020C
Max junction temperature
100 °C
Max operating temperature
100 °C
Package size
45.0 mm x 37.5 mm

Advanced technologies

Intel Gaussian and Neural Accelerator
3.0
Intel Thread Director
Yes
Intel Deep Learning Boost on CPU
Yes
Intel Speed Shift Technology
Yes
Intel Turbo Boost Technology
2.0
Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
Yes
Intel Hyper-Threading Technology
Yes
Intel Optane memory supported
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 and reliability

Intel Standard Manageability (ISM)
Yes
Intel Secure Key
Yes
Intel Control-Flow Enforcement Technology
Yes
Intel AES New Instructions
Yes
Intel OS Guard
Yes
Execute Disable Bit
Yes
Intel Boot Guard
Yes
Mode-based Execute Control (MBEC)
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

Supply

Packaging
Boxed (retail)
Boxed ordering code
BX8071512900F
Spec code
SRL4L (C0 stepping)
Cooler in box
Intel Laminar RH1
Cooler rating
Up to 65 W, 4-pin PWM fan with ARGB lighting, up to 69 mm tall

Specifications are taken from the manufacturer's published information and may change. Confirm critical values with our sales desk before ordering.

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Works with

Motherboards with the LGA1700 socket

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Memory (RAM)

CPU coolers

  • GIGABYTE GP-GIGABYTE GME 240I

    GIGABYTE

    GAMING 240 ICE

    GP-GIGABYTE GME 240I

    • 240 mm
    • 2 x 120 mm
    • Intel 1851/1700/115X/1200, AMD AM5/AM4
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  • GIGABYTE GP-GIGABYTE GME 240

    GIGABYTE

    GAMING 240

    GP-GIGABYTE GME 240

    • 240 mm
    • 2 x 120 mm
    • Intel 1851/1700/115X/1200, AMD AM5/AM4
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  • GIGABYTE GP-GIGABYTE GME 360I

    GIGABYTE

    GAMING 360 ICE

    GP-GIGABYTE GME 360I

    • 360 mm
    • 3 x 120 mm
    • Intel 1851/1700/115X/1200, AMD AM5/AM4
    View details
  • GIGABYTE GP-GIGABYTE GME 360

    GIGABYTE

    GAMING 360

    GP-GIGABYTE GME 360

    • 360 mm
    • 3 x 120 mm
    • Intel 1851/1700/115X/1200, AMD AM5/AM4
    View details

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Warranty and repairs

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Practical notes

  1. Update the motherboard BIOS if the board needs it for the processor generation, before fitting the processor.

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