Intel Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor

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Identifiers
MPN BX8071512900KS
Dimensions / Weight
Key Features
Bus Type
The interface or communication bus that a component uses to connect with other parts of a system, such as PCI Express, USB, SATA, or legacy buses like FSB and QPI. It indicates the protocol and physical connection used for data transfer between devices.
DMI4
Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System (CCATS) G167599
Execution units
Represents the count of independent execution units within a processor or similar component. The value is an integer without any unit of measure, indicating how many discrete execution cores or threads are available for parallel processing.
32
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)
A code that identifies the classification of a product for export control purposes, indicating its regulatory status and any restrictions on sale or shipment.
5A992CN3
Graphics output
A list of the video output connectors and protocols that a device can provide for transmitting visual signals, such as HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA, or USB‑C based outputs. Each entry indicates a distinct connector type or version (e.g., "HDMI 2.1", "DP 1.4"). This attribute helps users identify which displays or external devices the product can support.
eDP 1.4b, DP 1.4a, HDMI 2.1
Harmonized System HS code
The Harmonized System (HS) code is a standardized numerical identifier used internationally to classify traded goods. It consists of up to six digits, where each pair of digits represents progressively more specific product categories. The HS code facilitates customs duties, trade statistics, and regulatory compliance by providing a common language for describing products across borders.
85423119
Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
Indicates whether the processor supports Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, a feature that dynamically selects the fastest cores for peak performance and improves efficiency during demanding workloads.
Y
Launch date
The calendar date on which a product was first made available to the public or released for sale. It is expressed in the format YYYY-MM-DD and can be used to filter, sort, or display the launch timeline of the item.
Q1''22
Market segment
The target market segment for a product, such as "Business", "Home", or "Small‑medium business". This attribute helps customers quickly identify the intended user group and typical use case of the item.
Desktop
Maximum CPU configuration
The highest number of physical or logical processor cores that a computer system can support or is configured with. It indicates the maximum parallel processing capacity available for running applications and workloads.
1
Maximum internal memory
The largest amount of internal random‑access memory that a device can support, expressed as a data size such as megabytes or gigabytes. It indicates the maximum capacity for active processes and multitasking performance.
131072 MB
Maximum PCI Express lanes
Cantidad total de líneas (lanes) de la interfaz PCI Express disponibles en un dispositivo o placa base. Cada línea permite el flujo de datos entre el procesador y los dispositivos conectados, por lo que este número indica la capacidad máxima de ancho de banda para tarjetas y periféricos compatibles con PCIe.
20
Memory bandwidth maximum. 76.8 GB/s
Memory channels
The configuration of memory channels supported by a device, indicating how many independent memory paths the system can use for data transfer (e.g., Dual‑channel, Quad‑channel). This attribute helps users understand the potential bandwidth and performance characteristics of the memory subsystem.
Dual-channel
Memory types supported by processor DDR4-SDRAM, DDR5-SDRAM
Package type
The form of packaging used for a product, such as box, blister pack, bag, or pallet. It indicates how the item is contained and protected during shipping and storage.
Retail box
Processor ARK ID
The unique numeric identifier assigned by Intel to each processor model, used for precise identification and lookup of technical specifications.
225916
Processor boost frequency
The highest clock speed a processor can reach when its turbo or boost feature is active, expressed in hertz (Hz). This value indicates the peak performance capability of the CPU under load and helps users compare how fast a processor can run beyond its base clock speed.
5.5 GHz
Processor cache
The amount of internal memory reserved for a processor’s cache, expressed in units such as megabytes (MB) or gigabytes (GB). This value indicates how much data the CPU can store locally to accelerate access and improve performance.
30 MB
Processor cache type
Indicates the level or category of a processor’s internal cache memory, such as L1, L2, L3, or Smart Cache. This attribute helps users understand the hierarchy and accessibility of cached data within the CPU, which can influence performance characteristics.
Smart Cache
Processor codename Alder Lake
Processor cores
The total number of physical processing units in a single central processing unit (CPU). This value indicates how many independent tasks the CPU can handle simultaneously, influencing multitasking and parallel performance.
16
Processor operating modes
The set of instruction set architectures or execution modes that a processor can operate in, such as 32‑bit or 64‑bit. This attribute lists the supported modes for the CPU and helps users determine compatibility with software that requires a specific bitness.
64-bit
Processor socket
The physical connector used by a processor to attach to a motherboard or compatible platform, such as LGA 1151, BGA 1440, Socket AM4, or LGA 1200. This attribute indicates the exact socket designation required for proper CPU installation and compatibility with other hardware components.
LGA 1700
Processor threads 24
Status Launched
Supported instruction sets
A list of processor instruction set extensions that a CPU can execute, such as AVX, AVX2, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, and AVX‑512. Each value represents an individual extension or group of extensions supported by the hardware.
AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Target market
The segment of consumers or businesses for whom the product is intended, such as Gaming, Content Creation, Cloud/Datacenter, Small and Medium Business, or Entry-level users. It helps shoppers quickly identify whether a product fits their needs and allows filtering by target audience.
Gaming, Content Creation
Tjunction
The maximum ambient temperature at which the product can safely operate without risk of damage or performance degradation.
90 °C