Monday, March 28th 2022
12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS Launches as World's Fastest Desktop Processor
Intel today announced full details and availability for the new 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS, the world's fastest desktop processor. It delivers up to 5.5 GHz max turbo frequency—in spec with Intel Thermal Velocity Boost and features Intel Adaptive Boost Technology (Intel ABT) to provide the ultimate gaming experience.
"Intel continues to push the envelope for desktop gaming with the new 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS processor. Based on Intel's 12th Gen performance hybrid architecture, this processor can hit 5.5 GHz on up to two cores for the first time, giving the most extreme gamers the ability to maximize performance," Marcus Kennedy, general manager of Gaming, Creator & E-sports Segment at Intel.
The unlocked i9-12900KS processor is the ultimate processor for enthusiasts and gamers who want the fastest processor available. With 16 cores (eight Performance-cores and eight Efficient-cores) and 24 threads, and up to 5.5 GHz max turbo frequency, 150 W processor base power and 30 MB Intel Smart Cache for even more gaming power and performance.
Key features and capabilities of the i9-12900KS include:
When It's Available: This special edition processor will be available beginning April 5 with a recommended customer price starting at $739. It can be found at retailers worldwide as a boxed processor and integrated into systems from Intel's channel and OEM partners.
"Intel continues to push the envelope for desktop gaming with the new 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS processor. Based on Intel's 12th Gen performance hybrid architecture, this processor can hit 5.5 GHz on up to two cores for the first time, giving the most extreme gamers the ability to maximize performance," Marcus Kennedy, general manager of Gaming, Creator & E-sports Segment at Intel.
Key features and capabilities of the i9-12900KS include:
- Up to 5.5 GHz max turbo frequency with Intel Thermal Velocity Boost.
- Intel Adaptive Boost Technology for improved gaming performance by opportunistically allowing higher multi-core turbo frequencies.
- 16 cores (eight P-cores and eight E-cores), 24 threads, 150 W processor base power, 30 MB Intel Smart Cache, and PCIe Gen 5.0 and 4.0 support.
- Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s and DDR4 3200 MT/s support.
- Chipset compatible with existing Z690 motherboards with latest BIOS recommended for the best gaming experience.
When It's Available: This special edition processor will be available beginning April 5 with a recommended customer price starting at $739. It can be found at retailers worldwide as a boxed processor and integrated into systems from Intel's channel and OEM partners.
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Last I read newegg was recalling all shipments to buyers maybe they wanted to hike the price more past 799.99
His point was about the size of the cooler / heatsink, so thats what I focused on. It doesnt need a huge cooler, do you disagree with that?
The 5.5GHz frequency is attainable only on two selected cores. It's much better binned as well, so the increased turbo frequency of P and E-Cores doesn't affect its power output.
I've not had any issues from them personally but I usually only buy ddr4 memory from them
As far as delaying UPS shipments could of been as simple as they weren't supposed to be shipped before official release date ?
No just a couple cores "if" cooling is good enough to keep throttling from kicking in so clock may hit for a few seconds and drop like a rock.
Another "people who buy such products allow companies to spend money on R&D which will ultimately trickle down to the rest of us so that we will be able to enjoy the same performance for a lot less money a little later"
Another "progress cannot be stopped"
When I see comments like yours I only have disgust and contempt, sorry.
Meanwhile AMD sold their Ryzen 5000 desktop CPUs for insanely inflated prices for over a year and almost no one here on TPU batted an eye. If it's Intel, "oh, an evil corporation".
B&H photo does that to.
Newegg was actually 60.us so with this below in mind no telling it was a thought they recalled to either charge more "doubt they can" or they just shipped before release and weren't supposed to ?
Maybe intel got a leaked 5800x3d :laugh:
And I do recall people on TPU complaining about AMD's 5000 series prices but as with anything, over time people stop caring.
but things are really simple: while most people buy mainstream parts, some people don't and will buy something outside the perf/$ sweetspot. Manufacturers love them.