| Name: | Intel Core i9-12900KF |
| Family: | Intel Core i9 |
| Group: | Intel Core i 12000 |
| Segment: | Desktop / Server |
| Generation: | 12 |
Intel Core i9-12900KF Benchmark, Test and specs
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CPU lineage
The Intel Core i9-12900KF features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently. It was released in Q4/2021 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i9 series. To use the Intel Core i9-12900KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
The Intel Core i9-12900KF has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.2 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
| CPU Cores: | 16 |
| Threads: | 24 |
| Cores A: | 8x Golden Cove |
| Cores B: | 8x Gracemont |
| Core architecture: | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
| Hyperthreading: | Yes |
| Overclocking: | Yes |
| A-Core Frequency: | 3.2 GHz |
| B-Core Frequency: | 2.4 GHz |
| A-Core Frequency Turbo: | 5.2 GHz |
| B-Core Frequency Turbo: | 3.9 GHz |
Memory & PCIe
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
| Memory type: | DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 |
| Max. Memory: | 128.0 GB |
| Memory channels: | 2 |
| Bandwidth: | 76.8 GB/s |
| ECC: | No |
| PCIe: | pci |
| AES-NI: | Yes |
Thermal Management
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 W watts. TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
| TDP (PL1 / PBP): | 125 W |
| TDP (PL2): | 241 W |
| TDP up: | None |
| TDP down: | None |
| Tjunction max: | 100 °C |
Technical details
The Intel Core i9-12900KF is manufactured using a 10 nm process. A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU. In total, this processor boasts a generous 30.0 MB cache. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
| Technology: | 10 nm |
| Chip design: | Monolithic |
| Socket: | LGA 1700 |
| L2-Cache: | 14.0 MB |
| L3-Cache: | 30.0 MB |
| Architecture: | Alder Lake S |
| Operating systems: | Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 |
| Virtualization: | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
| Instruction set (ISA): | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| ISA extensions: | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ |
| Release date: | Q4/2021 |
| Release price: | 564 $ |
| Part Number: | BX8071512900KF |
| Documents: | Technical data sheet |
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Benchmarks
Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
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Intel Xeon Gold 6354
18C 36T @ 3.0 GHz
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41458
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AMD EPYC 7352
24C 48T @ 2.3 GHz
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41286
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Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 3.2 GHz
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41207
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.2 GHz
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41059
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AMD EPYC 7F52
16C 32T @ 3.5 GHz
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41028
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Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
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27796
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 3.2 GHz
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27472
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Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 3.2 GHz
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27472
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 3.2 GHz
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27472
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Intel Xeon Gold 6132
14C 28T @ 2.6 GHz
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27401
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V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.0 GHz
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18210
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 3.2 GHz
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17845
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Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 3.2 GHz
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17845
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 3.2 GHz
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17845
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 3.7 GHz
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16240
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
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Intel Xeon Gold 6212U
24C 48T @ 2.4 GHz
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18344
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 3.2 GHz
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17595
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Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 3.2 GHz
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17595
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 3.2 GHz
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17595
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Intel Core i9-13900T
24C 32T @ 1.1 GHz
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17407
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Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
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Intel Core i7-13700F
16C 24T @ 2.1 GHz
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16079
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AMD EPYC 7763
64C 128T @ 2.45 GHz
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16042
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Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 3.2 GHz
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15986
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AMD EPYC 7713
64C 128T @ 2.0 GHz
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15876
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AMD EPYC 7443
24C 48T @ 2.85 GHz
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15864
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CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 4.7 GHz
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11907
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 3.2 GHz
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11365
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Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 3.2 GHz
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11365
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 3.2 GHz
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11365
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
16C 32T @ 3.9 GHz
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10843
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Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
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10744
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 3.2 GHz
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10511
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Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 3.2 GHz
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10511
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 3.2 GHz
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10511
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
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10428
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Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
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4140
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 3.2 GHz
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4111
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Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 3.2 GHz
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4111
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 3.2 GHz
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4111
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AMD EPYC 7601
32C 64T @ 2.2 GHz
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4068
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Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
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2674
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AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
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2674
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Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 3.2 GHz
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2664
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AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX
12C 24T @ 3.0 GHz
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2645
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Intel Core i5-13600K
14C 20T @ 3.5 GHz
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2639
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Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)
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AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
8C 16T @ 4.5 GHz
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2010
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 3.2 GHz
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1997
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Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 3.2 GHz
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1997
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 3.2 GHz
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1997
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Intel Core i9-12900
16C 24T @ 2.4 GHz
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1988
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
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AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
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2002
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 3.2 GHz
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1990
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Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 3.2 GHz
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1990
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 3.2 GHz
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1990
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Intel Core i9-12900
16C 24T @ 2.4 GHz
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1968
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CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)
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Intel Core i5-13600KF
14C 20T @ 3.5 GHz
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829
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Intel Core i5-13600K
14C 20T @ 3.5 GHz
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829
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Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 3.2 GHz
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819
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 3.2 GHz
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817
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Intel Core i5-13600
14C 20T @ 2.7 GHz
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812
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Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 4.7 GHz
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781
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 3.2 GHz
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779
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Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 3.2 GHz
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779
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 3.2 GHz
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779
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Intel Core i5-13600K
14C 20T @ 3.5 GHz
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775
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Blender 3.1 Benchmark
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Apple M1 Ultra (48-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.2 GHz
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379
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 3.2 GHz
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364
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Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 3.2 GHz
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364
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 3.2 GHz
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364
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Intel Xeon W-3275M
28C 56T @ 2.5 GHz
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350
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Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
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294
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 3.2 GHz
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294
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Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 3.2 GHz
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294
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 3.2 GHz
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294
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
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294
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