Intel 12th-Gen Core i9-12900KS CPU Launches as the “World’s Fastest Desktop Processor”

Mar. 29, 2022

Intel has revealed the pricing and availability details of its 12th-Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS special edition processor, which the company claims is the“world’s fastest desktop processor.”The new Intel CPU comes with various advanced technologies that can deliver the desired performance for enthusiasts and gamers alike. So, let’s take a look at the key specs of the latest Intel processor.

Intel Core i9-129000KS Unveiled

The Intel Core i9-12900KS CPU comes as a premium, high-performance 12th-Gen Intel processor for desktops withup to 5.5GHz max turbo frequency. The CPU can hit its max frequency on up to two cores for the first time to deliver extreme gaming performance.

The processor has16 cores (eight Performance-cores and eight Efficiency-cores) and 24 threads. It also comes with a 150W base power and 30MB Intel Smart Cache.

In addition, the i9-12900KS also comes withIntel’s Thermal Velocity Boost and Adaptive Boosttechnologies to tackle thermal issues and provide extra power. It also supports up to DDR5 4800 MT/s and DDR4 3200 MT/s RAM, PCIe Gen 4.0 and 5.0, and is also compatible with existing Z690 motherboards.

Now, coming to the price of the 12th-Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS, the company has set the“recommended customer price”to$739 (~Rs 56,159). Intel states that the CPU will be available to retailers across the world as a“boxed processor”from Intel’s official channels and OEM partners.

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