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Intel
Intel Core i9-12900K
#28 of 68 processors on the index. Sweet spot: Where most of the performance per dollar lives. An older part: shown for owners and comparisons, not picked for new builds.
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Spec score
25.4 points per $100
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Specifications
| Architecture | Alder Lake |
|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 |
| Cores / threads | 16 / 24 |
| Base / boost clock | 3.2 / 5.2 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 125 / 241 W |
| Memory | DDR4 or DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | Yes |
| Cooler in the box | No |
| Gaming index | 66 |
| Multi-core index | 68 |
| Single-core index | 82 |
| On sale since | 2021 |
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