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Intel Core i9 12900K CPU

16 Core / 24 Thread - Max Turbo 5.2GHz - 30MB Cache - LGA 1700 Socket - 12th Gen Alder Lake - 125W TDP - Intel 600 Series Motherboard Required - Heatsink Not Included

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$ 694 .78
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$ 799 .00
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Intel Core i9 12900K CPU

16 Core / 24 Thread - Max Turbo 5.2GHz - 30MB Cache - LGA 1700 Socket - 12th Gen Alder Lake - 125W TDP - Intel 600 Series Motherboard Required - Heatsink Not Included

Latest 12th Generation i9 Unlocked!
  • Brand: Intel
  • MPN: BX8071512900K
  • Part #: CPUIT12900K
  • UPC: 735858499613
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  • Brand: Intel
  • MPN: BX8071512900K
  • Part #: CPUIT12900K
  • UPC: 735858499613

CPU Family

Intel Core i9

CPU Socket

Intel LGA1700

Number of Cores

16

Integrated Graphics

Yes

Base Clock Speed

3.2GHz

Turbo Boost Clock Speed

5.2GHz

TDP

125W

CPU Cooler Included

No

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"Definitely worth the money, just wish a cooler was included. Aside from that works perfectly for what i need"

G
By: Guest 05/09/22

"Fast beast for gaming. Probably overkill but does everything I want."

G
By: Guest 06/06/22

"has performed as expected and more.... great for gaming and everything else you care to throw at it."

G
By: Guest 16/05/22

Features



Make your next rig revolutionary with the power of 12th Gen Intel Core unlocked processors, built for the next generation of gaming.

Play, chat, browse, stream, edit and record. The 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900K CPU offers revolutionary performance and multitasking.

With the highest clock speeds and a ground-breaking new architecture, you'll be able to push your gameplay to new heights while secondary apps run seamlessly in the background.

Intel's new performance hybrid architecture integrates two core families into a single CPU, keeping everything in your gaming universe running smoothly.

8 Performance-cores

P-cores are built for performance across single and lightly-threaded workloads, enhancing activities like gaming and productivity.

8 Efficient-cores

E-cores are optimized for multi-threaded performance, minimizing interruptions from secondary tasks.

Ready for what's next

Support for PCIe Gen 5 and DDR5 for high-performance components like memory and graphics.

Streamlined overclocking customisation

Separate overclocking controls put you in control.

Specifications

Essentials

Product Collection

12th Generation Intel® Core™ i9 Processors

Code Name

Products formerly Alder Lake

Vertical Segment

Desktop

Processor Number

i9-12900K

Lithography

Intel 7

Use Conditions

PC/Client/Tablet

CPU Specifications

Total Cores

16

# of Performance-cores

8

# of Efficient-cores

8

Total Threads

24

Max Turbo Frequency

5.20 GHz

Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency

5.20 GHz

Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency

5.10 GHz

Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency

3.90 GHz

Performance-core Base Frequency

3.20 GHz

Efficient-core Base Frequency

2.40 GHz

Cache

30 MB Intel® Smart Cache

Total L2 Cache

14 MB

Processor Base Power

125 W

Maximum Turbo Power

241 W

Supplemental Information

Embedded Options Available

No

Memory Specifications

Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type)

128 GB

Memory Types

Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s
Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s

Max # of Memory Channels

2

Max Memory Bandwidth

76.8 GB/s

Processor Graphics

Processor Graphics

Intel® UHD Graphics 770

Graphics Base Frequency

300 MHz

Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency

1.55 GHz

Graphics Output

eDP 1.4b, DP 1.4a, HDMI 2.1

Execution Units

32

Max Resolution (HDMI)

4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz

Max Resolution (DP)

7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Max Resolution (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel)

5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz

DirectX Support

12

OpenGL Support

4.5

Multi-Format Codec Engines

2

Intel® Quick Sync Video

Yes

Intel® Clear Video HD Technology

Yes

# of Displays Supported

4

Device ID

0x4680

OpenCL Support

2.1

Expansion Options

Direct Media Interface (DMI) Revision

4.0

Max # of DMI Lanes

8

Scalability

1S Only

PCI Express Revision

5.0 and 4.0

PCI Express Configurations

Up to 1x16+4, 2x8+4

Max # of PCI Express Lanes

20

Package Specifications

Max CPU Configuration

1

Thermal Solution Specification

PCG 2020A

TJUNCTION

100°C

Package Size

45.0 mm x 37.5 mm

Advanced Technologies

Intel® Gaussian & Neural Accelerator

3.0

Intel® Thread Director

Yes

Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost)

Yes

Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported

Yes

Intel® Speed Shift Technology

Yes

Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0

Yes

Intel® Turbo Boost Technology

2.0

Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology

Yes

Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)

Yes

Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)

Yes

Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)

Yes

Intel® 64

Yes

Instruction Set

64-bit

Instruction Set Extensions

Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2

Idle States

Yes

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology

Yes

Thermal Monitoring Technologies

Yes

Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD)

Yes

Security & Reliability

Intel® AES New Instructions

Yes

Secure Key

Yes

Intel® OS Guard

Yes

Execute Disable Bit

Yes

Intel® Boot Guard

Yes

Mode-based Execute Control (MBE)

Yes

Intel® Control-Flow Enforcement Technology

Yes

Manufacturer Part No:
BX8071512900K
Brand:
Product Type:
CPU
UPC
735858499613
Product Family:
Core i9
Shipping Weight:
0.45 kg
PB Part No:
CPUIT12900K
Product Model:
12900K
Warranty: 36 months *
* Warranty period is as stated above unless the manufacturer has chosen to specify a longer period.
All warranties are return to base unless otherwise specified.

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Good Processor

Fast beast for gaming. Probably overkill but does everything I want.

G
By: Guest 06/06/22
1 out of 1 user found this review helpful
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2022... the year for the upgrade

has performed as expected and more.... great for gaming and everything else you care to throw at it.

G
By: Guest 16/05/22
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Performs amazing

Overkill considering the i7 12700k is only marginally worse and costs a lot less, but it ain't about that performance is it ;)

TC
By: TimC454 07/04/22
Verified Owner
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First Build

For a first build we went a bit top heavy with the processor....sooner spend a little extra now and not really need it than wish we had later on.....flashy case....

DR
By: DeanR89 30/03/22
Verified Owner
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Okay, worth the money just a bit different

Definitely worth the money, just wish a cooler was included. Aside from that works perfectly for what i need

G
By: Guest 05/09/22
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7 day right of exchange

If you change your mind after making a purchase, or realise you have ordered the incorrect item, you can enjoy the peace of mind that we offer a 7 day exchange policy.

To exchange a product, goods must be sealed and unopened, with packaging in original condition, accompanied by a valid receipt dated no more than 7 calendar days from when you request an exchange. A 20% restocking fee may be applied where goods are not returned in sealed, original packaging condition.

If there is not a suitable product that can be exchanged for your returned item you will be offered a credit on your account or gift card based on the value paid at the time of purchase. Items purchased on finance cannot be exchanged for a gift card.

 

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If your product develops a fault within the manufacturer warranty period, you can either contact the manufacturer directly (some manufacturers provide a high level of warranty service - including free pickup or in some cases onsite repair), or return to one of our services centres / stores. Where the product has been directly imported by PB Tech, you need to contact us directly or present the product at any one of our service centres / stores together with your proof of purchase.

If your product develops a fault outside of the manufacturer warranty or PB Tech warranty period, we offer a full repair service and are an authorised repair agent for leading brands such as Samsung, HP, Toshiba, Lenovo and more.

 

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To return a product to PB Tech directly, please complete our request a return form.

Or view our returns policy for more information.

Intel Core i9 12900K CPU 16 Core / 24 Thread - Max Turbo 5.2GHz - 30MB Cache - LGA 1700 Socket - 12th Gen Alder Lake - 125W TDP - Intel 600 Series Motherboard Required - Heatsink Not Included

Latest 12th Generation i9 Unlocked!
  • Brand: Intel
  • MPN: BX8071512900K
  • Part #: CPUIT12900K
  • UPC:735858499613
PB Tech price $694.78 Excluding GST PB Tech price $799.00 Including GST

Date Created: 15:00, 15-09-2025
Product URL: https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/CPUIT12900K/Intel-Core-i9-12900K-CPU-16-Core--24-Thread---Max?is-review=1
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Features



Make your next rig revolutionary with the power of 12th Gen Intel Core unlocked processors, built for the next generation of gaming.

Play, chat, browse, stream, edit and record. The 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900K CPU offers revolutionary performance and multitasking.

With the highest clock speeds and a ground-breaking new architecture, you'll be able to push your gameplay to new heights while secondary apps run seamlessly in the background.

Intel's new performance hybrid architecture integrates two core families into a single CPU, keeping everything in your gaming universe running smoothly.

8 Performance-cores

P-cores are built for performance across single and lightly-threaded workloads, enhancing activities like gaming and productivity.

8 Efficient-cores

E-cores are optimized for multi-threaded performance, minimizing interruptions from secondary tasks.

Ready for what's next

Support for PCIe Gen 5 and DDR5 for high-performance components like memory and graphics.

Streamlined overclocking customisation

Separate overclocking controls put you in control.

Specifications

Essentials

Product Collection

12th Generation Intel® Core™ i9 Processors

Code Name

Products formerly Alder Lake

Vertical Segment

Desktop

Processor Number

i9-12900K

Lithography

Intel 7

Use Conditions

PC/Client/Tablet

CPU Specifications

Total Cores

16

# of Performance-cores

8

# of Efficient-cores

8

Total Threads

24

Max Turbo Frequency

5.20 GHz

Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency

5.20 GHz

Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency

5.10 GHz

Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency

3.90 GHz

Performance-core Base Frequency

3.20 GHz

Efficient-core Base Frequency

2.40 GHz

Cache

30 MB Intel® Smart Cache

Total L2 Cache

14 MB

Processor Base Power

125 W

Maximum Turbo Power

241 W

Supplemental Information

Embedded Options Available

No

Memory Specifications

Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type)

128 GB

Memory Types

Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s
Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s

Max # of Memory Channels

2

Max Memory Bandwidth

76.8 GB/s

Processor Graphics

Processor Graphics

Intel® UHD Graphics 770

Graphics Base Frequency

300 MHz

Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency

1.55 GHz

Graphics Output

eDP 1.4b, DP 1.4a, HDMI 2.1

Execution Units

32

Max Resolution (HDMI)

4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz

Max Resolution (DP)

7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Max Resolution (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel)

5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz

DirectX Support

12

OpenGL Support

4.5

Multi-Format Codec Engines

2

Intel® Quick Sync Video

Yes

Intel® Clear Video HD Technology

Yes

# of Displays Supported

4

Device ID

0x4680

OpenCL Support

2.1

Expansion Options

Direct Media Interface (DMI) Revision

4.0

Max # of DMI Lanes

8

Scalability

1S Only

PCI Express Revision

5.0 and 4.0

PCI Express Configurations

Up to 1x16+4, 2x8+4

Max # of PCI Express Lanes

20

Package Specifications

Max CPU Configuration

1

Thermal Solution Specification

PCG 2020A

TJUNCTION

100°C

Package Size

45.0 mm x 37.5 mm

Advanced Technologies

Intel® Gaussian & Neural Accelerator

3.0

Intel® Thread Director

Yes

Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost)

Yes

Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported

Yes

Intel® Speed Shift Technology

Yes

Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0

Yes

Intel® Turbo Boost Technology

2.0

Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology

Yes

Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)

Yes

Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)

Yes

Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)

Yes

Intel® 64

Yes

Instruction Set

64-bit

Instruction Set Extensions

Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2

Idle States

Yes

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology

Yes

Thermal Monitoring Technologies

Yes

Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD)

Yes

Security & Reliability

Intel® AES New Instructions

Yes

Secure Key

Yes

Intel® OS Guard

Yes

Execute Disable Bit

Yes

Intel® Boot Guard

Yes

Mode-based Execute Control (MBE)

Yes

Intel® Control-Flow Enforcement Technology

Yes

Date Created: 15:00, 15-09-2025
Product URL: https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/CPUIT12900K/Intel-Core-i9-12900K-CPU-16-Core--24-Thread---Max?is-review=1