Intel processor

Intel Core i9-12900F Processor

Intel Core i9-12900F Processor is a 16-core, 24-thread desktop processor for FCLGA1700, with up to 5.1 GHz turbo frequency.

12th Generation Intel Core i9 ProcessorsFCLGA1700Golden CoveGracemontDesktop

Key Metrics

Architecture
Golden Cove, Gracemont
Release
2022-Q1
Cores / threads
16 / 24
Boost
5.1 GHz
L3 cache
30 MB
Memory
DDR5 / DDR4
Power
65 W

Intel Core i9-12900F Processor is an exact Alder Lake desktop model with 8 Performance-cores and 8 Efficient-cores. Intel Processor Base Power and Maximum Turbo Power remain separate where both are specified. Socket matching alone does not establish motherboard or firmware support.

Core topology2 rows
RoleArchitectureCoresThreads/coreBase MHzBoost MHzCondition
performanceintel-golden-cove8224005000Intel Performance-core frequency domain.
efficiencyintel-gracemont8118003800Intel Efficient-core frequency domain.
Memory support2 rows
StandardMaximum MT/sConditionChannelsECC
DDR54800Intel official maximum.2
DDR43200Intel official maximum.2
Declared power2 rows
TypeWattsProfileNotes
Intel Processor Base Power65baseVendor specification.
Intel Maximum Turbo Power202turboDistinct from base power.
Integrated graphics1 row
StateModelArchitectureUnitCountBoost MHz
absentGraphics disabled00
Sources and review evidence1 source

Last reviewed: 2026-09-14. Data confidence: High.