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Core i9-12900E
16 cores · 24 threads · up to 5.0 GHz on 1700.
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Cores
16
Threads
24
Boost
5.0 GHz
L3 cache
30 MB
TDP
65W
Socket
1700
Performance breakdown
Gaming17
Productivity18
Single-core18
Multi-core67
Power efficiency14
Lab scores
Performance score17
Cores16
Threads24
Boost clock (GHz)5.0 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p37 fps
1440p30 fps
4K20 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
- Architecture
- Alder Lake-S
- Process node
- 10 nm
- Socket
- 1700
- Release year
- 2022
- Total cores
- 16
- Threads
- 24
- Integrated graphics
- Intel UHD Graphics 770
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 2.3 GHz
- Boost clock
- 5.0 GHz
- L1 cache
- 1280 KB
- L2 cache
- 20 MB
- L3 cache
- 30 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR4
- Base power (TDP)
- 65W
- Max temperature
- 72°C
- PCIe
- PCIe 5.0
Technologies
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, TXT, TSX
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners love the strong multi-core performance and good efficiency for mixed workloads. The common gripe is that it runs hotter than expected under sustained load.
Pros
- Blends high performance with low heat
- Fits existing LGA 1700 motherboards
- Handles heavy multitasking without slowdowns
- Stays cool on modest air cooling
Cons
- Fan is not included in box
- Requires expensive DDR5 memory
- Limited motherboard upgrade path
Verdict
Our verdict on the Core i9-12900E
A 65-watt Alder Lake chip that trades peak speed for much lower power draw, making it a quiet workhorse.
Get it if you need a low-power, high-performance chip for a compact office PC or server that can handle heavy multitasking without overheating. Skip it if you're building a gaming rig or overclocking machine where a faster, unlocked K-series chip gives you more performance for the same money.
Buy it if…
- You need a cool and quiet office PC that handles heavy multitasking.
- You want a powerful workstation that sips power instead of guzzling it.
- You are building a compact PC for professional work without a loud fan.
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