Intel Core i9-12900KF processor 30 MB Smart Cache Box BX8071512900KF

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Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) continues from the existing support for IA-32 (VT-x) and Itanium processor (VT-i) virtualization adding new support for I/O-device virtualization. Intel VT-d can help end users improve security and reliability of the systems and also improve performance of I/O devices in virtualized environments.

Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) allows one hardware platform to function as multiple virtual platforms. It offers improved manageability by limiting downtime and maintaining productivity by isolating computing activities into separate partitions.

Intel 64
Intel 64 architecture delivers 64-bit computing on server, workstation, desktop and mobile platforms when combined with supporting software. Intel 64 architecture improves performance by allowing systems to address more than 4 GB of both virtual and physical memory.

Cache
CPU Cache is an area of fast memory located on the processor. Intel Smart Cache refers to the architecture that allows all cores to dynamically share access to the last level cache.

Intel AES New Instructions
Intel AES New Instructions (Intel AES-NI) are a set of instructions that enable fast and secure data encryption and decryption. AES-NI are valuable for a wide range of cryptographic applications, for example: applications that perform bulk encryption/decryption, authentication, random number generation, and authenticated encryption.

Idle States
Idle States (C-states) are used to save power when the processor is idle. C0 is the operational state, meaning that the CPU is doing useful work. C1 is the first idle state, C2 the second, and so on, where more power saving actions are taken for numerically higher C-states.

Intel Turbo Boost Technology
Intel Turbo Boost Technology dynamically increases the processor's frequency as needed by taking advantage of thermal and power headroom to give you a burst of speed when you need it, and increased energy efficiency when you dont.

Max Turbo Frequency
Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.

Execute Disable Bit
Execute Disable Bit is a hardware-based security feature that can reduce exposure to viruses and malicious-code attacks and prevent harmful software from executing and propagating on the server or network.

Intel Hyper-Threading Technology
Intel Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel HT Technology) delivers two processing threads per physical core. Highly threaded applications can get more work done in parallel, completing tasks sooner.

Instruction Set
An instruction set refers to the basic set of commands and instructions that a microprocessor understands and can carry out. The value shown represents which Intels instruction set this processor is compatible with.

Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT), also known as Second Level Address Translation (SLAT), provides acceleration for memory intensive virtualized applications. Extended Page Tables in Intel Virtualization Technology platforms reduces the memory and power overhead costs and increases battery life through hardware optimization of page table management.

Intel Optane Memory Supported
Intel Optane memory is a revolutionary new class of non-volatile memory that sits in between system memory and storage to accelerate system performance and responsiveness. When combined with the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver, it seamlessly manages multiple tiers of storage while presenting one virtual drive to the OS, ensuring that data frequently used resides on the fastest tier of storage. Intel Optane memory requires specific hardware and software configuration.

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology is an advanced means of enabling high performance while meeting the power-conservation needs of mobile systems. Conventional Intel SpeedStep Technology switches both voltage and frequency in tandem between high and low levels in response to processor load. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology builds upon that architecture using design strategies such as Separation between Voltage and Frequency Changes, and Clock Partitioning and Recovery.

Secure Key
Intel Secure Key consists of a digital random number generator that creates truly random numbers to strengthen encryption algorithms.

Intel Speed Shift Technology
Intel Speed Shift Technology uses hardware-controlled P-states to deliver dramatically quicker responsiveness with single-threaded, transient (short duration) workloads, such as web browsing, by allowing the processor to more quickly select its best operating frequency and voltage for optimal performance and power efficiency.

Intel Deep Learning Boost (Intel DL Boost)
A new set of embedded processor technologies designed to accelerate AI deep learning use cases. It extends Intel AVX-512 with a new Vector Neural Network Instruction (VNNI) that significantly increases deep learning inference performance over previous generations.

Instruction Set Extensions
Instruction Set Extensions are additional instructions which can increase performance when the same operations are performed on multiple data objects. These can include SSE (Streaming SIMD Extensions) and AVX (Advanced Vector Extensions).

Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency
Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 identifies the best performing core(s) on a processor and provides increased performance on those cores through increasing frequency as needed by taking advantage of power and thermal headroom. Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 frequency is the clock frequency of the CPU when running in this mode.

Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 identifies the best performing core(s) on a processor and provides increased performance on those cores through increasing frequency as needed by taking advantage of power and thermal headroom.

Thermal Monitoring Technologies
Thermal Monitoring Technologies protect the processor package and the system from thermal failure through several thermal management features. An on-die Digital Thermal Sensor (DTS) detects the core's temperature, and the thermal management features reduce package power consumption and thereby temperature when required in order to remain within normal operating limits.

Intel Volume Management Device (VMD)
Intel Volume Management Device (VMD) provides a common, robust method of hot plug and LED management for NVMe-based solid state drives.

Intel Gaussian & Neural Accelerator
Intel Gaussian & Neural Accelerator (GNA) is an ultra-low power accelerator block designed to run audio and speed-centric AI workloads. Intel GNA is designed to run audio based neural networks at ultra-low power, while simultaneously relieving the CPU of this workload.

Mode-based Execute Control (MBE)
Mode-based Execute Control can more reliably verify and enforce the integrity of kernel level code.

Intel Boot Guard
Intel Device Protection Technology with Boot Guard helps protect the systems pre-OS environment from viruses and malicious software attacks.

Intel Control-Flow Enforcement Technology
CET - Intel Control-flow Enforcement Technology (CET) helps protect against the misuse of legitimate code snippets through return-oriented programming (ROP) control-flow hijacking attacks. i9-12900KF

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Intel® Core™ i9-12900KF Processor (30M Cache, up to 5.20 GHz)

Intel Core i9-12900KF. Processor family: Intel® Core™ i9, Processor socket: LGA 1700, Package type: Box. Memory channels: Dual-channel, Maximum internal memory supported by processor: 128 GB, Memory types supported by processor: DDR4-SDRAM, DDR5-SDRAM. Market segment: Desktop, Use conditions: PC/Client/Tablet, PCI Express slots version: 5.0, 4.0. Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 frequency: 5.2 GHz. Processor package size: 45 x 37.5 mm

Initial Release Date: 22/08/2021

Intel Core i9-12900KF processor 30 MB Smart Cache Box BX8071512900KF Specifications

Product Type CPU Brand Intel Collection Model Intel BX8071512900KF Collection Model Intel i9-12900KF Manufacturer Product Type Intel CPU Product Family i9-12900KF Processor Family 12th gen Intel Core i9 Processor generation 12th gen Intel Core i9 Processor manufacturer Intel Processor Family Intel Core i9 Processor socket LGA 1700 Box Yes Processor cores 16 Processor model i9-12900KF Processor threads 24 Performance cores 8 Efficient cores 8 Processor operating modes 64-bit Performance-core boost frequency 5.1 GHz Performance-core base frequency 3.2 GHz Efficient-core boost frequency 3.9 GHz Efficient-core base frequency 2.4 GHz PCI Express slots version 4.0,5.0 PCI Express slots version 5.0,4.0 PCI Express slots version 5.0, 4.0 PCI Express configurations 1x16+1x4,2x8+1x4 PCI Express configurations 1x16+1x4, 2x8+1x4 Processor cache 30 MB Processor cache type Smart Cache Processor base power 125 W Maximum turbo power 241 W Scalability 1S Tjunction 100 C Maximum number of PCI Express lanes 20 Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max) 76.8 GB/s Processor boost frequency 5.2 GHz Intel Volume Management Device (VMD) Yes Bus type DMI4 Maximum number of DMI lanes 8 Processor codename Alder Lake Maximum internal memory supported by processor 128 GB Maximum internal memory 128 GB Memory bandwidth (max) 76.8 GB/s On-board graphics card No Discrete graphics card No On-board graphics card model Not available Discrete graphics card model Not available Discrete graphics adapter model Not available On-board graphics adapter model Not available Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Speed Shift Technology Yes Memory types supported by processor DDR4-SDRAM,DDR5-SDRAM Memory types supported by processor DDR4-SDRAM, DDR5-SDRAM Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 frequency 5.2 GHz Intel Control-flow Enforcement Technology (CET) Yes Intel Thread Director Yes Supported instruction sets SSE4.1,SSE4.2,AVX 2.0 CPU configuration (max) 1 Thermal solution specification PCG 2020A Supported instruction sets SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0 Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) Yes Idle States Yes Embedded options available No Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) Yes Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) Yes Execute Disable Bit Yes Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Yes Intel 64 Yes Intel AES New Instructions (Intel AES-NI) Yes Intel Hyper Threading Technology (Intel HT Technology) Yes Intel OS Guard Yes Intel Secure Key Yes Thermal Monitoring Technologies Yes Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Yes Intel Boot Guard Yes Intel Deep Learning Boost (Intel DL Boost) Yes Mode-based Execute Control (MBE) Yes Intel Standard Manageability (ISM) Yes Intel Optane Memory Ready Yes Intel Deep Learning Boost (Intel DL Boost) on CPU Yes Processor ARK ID 134600 Processor package size 45 x 37.5 mm Width 44 mm Height 101 mm Weight 65 g Depth 116 mm Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) 5A992CN3 Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System (CCATS) G167599 Year 2021 Component for PC Use conditions PC/Client/Tablet Memory channels Dual-channel Country of origin Malaysia Market segment Desktop Harmonized System (HS) code 8542310001 Harmonized System (HS) code 85423119 Target market Gaming, Content Creation Status Launched Launch date Q4'21 Package weight 82 g Package Type Retail box Package Type Box MPN BX8071512900KF

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+Works on all Z790 motherboards, Best bang for the buck, Enthusiast performance, Effortless Overclocking, Good compatibility and stability, Support DDR58266 MHz memory, PCIE 5.0 support, Works on all Z790 motherboards, Best bang for the buck, Enthusia
-Not really NextGen, but more of a "refresh", Not really NextGen, but more of a "refresh"

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