Core i9-12900KF is a powerful chip:family_text from Intel, released :year_text. Thanks to the use of the 10 nm process node, the manufacturer achieved an excellent balance of performance. The chip is installed in the compatible motherboards socket. Computational power is provided by 16 cores (of which 8 are P-Cores and 8 are E-Cores). Multi-threading up to 24 threads is supported. The base clock speed is 3.2 GHz. During resource-intensive tasks, the clock speed boosts to an impressive 5.2 GHz. Since the multiplier here is unlocked, enthusiasts will be able to squeeze additional megahertz out of the processor. For fast data exchange, 30 MB of third-level cache memory (L3) is provided. Nominal power consumption (TDP) is 125 W, so adequate cooling should be considered. When power limits are removed or during peak boost (PL2), the chip's appetite increases to 241 W. Regarding gaming performance, Core i9-12900KF is an excellent solution for gaming builds. High operating frequencies and a solid amount of cache memory ensure stable and high FPS in modern AAA titles.