This Intel Alder Lake processor supports performance-enhancing innovations such as PCI Express 5.0 and DDR5 memory. It provides an excellent foundation for high-performance components that benefit from higher bandwidth and faster data exchange, such as NVMe SSDs and graphics cards. Additionally, it offers outstanding connectivity: the processor supports Thunderbolt 4 and Intel Wi-Fi 6/6E, ensuring fast transfer speeds and connectivity to peripherals.
Processor family | Core i9 12th Gen |
Number of processor cores | 16 -Core |
Number of threads | 24 |
Max. TDP | 65 W |
L3 Cache | 30 MB |
PCI express version (max.) | 5 |
Item number | 18332879 |
Manufacturer | Intel |
Category | Processors |
Manufacturer No. | BX8071512900 |
Release date | 4.1.2022 |
Processor family | Core i9 12th Gen |
Socket | LGA 1700 |
Intel Core | Alder Lake |
Clock frequency | 2.40 GHz |
Max. turbo clock rate | 5.10 GHz |
Number of processor cores | 16 -Core |
Number of threads | 24 |
Number of performance cores | 8 -Core |
Number of efficiency cores | 8 -Core |
Number of low power efficiency cores | 8 -Core |
Max. TDP | 65 W |
L2 Cache | 14336 kB |
L3 Cache | 30 MB |
PCI express version (max.) | 5 |
Processor design | 64-bit |
AMD Technologies | SSE4a |
Onboard graphics | Yes |
Graphics card model | UHD Graphics 770 |
DirectX version | 12 |
Max. connected monitors | 4x |
Clock frequency | 300 MHz |
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency | 1550 MHz |
Memory channels | Dual-Channel |
Max. memory (RAM) | 128 GB |
Country of origin | China |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100 |
CO₂ emissions | 950.51 kg |
Climate contribution | CHF 20.55 |
Scope of delivery | Processor |
Length | 14 cm |
Width | 15 cm |
Height | 13 cm |
Weight | 700 g |
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