Intel launches the i9-12900k

The world's best gaming processor.

Today at Intel Innovation, Intel introduced the 12th Gen Intel Core processor family, featuring the debut of six new unlocked desktop CPUs, including the 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900K, which it says is the world's best gaming processor. "With a max turbo boost of up to 5.2 GHz and up to 16 cores and 24 threads, the new desktop processors reach new heights of multi-threaded performance for enthusiast gamers and professional creators," said Intel.