Intel Core i9-12900KS
Intel · Alder Lake · 2022-04-05~$660
Current prices by region
| Region | Price | All-time low | vs. low | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 US | ~$660 | — | — | View on Newegg |
| 🇯🇵 JP | ~¥102,000 | — | — | View on 価格.com |
| 🇩🇪 DE | ~€630 | — | — | View on Geizhals |
| 🇹🇼 TW | ~NT$21,100 | — | — | View on PChome 24h |
| 🇰🇷 KR | ~₩910,000 | — | — | View on Danawa |
| 🇫🇷 FR | ~€630 | — | — | View on LDLC |
| 🇪🇸 ES | ~€630 | — | — | View on Geizhals EU |
| 🇧🇷 BR | ~R$3.450 | — | — | View on KaBuM! |
| 🇨🇳 CN | ~¥4,800 | — | — | View on 中关村在线 |
Specifications
| Cores | 16C / 24T |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.5 GHz |
| TDP | 150 W |
| Socket | LGA 1700 |
| Release Date | 2022-04-05 |
| MSRP | US$739 |
Benchmark & ranking
| Single-Core | 2,900 |
| Multi-Core | 17,800 |
| Performance rank | #24 / 361 |
Similar alternatives
Recommended pairing (balanced at 1440p)
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FAQ
How much does the Intel Core i9-12900KS cost right now?
As of 2026-10-01, the lowest observed price for the Intel Core i9-12900KS is about ~$660 (🇺🇸 US). See the table above for other regions.
How does the Intel Core i9-12900KS rank in benchmarks?
The Intel Core i9-12900KS scores 17,800 in Geekbench and ranks #24 out of 361 models of its type on this site.
Which GPU pairs well with the Intel Core i9-12900KS?
Based on balance estimates for 1440p gaming, good matches for the Intel Core i9-12900KS include: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti.