Intel Processor

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Are you a gamer? Are you looking for a new computer? Are you looking for a new processor?

Intel’s Alder Lake processors are based on a new hybrid architecture that utilizes high-performance and high-efficiency cores. They claim it will have its best performance per watt yet. It’s 19% higher than the previous generation at the same clock speed, so they must be telling the truth! These chips will support DDR5 RAM and PCIe 5 which should make them perfect partners for your gaming PC in the future. You’ll also be pleased to know that they support your existing DDR4 RAMand PCle SSDs too!

If you want to get ahead of the curve with next-gen technology, then these processors are for you!

Intel Core Processor Family

Intel’s highest performing CPUs for laptop and desktop PCs here in the Intel Core Series. From the top-end Intel Core i9 processors to our value-packed Intel Core i3 processors, business and creative professionals, gamers of all levels, and others can find an Intel Core processor that lets them do more.

Intel Core X-series Processors	Unlocked CPUs that deliver up to 18 cores for the most extreme gaming, creative production, and multi-tasking.
Intel Core i9 Processors	Delivering up to 16 unlocked cores for seamless 4K Ultra HD and 360 video, robust gameplay, and multitasking performance.
Intel Core i7 Processors	This CPU packs the power of up to 14 cores for accelerated computing supporting high-end gaming, connectivity, and security.
Intel Core i5 Processors	Experience exceptional performance for home and business PCs, with up to 12 cores for gaming, creativity and multitasking.
Intel Core i3 Processors	These value-packed processors deliver outstanding performance for everyday tasks.

Intel Processor Specs

Intel now has 12th-gen desktop processors from 16 cores down to only two, offering options across the price and performance spectrum. Although Alder Lake is known for having hybrid architecture, only about half of the chips come with a mix of performant (P) cores and efficient (E) cores. Here’s a look at the desktop range:

Processor Model	Cores	Base frequency	Max boost frequency	Intel Smart Cache (L3)	Integrated graphics	Base power	Max turbo power
Core i9-12900KS	16 (8P + 8E)	3.4GHz	5.3GHz	30MB	Intel UHD 770	150W	241W
Core i9-12900K	16 (8P + 8E)	3.2GHz	5.2GHz	30MB	Intel UHD 770	125W	241W
Core i9-12900KF	16 (8P + 8E)	3.2GHz	5.2GHz	30MB	N/A	125W	241W
Core i9-12900	16 (8P + 8E)	2.4GHz	5.1GHz	30MB	UHD 770	65W	202W
Core i9-12900F	16 (8P + 8E)	2.4GHz	5.1GHz	30MB	N/A	65W	202W
Core i7-12700K	12 (8P + 4E)	3.6GHz	5.0GHz	25MB	Intel UHD 770	125W	190W
Core i7-12700KF	12 (8P + 4E)	3.6GHz	5.0GHz	25MB	N/A	125W	190W
Core i7-12700	12 (8P + 4E)	2.1GHz	4.9GHz	25MB	UHD 770	65W	180W
Core i7-12700F	12 (8P + 4E)	2.1GHz	4.9GHz	25MB	N/A	65W	180W
Core i5-12600K	10 (6P + 4E)	3.7GHz	4.9GHz	20MB	Intel UHD 770	125W	150W
Core i5-12600KF	10 (6P + 4E)	3.7GHz	4.9GHz	20MB	N/A	125W	150W
Core i5-12600	6	3.3GHz	4.8GHz	18MB	UHD 770	65W	117W
Core i5-12500	6	3.0GHz	4.6GHz	18MB	UHD 770	65W	117W
Core i5-12400	6	2.5GHz	4.4GHz	18MB	UHD 730	65W	117W
Core i5-12400F	6	2.5GHz	4.4GHz	18MB	N/A	65W	117W
Core i3-12300	4	3.5GHz	4.4GHz	12MB	UHD 730	60W	89W
Core i3-12100	4	3.3GHz	4.3GHz	12MB	UHD 730	60W	89W
Core i3-12100F	4	3.3GHz	4.3GHz	12MB	N/A	58W	89W
Pentium Gold G7400	2	3.7GHz	N/A	6MB	UHD 710	46W	N/A
Celeron G6900	2	3.4GHz	N/A	4MB	UHD 710	46W	N/A
Core i9-12900T	16 (8P + 8E)	1.4GHz	4.9GHz	30MB	UHD 770	35W	106W
Core i7-12700T	12 (8P + 4E)	1.4GHz	4.7GHz	25MB	UHD 770	35W	99W
Core i5-12600T	6	2.1GHz	4.6GHz	18MB	UHD 770	35W	74W
Core i5-12500T	6	2.0GHz	4.4GHz	18MB	UHD 770	35W	74W
Core i5-12400T	6	1.8GHz	4.2GHz	18MB	UHD 730	35W	74W
Core i3-12300T	4	2.3GHz	4.2GHz	12MB	UHD 730	35W	69W
Core i3-12100T	4	2.2GHz	4.1GHz	12MB	UHD 730	35W	69W
Pentium Gold G7400T	2	3.1GHz	N/A	6MB	UHD 710	35W	N/A
Celeron G6900T	2	2.8GHz	N/A	4MB	UHD 710	35W	N/A

The balance of P-cores and E-cores is different for each intel processor model. Only the P-cores support hyperthreading, so the i9 model comes with 16 cores and 24 threads, the i7 model comes with 12 cores and 20 threads, and so on. Chips without the hybrid architecture come exclusively with P-cores, which support hyperthreading.

Frequency-wise, it’s hard to lock Alder Lake down. The P-cores and E-cores run at different frequencies, so there isn’t a single number to reference. With Intel’s updated Extreme Overclocking Utility (XTU), you can tweak the P-cores and E-cores independently to dial in an overclock.

The non-K models aren’t unlocked for overclocking, though some users have managed to bypass protective measures to overclock them anyway. Although Intel says not to overclock non-K models, it can result in as much as a 33% increase in performance for midrange processors.