Intel unveils unlocked 12th Gen Core i9-12900KS processor with speeds up to 5.5GHz

Intel has announced an unlocked variant of its 12th Gen Core i9-12900K processor, called the Core i9- 12900KS that can reach clock speeds of up to 5.5GHz. According to Intel, this makes it the fastest desktop processor available in the market today and the company says it delivers, "the ultimate gaming experience."

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The specifications of the 12900KS are similar to 12900K, with 16 cores (8 performance cores + 8 efficiency cores) that can handle up to 24 threads and has 30MB of L3 cache memory. Intel has increased the power from 125W to 150W, and allowed the processor to run unlocked, so that the 12900KS can reach clock speeds of up to 5.5GHz on two cores, compared to 5.2GHz on the 12900K.

Intel is positioning this processor at gaming enthusiasts saying that, "the i9-12900KS processor allows gamers and overclocking enthusiasts to take performance to the next level."