Intel Core i9-12900K review: you don't need Windows 11 for speed
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Description
Intel’s new flagship processor beats the AMD competition, and you don’t even need Windows 11 for it. The Intel Core i9-12900K is a big improvement over its predecessor.
Intel’s new Core i9-12900K desktop processor is its latest top-of-the-line consumer grade chip. It has 16 cores, 24 threads, and a top boost clock speed of 5.2GHz.
Intel’s new Core i9-12900K desktop processor is its latest top-of-the-line consumer grade chip. It has 16 cores, 24 threads, and a top boost clock speed of 5.2GHz.
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