Intel Core i9-12900KS Desktop Processor With a Maximum Speed of 5.5GHz Launched

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Intel Core i9-12900KS has debuted as the new, top-end desktop processor from the chipmaker to take on AMD. Intel claims that its new offering is the “world's fastest desktop processor” — capable of delivering up to 5.5GHz max turbo frequency. Technically, the Intel Core i9-12900KS is an unlocked version of the existing Core i9-12900K. It has the same 16-core design along with 24 threads that were available on the regular flagship Core i9 processor. However, Intel has upgraded the base power to 150W from 125W available on the Core i9-12900K to deliver a faster clock speed on up to two cores.

Intel Core i9-12900KS price starts at $739 (roughly Rs. 56,100), and the new processor will be available from April 5. Details about the India pricing of the Core i9-12900KS will be available at a later stage.

Last year, Intel Core i9-12900K was launched at a starting price of $589 (roughly Rs. 44,700).

Announced at CES 2022 in January, the Intel Core i9-12900KS is designed as a special edition processor, targeted at enthusiasts and gamers who are looking to “maximise performance” on their PCs. The processor is capable of hitting up to 5.5GHz on up to two cores, which is faster than the maximum clock speed of 5.2GHz available on the regular 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900K processor.

Alongside the new max turbo frequency, the Core i9-12900KS comes with Intel Thermal Velocity Boost technology that helps enable overclocking alongside maintaining the processor's temperature. The new chip also has Intel Adaptive Boost Technology to improve gaming performance by allowing higher multi-core turbo frequencies, the company said.

Intel has offered its 16-core design on the Core i9-12900KS that brings eight P-cores and eight E-cores — just like the