GAMING geeks, brace yourselves for super speeds!
Intel has launched the world’s fastest desktop processor.
On Monday, 28 March the company officially released full details and availability for the new 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS.
General manager of gaming Marcus Kennedy said they keep pushing the envelope for desktop gaming with the new processor.
“Based on Intel’s 12th Gen performance hybrid architecture, this processor can hit 5.5 GHz on up to two cores for the first time, giving the most extreme gamers the ability to maximise performance,” Kennedy said.
If you are into gaming and running high-performance programs on your computer, this ultimate processor is definitely for you.
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The Core i9-12900KS will be available from 5 April but doesn’t come cheap, as the recommended consumer price is placed at $739 (about R10 000).
But it’s worth it, as it offers:
- Up to 5.5 GHz max turbo frequency with Intel Thermal Velocity Boost.
- Intel Adaptive Boost Technology for improved gaming performance.
- 16 cores, 24 threads, 150W processor base power, 30MB Intel Smart Cache, and PCIe Gen 5.0 and 4.0 support.
- Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s and DDR4 3200 MT/s support.
- Chipset compatible with existing Z690 motherboards with the latest BIOS recommended for the best gaming experience.
