The Intel Core i9-12900TE, released in January 2022, is a desktop processor featuring 16 cores and priced at. It belongs to the Core i9 series and utilizes the Alder Lake-S architecture with Socket 1700. With Intel Hyper-Threading technology, the P-Cores’ core-count effectively doubles to 24 threads. This processor comes with 30 MB of L3 cache and operates at a base frequency of 1100 MHz, with the ability to boost up to 4.8 GHz depending on the workload. Manufactured on a 10 nm production process by Intel, the transistor count remains undisclosed. The unlocked multiplier on the Core i9-12900TE allows for easy overclocking adjustments, enabling users to set their desired overclocking frequency effortlessly.

The Core i9-12900TE has a low energy consumption with a TDP of 35 W. It is compatible with DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel interface. To communicate with other system components, the Core i9-12900TE utilizes a PCI-Express Gen 5 connection. Additionally, this processor is equipped with the UHD Graphics 770 integrated graphics solution.