Intel Core i9 Processor
Intel Core i9 is a line of Intel CPUs introduced in May 2017. Core i9 CPUs feature as few as six and as many as eighteen cores, with two threads per core when hyperthreading is enabled. Its frequencies range from 2.9 to 3.6 GHz, and up to 5.0 GHz when using Intel Turbo Boost. All Core i9 CPUs interface with a new Intel socket type, LGA 2066. Therefore, they are not compatible with previous-generation motherboards. The Core i9 processor is a high-end processor from Intel that offers increased performance over previous generations of processors. The Core i9 is available in both desktop and laptop form factors, and is designed for gamers, power users, and content creators who need the extra power for demanding applications. Intel today announced full details and availability for the new 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900KS, the world’s fastest desktop processor1. It delivers up to 5.5 GHz max turbo frequency — in spec with Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost and features Intel® Adaptive