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Intel Core i9-14900K
A 24-core unlocked LGA1700 desktop processor with up to 6.0GHz turbo frequency.
$739$819
Australian retailer price
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Intel · BX8071512900K
Intel Core i9-12900K
A 12th-generation 16-core, 24-thread unlocked processor for established LGA1700 systems.
$609
Australian retail reference. Legacy retail reference; current availability varies.
Why it fits
It remains a capable upgrade or replacement for an existing LGA1700 build when the board and memory platform are already owned.
What it handles
- Modern desktop gaming with a suitable graphics card
- Productivity, compilation and moderate creator workloads
- Mixed multitasking across Performance- and Efficient-cores
Specifications, in plain English
- Cores / threads
16 cores / 24 threads
Eight Performance-cores plus eight Efficient-cores.
- Maximum turbo
5.2GHz
Intel's specified peak turbo frequency under supported conditions.
- Smart Cache
30MB
Shared cache used by the processor cores.
- Power
125W base / 241W maximum turbo
A high-power unlocked processor that needs capable cooling.
- Socket
FCLGA1700
Requires a compatible LGA1700 desktop motherboard.
What to know
- It has fewer cores and a lower peak frequency than the newer i9 models in this catalogue.
- Its 125W base power and 241W maximum turbo power require serious cooling.
- As a legacy model, stock condition and remaining warranty should be checked carefully.
What’s included
- Intel Core i9-12900K processor
- Boxed SKU BX8071512900K
Check Intel boxed-processor warranty terms and remaining seller coverage.
Verified sources
Product details checked 2026-08-16. Original image sources are linked below.
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