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Apparently the "world's fastest desktop processor", Intel has today just announced the full details and expected availability of the Core i9 12900KS. Launching April 5, it will cost around $739 and will be available both as a standalone processor and bundled with full systems from OEMs.

What Intel detailed on it today:

  • Up to 5.5 GHz max turbo frequency with Intel Thermal Velocity Boost.
  • Intel Adaptive Boost Technology for improved gaming performance by opportunistically allowing higher multi-core turbo frequencies.
  • 16 cores (eight P-cores and eight E-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 latest BIOS recommended for the best gaming experience.

From the press release:

Intel continues to push the envelope for desktop gaming with the new 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS 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 maximize performance.

Marcus Kennedy, general manager of Gaming, Creator & Esports Segment at Intel
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PublicNuisance Mar 29, 2022
Quoting: syylk
Quoting: PublicNuisancemy course of action is still a Power9 system long term.
In April the P10s scale out will be in GA.

They're insane - fastest CPU money can buy.

I'll stick with the Power 9's over the 10's unless they change course on them.

https://www.osnews.com/story/133931/unlike-power9-ibms-new-power10-processors-are-not-completely-open-source/
Deleted_User Mar 29, 2022
Quoting: mr-victoryLet's see how much it can push the envelope for PS3 emulation, which requires a beastly processor.

I don't get the idea behind this. You are willing to get a high-end-CPU for at least x000 $ or € for the purpose of emulating a gaming device from 2006 that you can get for 90 bugs from an refurb seller? And you consider that a rational thought.
mr-victory Mar 29, 2022
Quoting: Deleted_UserI don't get the idea behind this. You are willing to get a high-end-CPU for at least x000 $ or € for the purpose of emulating a gaming device from 2006 that you can get for 90 bugs from an refurb seller? And you consider that a rational thought.
A 16-core CPU obviously isn't necessary to emulate PS3 but say if you want 4K 60/120 FPS then it might be necessary.
And I am not planning an upgrade.
slaapliedje Apr 3, 2022
Quoting: StalePopcorn
Quoting: ridgeI'll stick with my m68k for a few more years.
Oh, the bullets I remember sweating when replacing my LC040 for the '040— "Whoa! Look at these render times! FPU powah!"
I currently have 3 computers with 060s, plus a Vampire 4 Standalone, and Firebird on an A500+. Wish Motorola had continued the line... we could all be running m69k and giggling everytime we say it.
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