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Intel Core i9-12900KS

Intel Core i9-12900KS Launched As The World’s Fastest Desktop Processor: Check Price and Features

The Intel Core i9-12900KS has arrived, and the manufacturer claims it is the world’s fastest desktop processor now available to consumers. While independent performance studies would be required to back up the claim, there’s no disputing that the Intel Core i9-12900KS is a performance beast, and as such, it’s carrying a lot of weight.

Specifications and Features

The Intel Core i9-12900KS processor has a 16-core arrangement, which includes eight performance cores, eight efficiency cores, and 24 threads. The processor claims that one of its main strengths is its performance-boosting capabilities, and it supports Intel Thermal Velocity Boost for improved performance even at high chip temperatures, as well as Adaptive Boost, which automatically selects higher turbo boosts on cores based on the task at hand.
A 30MB smart cache memory, 150W base power throughput, and support for both PCIe Gen 5 and Gen 4 connectors are among the processor’s other notable characteristics. The Intel Core i9-12900KS can reach 5.5GHz at its max turbo-enhanced performance level thanks to Thermal Velocity Boost.

The processor will also support DDR4-3200 and DDR5-4800 RAM, completing the complete feature set of the so-called “most powerful desktop processors.”
Most publications have claimed that there isn’t much of a difference between Intel’s K series and the ‘KS’ family of CPUs. The key difference on this note is the greater turbo boost, which allows the processor to attain its claimed peak performance of 5.5GHz. However, aside from the higher power throughput necessary for the higher turbo boost, the overall performance should be comparable to what the business now offers on its 12th gen processors.

Intel Core i9-12900KS
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Price and Availability

The Intel Core i9-12900KS 12th gen processor will be available globally on April 5, when it will be accessible at all Intel shops worldwide. However, given the ongoing worldwide chipset supply problem, as well as a new round of Covid-19-related lockdowns in China, it’s unclear how this limited-edition processor will be made available. The chip is expected to cost $739 (about Rs 56,000) internationally, according to Intel’s forecast.

About The Company

Intel’s technology has been at the centre of computing innovations since its founding in 1968. Intel is a market leader, developing game-changing technology that promotes global progress and improves people’s lives. They are at the crossroads of numerous technological inflexions, including artificial intelligence (AI), the 5G network revolution, and the advent of the intelligent edge, all of which will impact the technological future. These inflexions are driven by silicon and software, and Intel is at the centre of it all.
They’ve matured with data at Intel. They’ve evolved from a PC-centric corporation to one with a stronger data focus, allowing them to meet the demands of a new data-centric environment.

Intel chips are among the most complicated devices ever created, necessitating the use of modern production technologies. Moore’s Law dictates that our manufacturing techniques improve with each generation, offering even more functionality and performance, increased energy efficiency, and reduced cost per transistor.

Intel’s production facilities leverage tremendous flexibility on a global, virtual network, with six wafer fabrication sites and four assembly test manufacturing locations across the world.

Acer Predator Helios 500

Acer Predator Helios 500 Gaming Laptop With 11th Gen Intel Core i9 Processor Now Available in India.

On Monday, the Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-52) was released in India. The laptop is powered by an Intel Core i9 processor and has a 120Hz mini-LED display. It also features Thunderbolt 4 ports and DTS:X Ultra surround sound. There are also preloaded modes that provide a customized performance experience. The Predator Helios 500 (PH517-52) was first introduced by Acer in the United States. Hardcore gamers and PC gamers looking to play graphically demanding games will appreciate the laptop.

Specifications And Features

AUO AmLED technology powers the 17.3-inch 4K Mini LED display on the Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-52) and it has a 120Hz refresh rate. Besides an overclockable 11th-generation Intel Core i9 processor (which can reach 5GHz), this laptop also includes an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 GPU (16GB GDDR6 VRAM) and 64GB of DDR4 3200MHz memory. A pair of PCIe NVMe SSDs in RAID 0 and one SATA HDD round out the system. A Vortex Flow technology is also available, which employs two fans, one of which is a fifth-generation AeroBlade 3D Fan. During long gaming sessions, the proprietary technology is said to help redirect airflow to critical components and boost performance.
Acer’s PredatorSense technology is included on the Predator Helios 500, allowing the user to customize the light cluster and create a custom keyboard using the RGB backlighting built into each key. The laptop also includes a WASD key assembly that works with Acer’s MagForce keys and includes a MagTek mechanical switch that allows gamers to convert regular keypress functions into joystick functions. This is said to gradually increase key pressure for precise control of the character’s / car’s speed – from the initial (0.8 mm) press to full speed at 100 percent (3 / 3.1 mm) actuation.
HDMI 2.1, mini-DP1.4, two USB Type-C Thunderbolt 4 ports, three USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports with offline charging and an RJ45 port are available as connectivity options for the Predator Helios 500 (PH517-52). For improved connectivity, the laptop also includes an Intel Killer E3100 Ethernet Controller, Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650, and the Killer Intelligence Center.
DTS:X Ultra audio is included in the Predator Helios 500 (PH517-52) to help provide a 360-degree surround sound experience when using headphones or speakers.

Acer Predator Helios 500
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Price And Availability

In India, the Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-52) starts at Rs. 3,79,999. The laptop will be sold in the Philippines through the Acer Online Store, Acer Exclusive Stores, and other authorized retail outlets. The Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-52) was released in August in the United States, with a starting price of $2,499.99. (Rs. 1,88,600).

About Company

With operations in more than 160 countries, Acer is one of the world’s most influential ICT companies. Acer is focused on creating a world where hardware, software, and services integrate, creating new ecosystems and opening up new possibilities, as the industry and people’s lifestyles change. Acer’s 7,500 employees are dedicated to developing products and solutions that bridge the gap between people and technology through research, design, marketing, sales, and support.
An American company, Acer, Inc. specializes in user interface design, industrial design, information and communications technologies, and electronic sports applications. Computers, laptops, smartphones, smart cameras, virtual reality, web servers, and browsing tools are among the company’s offerings. In addition, it provides software and repair services.