# Intel Core i9-12900KS could reach up to 5.5 GHz

URL: https://technosports.co.in/intel-core-i9-12900ks-5-5-ghz/  
Published: 2022-01-04  
Updated: 2022-01-04  
Author: Raunak Saha

Just prior to the launch of the upcoming 65W based Alder Lake-S desktop processors at CES 2022, Intel has teased a new CPU that could potentially reach up to a whopping 5.5 GHz. We know that the Intel Core i9-12900K is a monster with insane performance, matching the performance level of a Ryzen 9 5950X.

Previously too, as Videocardz points out, rumours flooded that Intel is working on a Core i9-12900KS CPU with all Performance-core boost frequency at 5.2 GHz. This is the info though Videocardz previously leaked and we see in the HWINFO screenshot posted by Intel.

> 12th Gen [#IntelCore](https://twitter.com/hashtag/IntelCore?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) desktop processors are topping Best CPU lists and widely available to gamers and enthusiasts. And we're not done yet. Next stop: Up to 5.5GHz. [pic.twitter.com/mEUreGSixF](https://t.co/mEUreGSixF)
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> — Intel Technology (@IntelTech) [January 3, 2022](https://twitter.com/IntelTech/status/1478079758898446337?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

However, according to the social media post, the highest boost clock of the 12900KS would be 5.5 GHz and that’s insane as we know the Core i9-12900K already draws a huge amount of power in return for insane performance. However, as Intel has already made it official, maybe it is planning to launch the best CPU in a grand way to blow away its competition.

This fastest Core i9-12900KS could be the answer to AMD’s Ryzen 6000 CPU series with 3D V-Cache, scheduled to announce today. As Videocardz points out, the launch of this beastly CPU will not be very quick as they predict a late Q1 2022 launch.