Intel i9 12900k, 16-Core CPU. Intel chips are very good at performance and longevity. They are great for graphic design as they have a high level of processing power that can handle lots of tasks in a single chip. The i9 12900k is the most powerful 16-core CPU on the market today, with an operating frequency of 2.6 GHz and 4 GB of L3 cache memory. It features a highly efficient 6-micron process technology which boosts performance by up to 30 percent compared to non-i9 CPUs and delivers better efficiency thanks to its lower die size (4 × 3 mm2) versus higher die size (8 × 6 mm2). The chip also features an excellent platform utilization ratio of 95 percent versus 92 percent for comparable Intel chipsets, making it one of the most energy-efficient chipsets on the market today with no additional power consumption or heat generation added due to its small form factor.