Intel 12th Gen Core ‘Alder Lake’ desktop gets deep discounts ahead of ‘Raptor Lake Refresh’ launch
wccftech Reports indicate that Intel has lowered the price of the Intel 12th Gen Core “Alder Lake” series, just as gamers can now expect the 14th Gen series next month.
Intel just lowered the price of its 12th generation desktop CPUs, codenamed Alder Lake. This move by Intel is intended to attract gamers who have not yet switched to the existing LGA-1700 platform. Notably, this platform is about to be updated with the upcoming 14th generation series known as Raptor Lake Refresh. By making Alder Lake CPUs more budget-friendly, Intel could strategically align itself to avoid direct competition with the upcoming 13th-generation Core series, which may also be subject to a price revision in the near future.
Newly announced price cuts for the Alder Lake series are now effective at major US retailers, especially for the Core i9-12900KF, Core i7-12700KF, and Core i5-12600KF models. Please note that all of these offers are valid through price adjustment coupons.
Intel i9-12900KF price cut, Source: Newegg
Intel 12th Gen Core Price Reductions (Use applicable coupons)
The Core i9-12900KF, with a 16-core, 24-thread configuration, has seen its price drop from $564 to $330. The Core i7-12700KF, with 12 cores and 20 threads, is now available for $220, down from its initial MSRP of $384. Additionally, the Core i5-12600KF, which offers 10 cores and 16 threads, has seen a significant price drop from its initial $264 price tag to a more budget-friendly $155.
Gamers have the option to choose from a variety of LGA-1700-based motherboards compatible with DDR4 memory. This provides them with many options and a potential path to upgrades, especially for those who don’t necessarily keep up with the latest generations of devices with each release.
Unfortunately, it appears that offerings are once again limited to the US market at this time.
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