<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
	xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
	xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
	xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"
	>

<channel>
	<title>flagship-cpu &#8211; Ringwood Digital Store</title>
	<atom:link href="https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/product-tag/flagship-cpu/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
	<link>https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za</link>
	<description>For Builders, By Builders.</description>
	<lastBuildDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:14:00 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<language>en-ZA</language>
	<sy:updatePeriod>
	hourly	</sy:updatePeriod>
	<sy:updateFrequency>
	1	</sy:updateFrequency>
	<generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1</generator>

<image>
	<url>https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/RingwoodFavIcon-100x100.png</url>
	<title>flagship-cpu &#8211; Ringwood Digital Store</title>
	<link>https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za</link>
	<width>32</width>
	<height>32</height>
</image> 
<site xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">253211865</site>	<item>
		<title>Intel Core i9-14900KS 3.2GHz 8x P-Cores 16x E-Cores LGA1700</title>
		<link>https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/shop/intel-core-i9-14900ks-3-2ghz-8x-p-cores-16x-e-cores-lga1700/</link>
					<comments>https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/shop/intel-core-i9-14900ks-3-2ghz-8x-p-cores-16x-e-cores-lga1700/#respond</comments>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[RDSG]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:41:45 +0000</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/?post_type=product&#038;p=2809</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[The Intel Core i9-14900KS is Intel's 14th-generation flagship desktop processor, featuring 24 cores (8 Performance-cores + 16 Efficient-cores) and 32 threads with a maximum boost clock reaching 6.2 GHz — the highest clock speed ever achieved by a desktop consumer CPU at launch. Built on Intel's hybrid core architecture with 36MB of Smart Cache, a 150W base power, and a 253W maximum turbo power, it's engineered for extreme gamers, enthusiasts, and content creators who demand the absolute ceiling of single-threaded and multi-threaded performance from the LGA 1700 platform. DDR5 and DDR4 memory are both supported, as are PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3 class="text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold">Intel&#8217;s Performance Hybrid Architecture at Its Peak</h3>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">The i9-14900KS features 8 Performance-cores (P-cores) and 16 Efficient-cores (E-cores), with P-cores clocking from 3.2 GHz base up to 5.7 GHz all-core turbo, and Thermal Velocity Boost pushing the two fastest P-cores to a peak of 6.2 GHz when thermal and power headroom permit. The E-cores handle background tasks, multitasking, and lower-priority workloads, freeing the P-cores to focus on latency-sensitive gaming and single-threaded applications. Intel Thread Director is built directly into the silicon, working with the OS to dynamically assign threads to the right core type in real time — no manual configuration required.</p>
<h3 class="text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold">Boost Technologies and Overclocking</h3>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">The 14900KS stacks four distinct frequency-boosting technologies: Turbo Boost 2.0, Turbo Boost Max 3.0 (targeting the two fastest P-cores at up to 5.9 GHz), Thermal Velocity Boost (pushing to 6.2 GHz when the die is below 70°C), and Adaptive Boost (opportunistically raising all-core turbo beyond standard limits for multi-threaded workloads). The unlocked multiplier makes overclocking straightforward when paired with an Intel Z790 or Z690 chipset motherboard, where P-cores, E-cores, integrated graphics, and memory can all be pushed beyond specification. The processor supports both DDR5 and DDR4 memory, giving flexibility across existing and new platform builds.</p>
<h3 class="text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold">Thermals and Platform Considerations</h3>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">The 14900KS is one of the most thermally demanding consumer desktop processors ever made. With a 150W base processor power and a 253W maximum turbo power ceiling, premium cooling is not optional — a high-end 360mm AIO or top-tier tower cooler is the minimum recommendation. The LGA 1700 socket is compatible with both 700-series and 600-series Intel chipset motherboards. Intel UHD 770 integrated graphics are included, supporting up to four 4K displays or a single 8K display for basic productivity and troubleshooting without a discrete GPU.</p>
<p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/26a0.png" alt="⚠" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <strong>No cooler included</strong> — a premium 360mm AIO or top-tier tower cooler is essential for this 150W/253W processor.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>Key Highlights:</strong></p>
<ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3">
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) / 32 threads, Raptor Lake Refresh (Intel 7)</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">P-core base: 3.2 GHz | P-core max turbo: 5.7 GHz | Peak Thermal Velocity Boost: 6.2 GHz</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">E-core base: 2.4 GHz | E-core max turbo: 4.5 GHz</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">36MB L3 Smart Cache + 32MB L2 cache</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">LGA 1700 socket | DDR5 &amp; DDR4 support | PCIe 5.0 &amp; 4.0</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">150W base power / 253W maximum turbo power</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Intel Thread Director — automatic P-core/E-core workload scheduling</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Turbo Boost 2.0, Turbo Boost Max 3.0, Thermal Velocity Boost &amp; Adaptive Boost</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Unlocked multiplier — overclocking supported (Z790/Z690 required)</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">ECC memory supported</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Compatible with Intel 700-series and 600-series LGA 1700 motherboards</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>Proudly sold by the Ringwood Digital Store.</em></p>
]]></content:encoded>
					
					<wfw:commentRss>https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/shop/intel-core-i9-14900ks-3-2ghz-8x-p-cores-16x-e-cores-lga1700/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
			<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">2809</post-id>	</item>
		<item>
		<title>AMD Ryzen 9 9950X 4.3GHz 16-Core AM5 (Zen4)</title>
		<link>https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/shop/amd-ryzen-9-9950x-4-3ghz-16-core-am5-zen4/</link>
					<comments>https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/shop/amd-ryzen-9-9950x-4-3ghz-16-core-am5-zen4/#respond</comments>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[RDSG]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:38:46 +0000</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/?post_type=product&#038;p=2782</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X is AMD's 16-core, 32-thread flagship desktop processor built on Zen 5 architecture, designed for users who demand the absolute best in multithreaded performance without stepping up to workstation hardware. With a base clock of 4.3 GHz and a boost clock reaching 5.7 GHz, backed by 64MB of L3 cache and a 170W TDP, it's a powerhouse for content creation, rendering, software development, and high-end gaming in equal measure. AM5 socket, DDR5, and PCIe 5.0 support make it a future-ready investment at the top of AMD's consumer lineup.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>AMD&#8217;s 16-Core Zen 5 Flagship</h3>
<p>The 9950X is a chiplet-based processor with all 16 cores built as full-sized Zen 5 on TSMC&#8217;s 4nm N4P node — a process that delivers a 22% power reduction over the 5nm node used by Zen 4. Each core carries 1MB of L2 cache, and the two eight-core CCDs each share a 32MB L3 cache, for 64MB of L3 in total. The Zen 5 architecture brings a wider 512-bit floating point pipeline, deeper queue depths, and faster caches — all of which compound across 16 cores to make the 9950X AMD&#8217;s most capable consumer desktop processor.</p>
<h3>Multithreaded Performance &amp; Productivity</h3>
<p>With 16 cores, 32 threads, a 170W TDP, and a 225W PPT ceiling, the 9950X is the processor of choice for multithreaded productivity with gaming on the side — or gaming with premium streaming and content creation workloads running in the background simultaneously. Video encoding, 3D rendering, software compilation, virtual machines, and large dataset processing are all areas where the core count advantage pays off immediately and consistently.</p>
<h3>Platform &amp; Connectivity</h3>
<p>The 9950X is compatible with any AMD 600-series chipset motherboard with a BIOS update, and is drop-in compatible with 800-series chipset motherboards — giving you full AM5 platform flexibility. The I/O die carries a dual-channel DDR5 memory interface, a 28-lane PCIe 5.0 root, and an integrated RDNA 2 iGPU for display output and basic productivity without a discrete GPU. AMD EXPO memory overclocking, Precision Boost Overdrive, Curve Optimizer voltage offsets, and full Ryzen Master support are all included, giving you a comprehensive tuning toolkit from day one.</p>
<blockquote><p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/26a0.png" alt="⚠" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <strong>No cooler included</strong> — a 360mm AIO or top-tier tower air cooler is strongly recommended for this 170W processor.</p></blockquote>
<p><strong>Key Highlights:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>16 cores / 32 threads, Zen 5 architecture (4nm)</li>
<li>Base clock: 4.3 GHz | Boost clock: up to 5.7 GHz</li>
<li>64MB L3 cache + 16MB L2 cache</li>
<li>AM5 socket | DDR5 support | PCIe 5.0</li>
<li>170W TDP (225W PPT)</li>
<li>AMD EXPO, Precision Boost Overdrive &amp; Curve Optimizer supported</li>
<li>Unlocked multiplier — overclocking supported</li>
<li>Integrated AMD Radeon graphics</li>
<li>Compatible with X870, X870E, X670, X670E, B650, and B650E motherboards</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>Proudly sold by the Ringwood Digital Store.</em></p>
]]></content:encoded>
					
					<wfw:commentRss>https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/shop/amd-ryzen-9-9950x-4-3ghz-16-core-am5-zen4/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
			<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">2782</post-id>	</item>
		<item>
		<title>Intel Core i9-14900K 3.2GHz 8x P-Cores 16x E-Cores LGA1700</title>
		<link>https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/shop/intel-core-i9-14900k-3-2ghz-8x-p-cores-16x-e-cores-lga1700/</link>
					<comments>https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/shop/intel-core-i9-14900k-3-2ghz-8x-p-cores-16x-e-cores-lga1700/#respond</comments>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[RDSG]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:37:52 +0000</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/?post_type=product&#038;p=2795</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[The Intel Core i9-14900K is a 24-core, 32-thread flagship 14th-generation desktop processor built on Intel's Raptor Lake Refresh architecture, combining high core counts with aggressive boost clocks for enthusiast gaming and serious content creation. With 8 Performance-cores reaching up to 6.0 GHz via Thermal Velocity Boost and 16 Efficient-cores reaching 4.4 GHz, backed by 36MB of L3 Smart Cache and a 125W base power, it's the unlocked workhorse of Intel's 14th-generation LGA 1700 lineup. DDR4 and DDR5 memory are both supported, as are PCIe 5.0 and 4.0.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3 class="text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold">24 Cores, Fully Unlocked, Ready to Push</h3>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">The i9-14900K carries 8 Hyper-Threaded P-cores and 16 E-cores in the same Raptor Lake Refresh configuration as the rest of the i9-14900 family, but with the unlocked multiplier and higher default power limits that define the K-series. At 125W base processor power with a 253W maximum turbo power ceiling, it runs hotter and draws more power than the non-K 14900, but delivers meaningfully higher sustained frequencies as a result. Intel Thread Director is embedded in the silicon, dynamically routing workloads to the right core type in real time — P-cores for latency-sensitive gaming and single-threaded tasks, E-cores for background workloads and multitasking. The full suite of Intel boost technologies is active: Turbo Boost 2.0, Turbo Boost Max 3.0 targeting the two best P-cores at 5.8 GHz, Thermal Velocity Boost pushing the single-core peak to 6.0 GHz, and Adaptive Boost for opportunistic all-core frequency gains.</p>
<h3 class="text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold">Overclocking and Platform</h3>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">The unlocked multiplier makes overclocking straightforward when paired with an Intel Z790 or Z690 chipset motherboard, where P-cores, E-cores, integrated graphics, and memory can all be pushed beyond specification. Both DDR4 and DDR5 are supported, giving flexibility across existing 600-series and new 700-series builds. PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0 provide up to 20 combined lanes for GPU and NVMe storage connectivity. ECC memory is supported on compatible motherboards, and Intel UHD Graphics 770 handles display output and basic productivity without a discrete GPU installed.</p>
<h3 class="text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold">Thermal Considerations</h3>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">At 125W base power and 253W maximum turbo, premium cooling is non-negotiable — a high-end 360mm AIO or top-tier tower air cooler is the minimum recommendation for sustained workloads. The K-series&#8217; higher power ceiling compared to the non-K 14900 translates to consistently higher all-core frequencies under load, which is where the performance gap between the two shows most clearly in heavily threaded workloads.</p>
<p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/26a0.png" alt="⚠" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <strong>No cooler included</strong> — a premium 360mm AIO or top-tier tower cooler is essential for this 125W/253W processor.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>Key Highlights:</strong></p>
<ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3">
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) / 32 threads, Raptor Lake Refresh (Intel 7)</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">P-core base: 3.2 GHz | P-core max turbo: 5.6 GHz | Turbo Boost Max 3.0: 5.8 GHz | Thermal Velocity Boost: 6.0 GHz</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">E-core base: 2.4 GHz | E-core max turbo: 4.4 GHz</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">36MB L3 Smart Cache + 32MB L2 cache</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">LGA 1700 socket | DDR4 &amp; DDR5 support | PCIe 5.0 &amp; 4.0</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">125W base power / 253W maximum turbo power</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Intel Thread Director — automatic P-core/E-core workload scheduling</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Turbo Boost 2.0, Turbo Boost Max 3.0, Thermal Velocity Boost &amp; Adaptive Boost</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Unlocked multiplier — overclocking supported (Z790/Z690 required)</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">ECC memory supported (requires compatible motherboard)</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Compatible with Intel 700-series and 600-series LGA 1700 motherboards</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>Proudly sold by the Ringwood Digital Store.</em></p>
]]></content:encoded>
					
					<wfw:commentRss>https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/shop/intel-core-i9-14900k-3-2ghz-8x-p-cores-16x-e-cores-lga1700/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
			<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">2795</post-id>	</item>
		<item>
		<title>Intel Core i9-14900KF 3.2GHz 8x P-Cores 16x E-Cores LGA1700</title>
		<link>https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/shop/intel-core-i9-14900kf-3-2ghz-8x-p-cores-16x-e-cores-lga1700/</link>
					<comments>https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/shop/intel-core-i9-14900kf-3-2ghz-8x-p-cores-16x-e-cores-lga1700/#respond</comments>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[RDSG]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:34:54 +0000</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/?post_type=product&#038;p=2797</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[The Intel Core i9-14900KF is a 24-core, 32-thread flagship 14th-generation desktop processor built on Intel's Raptor Lake Refresh architecture, delivering the full unlocked K-series performance profile without integrated graphics. With 8 Performance-cores reaching up to 6.0 GHz via Thermal Velocity Boost and 16 Efficient-cores reaching 4.4 GHz, backed by 36MB of L3 Smart Cache and a 125W base power, it's the choice for enthusiast builders who plan to pair a dedicated GPU with Intel's most powerful 14th-gen consumer processor. DDR4 and DDR5 memory are both supported on the LGA 1700 platform.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3 class="text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold">Unlocked Performance, No iGPU</h3>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">The i9-14900KF shares the complete specification of the i9-14900K — 8 Hyper-Threaded P-cores, 16 E-cores, 36MB Smart Cache, 125W base power, 253W maximum turbo power, and the fully unlocked multiplier — with the sole difference being the absence of integrated graphics. For any build with a discrete GPU already in the plan, the KF is the natural choice: identical performance at a slight price advantage over the K. Intel Thread Director manages real-time workload allocation between P-cores and E-cores automatically, ensuring demanding games, rendering workloads, and background processes are each assigned to the correct core type without any user intervention.</p>
<h3 class="text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold">Boost Technologies and Overclocking</h3>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">The full Intel boost stack is present: Turbo Boost 2.0, Turbo Boost Max 3.0 targeting the two fastest P-cores at 5.8 GHz, Thermal Velocity Boost pushing the single-core peak to 6.0 GHz when thermal and power headroom allow, and Adaptive Boost for opportunistic all-core frequency uplift. The unlocked multiplier is fully supported with Z790 or Z690 chipset motherboards, where P-cores, E-cores, and memory can all be pushed beyond specification. Both DDR4 and DDR5 are supported, giving flexibility across existing 600-series and new 700-series builds. PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 deliver up to 20 combined lanes for GPU and NVMe storage, and ECC memory is supported on compatible motherboards.</p>
<h3 class="text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold">Thermal Considerations</h3>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">With a 125W base power and 253W maximum turbo ceiling, premium cooling remains non-negotiable — a high-end 360mm AIO or top-tier tower air cooler is essential for sustained workloads. The higher power headroom over the non-K variants directly translates to better sustained all-core frequencies under prolonged heavy load, which is where the unlocked K-series processors distinguish themselves most clearly.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/26a0.png" alt="⚠" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <strong>No integrated graphics</strong> — a discrete GPU must be installed for display output.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/26a0.png" alt="⚠" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <strong>No cooler included</strong> — a premium 360mm AIO or top-tier tower cooler is essential for this 125W/253W processor.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>Key Highlights:</strong></p>
<ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3">
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) / 32 threads, Raptor Lake Refresh (Intel 7)</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">P-core base: 3.2 GHz | P-core max turbo: 5.6 GHz | Turbo Boost Max 3.0: 5.8 GHz | Thermal Velocity Boost: 6.0 GHz</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">E-core base: 2.4 GHz | E-core max turbo: 4.4 GHz</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">36MB L3 Smart Cache + 32MB L2 cache</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">LGA 1700 socket | DDR4 &amp; DDR5 support | PCIe 5.0 &amp; 4.0</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">125W base power / 253W maximum turbo power</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Intel Thread Director — automatic P-core/E-core workload scheduling</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Turbo Boost 2.0, Turbo Boost Max 3.0, Thermal Velocity Boost &amp; Adaptive Boost</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Unlocked multiplier — overclocking supported (Z790/Z690 required)</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">ECC memory supported (requires compatible motherboard)</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><strong>No integrated graphics</strong> — discrete GPU required</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Compatible with Intel 700-series and 600-series LGA 1700 motherboards</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>Proudly sold by the Ringwood Digital Store.</em></p>
]]></content:encoded>
					
					<wfw:commentRss>https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/shop/intel-core-i9-14900kf-3-2ghz-8x-p-cores-16x-e-cores-lga1700/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
			<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">2797</post-id>	</item>
		<item>
		<title>Intel Core i9-13900K 3.0GHz 8x P-Cores 16x E-Cores LGA1700</title>
		<link>https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/shop/intel-core-i9-13900k-3-0ghz-8x-p-cores-16x-e-cores-lga1700/</link>
					<comments>https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/shop/intel-core-i9-13900k-3-0ghz-8x-p-cores-16x-e-cores-lga1700/#respond</comments>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[RDSG]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:34:22 +0000</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/?post_type=product&#038;p=2803</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[The Intel Core i9-13900K is a 24-core, 32-thread flagship 13th-generation desktop processor built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture, delivering exceptional multi-threaded performance and strong gaming capability on the LGA 1700 platform. With 8 Performance-cores boosting up to 5.8 GHz via Thermal Velocity Boost and 16 Efficient-cores reaching 4.3 GHz, backed by 36MB of L3 Smart Cache and a 125W base power with a 253W maximum turbo power, it remains one of the most capable 24-core desktop processors available. DDR4 and DDR5 memory are both supported, as are PCIe 5.0 and 4.0.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3 class="text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold">Raptor Lake&#8217;s Original 24-Core Flagship</h3>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">The i9-13900K features Intel&#8217;s hybrid core architecture with 8 Hyper-Threaded P-cores and 16 E-cores, combining high single-threaded responsiveness with strong multi-threaded throughput in a single package. Intel Thread Director is embedded in the silicon, dynamically allocating workloads to the correct core type in real time — P-cores handle latency-sensitive gaming and single-threaded applications while E-cores manage background tasks, streaming, and multitasking without compromising gaming frame rates. The result is a processor that handles simultaneous heavy workloads — gaming while encoding, streaming while rendering — without the user needing to configure anything manually.</p>
<h3 class="text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold">Boost Technologies and Overclocking</h3>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">The full Intel boost stack is present: Turbo Boost 2.0, Turbo Boost Max 3.0 targeting the two best P-cores at up to 5.7 GHz, Thermal Velocity Boost pushing the single-core peak to 5.8 GHz when thermal headroom allows, and Adaptive Boost for opportunistic all-core frequency gains beyond standard turbo limits. The unlocked multiplier makes overclocking straightforward with a Z790 or Z690 chipset motherboard. Both DDR4 and DDR5 memory are supported, providing flexibility across existing 600-series and newer 700-series builds. PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 connectivity provides bandwidth for current-generation GPUs and NVMe storage, and ECC memory is supported on compatible motherboards.</p>
<h3 class="text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold">Platform and Thermals</h3>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">The i9-13900K sits on the LGA 1700 socket, compatible with Intel 600-series and 700-series chipset motherboards. Intel UHD Graphics 770 provides display output and basic productivity without a discrete GPU. At 125W base power and 253W maximum turbo, premium cooling is essential — a high-end 360mm AIO or top-tier tower air cooler is required for sustained heavy workloads.</p>
<p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/26a0.png" alt="⚠" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <strong>No cooler included</strong> — a premium 360mm AIO or top-tier tower cooler is essential for this 125W/253W processor.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>Key Highlights:</strong></p>
<ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3">
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) / 32 threads, Raptor Lake (Intel 7)</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">P-core base: 3.0 GHz | P-core max turbo: 5.4 GHz | Turbo Boost Max 3.0: 5.7 GHz | Thermal Velocity Boost: 5.8 GHz</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">E-core base: 2.2 GHz | E-core max turbo: 4.3 GHz</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">36MB L3 Smart Cache + 32MB L2 cache</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">LGA 1700 socket | DDR4 &amp; DDR5 support | PCIe 5.0 &amp; 4.0</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">125W base power / 253W maximum turbo power</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Intel Thread Director — automatic P-core/E-core workload scheduling</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Turbo Boost 2.0, Turbo Boost Max 3.0, Thermal Velocity Boost &amp; Adaptive Boost</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Unlocked multiplier — overclocking supported (Z790/Z690 required)</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">ECC memory supported (requires compatible motherboard)</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Compatible with Intel 700-series and 600-series LGA 1700 motherboards</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><em>Proudly sold by the Ringwood Digital Store.</em></p>
]]></content:encoded>
					
					<wfw:commentRss>https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/shop/intel-core-i9-13900k-3-0ghz-8x-p-cores-16x-e-cores-lga1700/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
			<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">2803</post-id>	</item>
		<item>
		<title>Intel Core i9-12900KS 3.4GHz 8x P-Cores 8x E-Cores LGA1700</title>
		<link>https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/shop/intel-core-i9-12900ks-3-4ghz-8x-p-cores-8x-e-cores-lga1700/</link>
					<comments>https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/shop/intel-core-i9-12900ks-3-4ghz-8x-p-cores-8x-e-cores-lga1700/#respond</comments>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[RDSG]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:33:57 +0000</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/?post_type=product&#038;p=2801</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[The Intel Core i9-12900KS is a 16-core, 24-thread 12th-generation Special Edition desktop processor built on Intel's Alder Lake architecture, representing the highest-binned silicon from Intel's first hybrid core generation. With 8 Performance-cores reaching 5.5 GHz via Thermal Velocity Boost and 8 Efficient-cores reaching 4.0 GHz, backed by 30MB of L3 Smart Cache and a 150W base power, it was Intel's absolute flagship at launch and remains a strong high-end performer on the LGA 1700 platform. DDR4 and DDR5 are both supported. No cooler included.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3 class="text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold">Alder Lake&#8217;s Finest Silicon</h3>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">The i9-12900KS is Intel&#8217;s Special Edition bin-sorted variant of the 12900K, featuring the same 16-core Alder Lake design — 8 Golden Cove P-cores and 8 Gracemont E-cores — but with clock speeds pushed to 5.5 GHz via Thermal Velocity Boost, a 300 MHz improvement over the standard 12900K. This was the first desktop processor to reach 5.5 GHz out of the box, and the first generation to implement Intel&#8217;s performance hybrid architecture on the desktop — combining high-IPC P-cores for demanding, latency-sensitive tasks with E-cores for background workloads and multitasking. Intel Thread Director is embedded in silicon, dynamically directing workloads to the correct core type in real time without user intervention.</p>
<h3 class="text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold">Boost Technologies and Overclocking</h3>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">The i9-12900KS carries Turbo Boost 2.0, Turbo Boost Max 3.0 targeting the two best P-cores at 5.3 GHz, Thermal Velocity Boost pushing the single-core peak to 5.5 GHz, and Adaptive Boost for opportunistic all-core frequency gains. The unlocked multiplier enables overclocking with Z690 chipset motherboards — separate overclocking controls for both P-cores and E-cores give fine-grained tuning flexibility. Both DDR4 and DDR5 are supported, providing platform flexibility. PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0 connectivity are available for GPU and NVMe storage. ECC memory is supported on compatible W680 workstation chipset motherboards.</p>
<h3 class="text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold">Platform Considerations</h3>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">The i9-12900KS is a 12th-generation Alder Lake processor on the LGA 1700 socket, compatible with Intel 600-series chipset motherboards — Z690, H670, B660, and H610. It is not natively compatible with 700-series boards without a BIOS update on some boards. At 150W base power and 241W maximum turbo, a premium 360mm AIO or top-tier tower cooler is required for sustained workloads.</p>
<p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/26a0.png" alt="⚠" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <strong>No cooler included</strong> — a premium 360mm AIO or top-tier tower cooler is essential for this 150W/241W processor.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>Key Highlights:</strong></p>
<ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3">
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">16 cores (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores) / 24 threads, Alder Lake (Intel 7)</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">P-core base: 3.4 GHz | P-core max turbo: 5.2 GHz | Turbo Boost Max 3.0: 5.3 GHz | Thermal Velocity Boost: 5.5 GHz</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">E-core base: 2.5 GHz | E-core max turbo: 4.0 GHz</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">30MB L3 Smart Cache + 14MB L2 cache</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">LGA 1700 socket | DDR4 &amp; DDR5 support | PCIe 5.0 &amp; 4.0</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">150W base power / 241W maximum turbo power</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Intel Thread Director — automatic P-core/E-core workload scheduling</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Turbo Boost 2.0, Turbo Boost Max 3.0, Thermal Velocity Boost &amp; Adaptive Boost</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Unlocked multiplier — overclocking supported (Z690 required)</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">ECC memory supported (requires W680 chipset motherboard)</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Compatible with Intel 600-series LGA 1700 motherboards (Z690, H670, B660, H610)</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>Proudly sold by the Ringwood Digital Store.</em></p>
]]></content:encoded>
					
					<wfw:commentRss>https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/shop/intel-core-i9-12900ks-3-4ghz-8x-p-cores-8x-e-cores-lga1700/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
			<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">2801</post-id>	</item>
		<item>
		<title>Intel Core i9-12900K 3.2GHz 8x P-Cores 8x E-Cores LGA1700</title>
		<link>https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/shop/intel-core-i9-12900k-3-2ghz-8x-p-cores-8x-e-cores-lga1700/</link>
					<comments>https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/shop/intel-core-i9-12900k-3-2ghz-8x-p-cores-8x-e-cores-lga1700/#respond</comments>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[RDSG]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:33:29 +0000</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/?post_type=product&#038;p=2799</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[The Intel Core i9-12900K is a 16-core, 24-thread 12th-generation desktop processor built on Intel's Alder Lake architecture, delivering the debut of Intel's performance hybrid core design to enthusiast builders at the top of the 12th-gen lineup. With 8 Performance-cores boosting up to 5.2 GHz and 8 Efficient-cores reaching 3.9 GHz, backed by 30MB of L3 Smart Cache and a 125W base power, it remains a capable high-end processor for gaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking. DDR4 and DDR5 are both supported on the LGA 1700 platform. No cooler is included.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3 class="text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold">The Original Hybrid Core Flagship</h3>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">The i9-12900K introduced Intel&#8217;s performance hybrid architecture to the desktop — 8 Golden Cove P-cores for demanding, latency-sensitive workloads, and 8 Gracemont E-cores for background tasks, multitasking, and efficiency. Intel Thread Director is embedded in the silicon, dynamically assigning workloads to the correct core type in real time without any user configuration required. P-cores feature Hyper-Threading for a total of 24 threads, making this chip capable of handling simultaneous gaming, streaming, rendering, and encoding workloads in a way that previous-generation single-core-type designs couldn&#8217;t match. The Alder Lake architecture represented a significant IPC uplift over the preceding Rocket Lake generation, restoring Intel&#8217;s competitiveness in both gaming and productivity workloads.</p>
<h3 class="text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold">Boost Technologies and Overclocking</h3>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">The i9-12900K carries Turbo Boost 2.0 and Turbo Boost Max 3.0, with the two fastest P-cores targeting up to 5.2 GHz and all-core Adaptive Boost providing opportunistic frequency uplift across more cores simultaneously. The unlocked multiplier enables straightforward overclocking with Z690 chipset motherboards, with separate overclocking controls available for P-cores and E-cores independently. Both DDR4 and DDR5 memory are supported, providing flexibility for builds on existing DDR4 platforms or new DDR5 configurations. PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0 deliver up to 20 combined lanes for GPU and NVMe storage, and ECC memory is supported on compatible W680 workstation chipset motherboards.</p>
<h3 class="text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold">Platform Considerations</h3>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">The i9-12900K sits on the LGA 1700 socket and is compatible with Intel 600-series chipset motherboards — Z690, H670, B660, and H610. At 125W base power and 241W maximum turbo, a quality 360mm AIO or high-end tower cooler is strongly recommended for sustained workloads. Intel UHD Graphics 770 provides display output and basic productivity without a discrete GPU installed.</p>
<p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/26a0.png" alt="⚠" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <strong>No cooler included</strong> — a quality 360mm AIO or high-end tower cooler is recommended for this 125W/241W processor.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>Key Highlights:</strong></p>
<ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3">
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">16 cores (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores) / 24 threads, Alder Lake (Intel 7)</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">P-core base: 3.2 GHz | P-core max turbo: 5.1 GHz | Turbo Boost Max 3.0: 5.2 GHz</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">E-core base: 2.4 GHz | E-core max turbo: 3.9 GHz</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">30MB L3 Smart Cache + 14MB L2 cache</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">LGA 1700 socket | DDR4 &amp; DDR5 support | PCIe 5.0 &amp; 4.0</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">125W base power / 241W maximum turbo power</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Intel Thread Director — automatic P-core/E-core workload scheduling</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Turbo Boost 2.0, Turbo Boost Max 3.0 &amp; Adaptive Boost</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Unlocked multiplier — overclocking supported (Z690 required)</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">ECC memory supported (requires W680 chipset motherboard)</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Compatible with Intel 600-series LGA 1700 motherboards (Z690, H670, B660, H610)</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>Proudly sold by the Ringwood Digital Store.</em></p>
]]></content:encoded>
					
					<wfw:commentRss>https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/shop/intel-core-i9-12900k-3-2ghz-8x-p-cores-8x-e-cores-lga1700/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
			<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">2799</post-id>	</item>
		<item>
		<title>Intel Core i9-12900KF 3.2GHz 8x P-Cores 8x E-Cores LGA1700</title>
		<link>https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/shop/intel-core-i9-12900kf-3-2ghz-8x-p-cores-8x-e-cores-lga1700/</link>
					<comments>https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/shop/intel-core-i9-12900kf-3-2ghz-8x-p-cores-8x-e-cores-lga1700/#respond</comments>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[RDSG]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:33:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/?post_type=product&#038;p=2793</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[The Intel Core i9-12900KF is a 16-core, 24-thread 12th-generation desktop processor built on Intel's Alder Lake architecture, delivering the full unlocked flagship performance of the 12900K without integrated graphics. With 8 Performance-cores boosting up to 5.2 GHz and 8 Efficient-cores reaching 3.9 GHz, backed by 30MB of L3 Smart Cache and a 125W base power, it's the natural choice for enthusiast builders pairing a discrete GPU with Alder Lake's original hybrid core flagship. DDR4 and DDR5 are both supported on the LGA 1700 platform. No cooler is included.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3 class="text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold">Alder Lake&#8217;s Flagship Without the iGPU</h3>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">The i9-12900KF shares the complete specification of the i9-12900K — 8 Golden Cove P-cores, 8 Gracemont E-cores, 30MB Smart Cache, 125W base power, and 241W maximum turbo power — with the sole difference being the absence of integrated graphics. For any build with a discrete GPU already planned, the KF delivers identical performance at a modest price advantage. Intel Thread Director is embedded in the silicon, dynamically routing workloads between P-cores and E-cores in real time, ensuring gaming, rendering, and background tasks each land on the correct core type without any user configuration. P-cores carry Hyper-Threading for a total of 24 threads, making this chip well-suited to simultaneous gaming, streaming, and content creation workloads.</p>
<h3 class="text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold">Boost Technologies and Overclocking</h3>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">The i9-12900KF carries Turbo Boost 2.0 and Turbo Boost Max 3.0, with the two fastest P-cores targeting up to 5.2 GHz and Adaptive Boost providing opportunistic all-core frequency uplift. The unlocked multiplier enables straightforward overclocking with Z690 chipset motherboards, with separate controls available for P-cores and E-cores independently. Both DDR4 and DDR5 memory are supported, giving flexibility across existing and new platform builds. PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0 provide up to 20 combined lanes for GPU and NVMe storage, and ECC memory is supported on compatible W680 workstation chipset motherboards.</p>
<h3 class="text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold">Platform Considerations</h3>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">The i9-12900KF sits on the LGA 1700 socket and is compatible with Intel 600-series chipset motherboards. At 125W base power and 241W maximum turbo, a quality 360mm AIO or high-end tower cooler is strongly recommended for sustained workloads. A discrete GPU must be installed for display output as there is no integrated graphics.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/26a0.png" alt="⚠" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <strong>No integrated graphics</strong> — a discrete GPU must be installed for display output.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/26a0.png" alt="⚠" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <strong>No cooler included</strong> — a quality 360mm AIO or high-end tower cooler is recommended for this 125W/241W processor.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>Key Highlights:</strong></p>
<ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3">
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">16 cores (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores) / 24 threads, Alder Lake (Intel 7)</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">P-core base: 3.2 GHz | P-core max turbo: 5.1 GHz | Turbo Boost Max 3.0: 5.2 GHz</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">E-core base: 2.4 GHz | E-core max turbo: 3.9 GHz</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">30MB L3 Smart Cache + 14MB L2 cache</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">LGA 1700 socket | DDR4 &amp; DDR5 support | PCIe 5.0 &amp; 4.0</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">125W base power / 241W maximum turbo power</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Intel Thread Director — automatic P-core/E-core workload scheduling</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Turbo Boost 2.0, Turbo Boost Max 3.0 &amp; Adaptive Boost</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Unlocked multiplier — overclocking supported (Z690 required)</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">ECC memory supported (requires W680 chipset motherboard)</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><strong>No integrated graphics</strong> — discrete GPU required</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Compatible with Intel 600-series LGA 1700 motherboards (Z690, H670, B660, H610)</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>Proudly sold by the Ringwood Digital Store.</em></p>
]]></content:encoded>
					
					<wfw:commentRss>https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/shop/intel-core-i9-12900kf-3-2ghz-8x-p-cores-8x-e-cores-lga1700/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
			<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">2793</post-id>	</item>
		<item>
		<title>AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7GHz 8-Core AM5 (Zen5)</title>
		<link>https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/shop/amd-ryzen-7-9800x3d-4-7ghz-8-core-am5-zen5/</link>
					<comments>https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/shop/amd-ryzen-7-9800x3d-4-7ghz-8-core-am5-zen5/#respond</comments>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[RDSG]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 11:20:40 +0000</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/?post_type=product&#038;p=1777</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the most popular gaming CPU in 2025 — and for good reason. Built on Zen 5 with 8 cores, 16 threads, a 4.7 GHz base clock, 5.2 GHz boost, and a massive 96MB of L3 cache via AMD's 2nd generation 3D V-Cache technology, it delivers the highest gaming framerates available from any desktop CPU. Unlocked for overclocking, with AMD EXPO memory support and PCIe 5.0. No stock cooler included — a dedicated CPU cooler is required.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>The King of Gaming CPUs.</strong></p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">AMD moved the 3D V-Cache from on top of the cores — where it had been on the 5800X3D and 7800X3D — and placed it underneath the cores on the 9800X3D. The original design put the heat-sensitive V-Cache between the CPU cores and the heatspreader, which insulated the CPU and prevented overclocking. The result is a chip that runs cooler, boosts higher, and overclock — all while retaining the massive gaming cache advantage.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>Second-Generation 3D V-Cache</strong></p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">The 9800X3D features 96MB of L3 cache — a combination of 32MB on the CCD and 64MB through the stacked V-Cache — plus 8MB of L2 cache, totalling 104MB of combined cache. This enormous on-chip data store dramatically reduces latency in games, keeping the CPU cores fed with data rather than waiting on slower system memory.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>Zen 5 Architecture — 4nm Performance</strong></p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">AMD has increased clock speeds significantly in the 9800X3D compared to its predecessors, reaching up to 5.25 GHz in Turbo mode, and AMD EXPO, PBO, and Precision Boost overclocking features are fully supported. Every core is a full Zen 5 core — no efficiency cores, no compromises.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>Built for AM5&#8217;s Future</strong></p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">All AMD 600-series motherboards are supported, alongside all 800-series boards — giving you broad compatibility across B650, X670, B850, X870 and their E variants. DDR5 memory and PCIe 5.0 are standard.</p>
<blockquote><p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/26a0.png" alt="⚠" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <strong>Note:</strong> The Ryzen 7 9800X3D does not include a stock cooler. A third-party CPU cooler rated for at least 120W TDP is required — see our <a href="https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/product-category/pc-components/pc-cooling/pc-cpu-cooling/">CPU cooler range</a> for compatible options.</p></blockquote>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>Key Highlights:</strong></p>
<ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3">
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">AMD Zen 5 Architecture | Granite Ridge | 4nm TSMC FinFET</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">8 Cores / 16 Threads | Base: 4.7 GHz | Boost: up to 5.2 GHz</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">96MB L3 Cache (32MB + 64MB 3D V-Cache) | 8MB L2 | 104MB Total</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Socket AM5 | DDR5-5600 | PCIe 5.0</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">120W TDP | Unlocked Multiplier | AMD EXPO | PBO Support</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">AMD RDNA 2 Integrated Graphics (basic display output only)</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Compatible: AMD 600 &amp; 800 Series Motherboards</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">No Stock Cooler Included — dedicated cooler required</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">3-Year Warranty</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>Proudly sold by the Ringwood Digital Store.</em></p>
]]></content:encoded>
					
					<wfw:commentRss>https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/shop/amd-ryzen-7-9800x3d-4-7ghz-8-core-am5-zen5/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
			<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">1777</post-id>	</item>
		<item>
		<title>AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D 4.3GHz 16-Core AM5 (Zen 5)</title>
		<link>https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/shop/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d-4-3ghz-16-core-am5-zen-5/</link>
					<comments>https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/shop/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d-4-3ghz-16-core-am5-zen-5/#respond</comments>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[RDSG]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 11:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/?post_type=product&#038;p=1758</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is the ultimate 16-core desktop CPU with 2nd generation AMD 3D V-Cache Technology — built to deliver incredible performance for the most demanding gamers and creators. With 16 cores, 32 threads, a 4.3 GHz base clock, 5.7 GHz boost, and a colossal 128MB of L3 cache at a 170W TDP on TSMC's 4nm process, it's the only CPU on the market that simultaneously dominates both gaming and professional productivity workloads. No stock cooler included.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><strong>The All-Rounder. Unmatched.</strong></h3>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">The Ryzen 9 9950X3D leverages AMD&#8217;s 3D V-Cache tech to deliver incredible gaming performance while retaining nearly all of the productivity performance of the standard Zen 5 models. If you can afford it, this is simply the most powerful all-arounder available.</p>
<h3><strong>Dual-CCD Zen 5 with 3D V-Cache</strong></h3>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">The 9950X3D is comparable to the 9800X3D in most gaming scenarios — sometimes trading places — while in production workloads it performs similarly to the 9950X. One CCD carries the 2nd generation 3D V-Cache stack for gaming; the second standard CCD boosts to higher frequencies for productivity. The result is a chip that does everything at the highest level.</p>
<h3 class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>128MB of L3 Cache</strong></h3>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">One of the 9950X3D&#8217;s greatest strengths is its enormous 128MB of L3 cache, ensuring significantly improved performance especially in demanding games — while PCIe 5.0 support guarantees a high degree of future-proofing for fast components.</p>
<h3 class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>Fully Unlocked — Overclock Everything</strong></h3>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">AMD whipped in full overclocking support for the 9950X3D, allowing you to eke out more performance in both gaming and productivity work. AMD EXPO enables one-click DDR5 memory overclocking, and Precision Boost Overdrive pushes the chip further still.</p>
<blockquote><p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/26a0.png" alt="⚠" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <strong>Note:</strong> At 170W TDP, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D requires a capable cooling solution — a 240mm AIO or high-end air cooler is strongly recommended. No cooler is included in the box.</p></blockquote>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>Key Highlights:</strong></p>
<ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3">
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">AMD Zen 5 Architecture | Granite Ridge | 4nm TSMC FinFET</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">16 Cores / 32 Threads | Base: 4.3 GHz | Boost: up to 5.7 GHz</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">128MB L3 Cache (dual CCD, one with 3D V-Cache) | 16MB L2 Cache</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Socket AM5 | DDR5-5600 | PCIe 5.0</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">170W TDP | Fully Unlocked | AMD EXPO | PBO</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Integrated AMD Radeon Graphics (basic display output)</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Compatible: AMD 600 &amp; 800 Series Motherboards</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">No Stock Cooler Included — 240mm AIO minimum recommended</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">3-Year Warranty</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>Proudly sold by the Ringwood Digital Store.</em></p>
]]></content:encoded>
					
					<wfw:commentRss>https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/shop/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d-4-3ghz-16-core-am5-zen-5/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
			<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">1758</post-id>	</item>
	</channel>
</rss>
