CPU-Z VALIDATOR V3 - BETA VERSION - PROD ENVIRONMENT
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12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900K
7098.30 MHz
EVGA Corp. Z690 DARK KINGPIN · 32 GB DDR5-6000 · NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030
Warning
CPU-Z 3.01.0
Date:
Type: Quick Check
Duration: 5 seconds
System Analysis
6 Warnings 1 Info

Your processor's power limits (PL1/PL2) appear to be set to an unlimited value. This means the CPU is allowed to draw as much power as it wants, with no enforced safeguard beyond what the cooling and voltage regulation can sustain. While this can unlock maximum performance, the processor may run hotter, consume more energy, and experience increased electrical stress over time.

This configuration is often applied automatically by motherboard manufacturers through performance-enhancing profiles. Even without any user changes, many boards ship with these limits effectively disabled by default.

We recommend reviewing your power limit settings in the BIOS or in the software provided by your motherboard. Restoring sensible PL1/PL2 values (typically aligned with the processor's rated TDP) can help lower temperatures, reduce power consumption, and extend the long-term reliability of your CPU.

Your processor is currently operating with fewer threads than its official specifications. It is running with 1 threads, while this CPU normally supports 2 threads.

This limitation reduces performance and may indicate a configuration issue.

This situation can happen when Windows is set to limit the number of active cores, when BIOS settings are not at their defaults, or when a recent change has disabled certain CPU features. In rare cases, a BIOS update may be required for the system to properly detect the full capabilities of the processor.

We recommend checking Windows’ advanced boot options (msconfig) to ensure all cores are enabled. You should also load the default settings in your BIOS to restore proper CPU configuration.

Your RAM is currently operating at a lower frequency than it was designed for. It is running at 6000 MT/s, while its rated speed is 7800 MT/s.

This doesn’t cause issues, but you may miss out on some performance.

Enabling the proper memory profile (XMP/EXPO/DOCP) in the BIOS usually restores the RAM to its intended speed. It’s optional, but adjusting this setting can help your system run a bit faster.

Your graphics driver has not been updated in over 6 months. You are running version 581.29, released 9 months ago, while a much newer version (582.78) is available.

Such an outdated driver can cause crashes, instability, and serious performance issues.

Updating to the latest driver is strongly recommended to ensure compatibility and stability. Download the latest drivers for your graphics card here: NVIDIA Drivers

Your antivirus (Windows Defender) is active, but its virus definitions are out of date.

The PC may have been offline for a while, or the latest updates could not be downloaded.

Connect to the internet and run an update in your antivirus to get the latest protection.

Windows reports 2 device(s) that are not working correctly. A device in this state is either unavailable or running in a degraded mode, and Windows will keep retrying it at every boot.

This usually comes from a driver that failed to load or was stopped after an error: a bad or outdated driver, a device that is not seated properly, or a component that is starting to fail.

Open the Device Manager to see which devices are flagged, then reinstall or update their drivers from the manufacturer's website. If a device keeps failing after a clean driver install, reseat it and test it on another port or slot. The Drivers button in the Software section lists every affected device.

12 device(s) have no driver installed, so Windows cannot use them at all. This is very common on a fresh Windows installation, where the chipset drivers have not been installed yet.

Windows ships generic drivers for common hardware but not for chipset controllers, card readers, or manufacturer-specific devices, which have to be installed separately.

Install the chipset driver package for your motherboard or laptop from the manufacturer's support page, then run Windows Update. The Drivers button in the Software section lists every device still waiting for a driver.

01 Processor (CPU)
Max. Frequency
7100 MHz
L3 Cache
30 MB
PL1/PL2 unlocked
Power (TDP)
59 W
0125 W
CPU Name
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900K
Cores & Threads
1 CPU | 1 Core | 1 Thread
Frequency
7098.30 MHz (71 * 99.98 MHz) - Max Turbo: 7100.00 MHz
Multiplier
Current: 71 | Min: 4 | Max: 51
Architecture
Alder Lake | Stepping: C0 | Technology: 10 nm
CPUID / Ext.
6.7.2 | 6.97
IA Extensions
MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, EM64T, VT-x, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA
L1 Data Cache
48 KB (12-way, 64-byte line)
L1 Instruction Cache
32 KB (8-way, 64-byte line)
L2 Cache
1.25 MB (10-way, 64-byte line)
L3 Cache
30 MB (12-way, 64-byte line)
Microcode
Rev. 0x26
TDP
125 W / PL1: 4095.88 W / PL2: 4095.88 W
Temperature
TjMax: 100°C
Type
Retail
02 Motherboard
Model
EVGA Corp. Z690 DARK KINGPIN
Socket
LGA1700
North Bridge
Intel Alder Lake rev 02
South Bridge
Intel Z690 rev 11
BIOS
American Megatrends International LLC. 2.13 (03/29/2023)
03 Memory (RAM)
Total Capacity
32 GB
Channels
128 bits
Dual Channel
Effective Speed
DDR5-6000
3000 MHz
Memory Slots (2 / 2)
G.SKILL
16 GB
S0
G.SKILL
16 GB
S1
Total Size
32768 MB (32 GB)
Type
Quad Channel (128 bit) DDR5-SDRAM
Frequency
3000 MHz (DDR5-6000) - Ratio: 1:30
Timings
36-46-46-125-171-2 (tCAS-tRCD-tRP-tRAS-tRC-tCR)
Slot #1 Module
16 GB G.Skill Lv1-7800C36 F5-7800J3646H16G (WW05'24)
Slot #2 Module
16 GB G.Skill Lv1-7800C36 F5-7800J3646H16G (WW05'24)
04 Graphic Card (GPU)
GPU Clock
1189 MHz
GPU VRAM
2 GB
Peak GPU temp.
24 °C
0100 °C
GPU Name
NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 - Manufacturer: MSI
GPU Frequency
1189.5 MHz (Turbo: 1430 MHz)
GPU Units
Cores: 384 | Texture (TMU): 24 | Render (ROP): 16
GPU VRAM
2 GB SDDR4 (Samsung) | 64-bit Bus @ 1050 MHz
GPU Drivers
NVIDIA GeForce Driver 581.29 | Version 32.0.15.8129 (09/05/2025)
05 Storage
C:\Patriot M.2 P300 128GB (FW: APF1M3R1)
66% usedTotal 119 GiB
Name
Patriot M.2 P300 128GB (FW: APF1M3R1)
Size
119 GiB (~130 GB)
Type
Fixed SSD - Bus: NVMe PCIe 4x 3.0 (8 GT/s)
Volume
C:\ - Size: 118.6GB (65.7% used)
Run Time
Power Cycles: 92 | Power-On: 2 h | 0.1 TBW
Health
Remaining Life: 100% | Media Errors: 0 | Temperature: 19°C
D:\KINGSTON SA400S37240G (FW: S3E00101)
18% usedTotal 223 GiB
Name
KINGSTON SA400S37240G (FW: S3E00101)
Size
223 GiB (~240 GB)
Type
Fixed SSD - Bus: SATA
Volume
D:\ - Size: 223.5GB (18.4% used)
Run Time
Power Cycles: 1671 | Power-On: 7 h
Health
Remaining Life: 100% | Temperature: 15°C
06 Display
Monitor
Samsung S27R35A (W09'2021)
Specifications
27.2 inches (69.1 cm) | 1920 x 1080 pixels (FHD) @ 50-71 Hz
Current Mode
1920 x 1080 pixels | 60 Hz
07 Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Professional (x64) - 22H2 | Installed on 2050-05-04
Security
Secure Boot: Enabled | TPM: Enabled (V2.0 hardware)
Features
Code Integrity: Enabled | Fast Startup: Enabled
Power Plan
Custom (26dcfbb3) | 4 plans defined
Antivirus
Windows Defender: Enabled | Out of date
Boot Time
74 seconds (POST: 14 s. | Logon: 34 s. | Startup: 26 s.)
Stability
5 unexpected crashes (BSOD) detected
Drivers
2 devices are not working correctly, 12 have no driver installed
Processes
14 running processes
CPU-Z Version
3.01.0.x64
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