Testseek.com have collected 216 expert reviews of the Intel Core i9 12900K 3.2GHz Socket 1700 and the average rating is 88%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Intel Core i9 12900K 3.2GHz Socket 1700.
November 2021
(88%)
216 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Impressive application performance, "Best" gaming performance, Better value than AMD
DDR5 adds price premium, Can be a power hod under heavy loads, Ryzen still faster in some multi-threaded tests
After a long absence, Intel's 12-gen Core i9-12900K and its hybrid design puts Intel back on top in desktop CPUs while offering next-generation technology and a big surprise: relatively good value over Ryzen...
Just a few weeks after the launch of Rocket Lake in March, we started hearing about Intel Alder Lake and just how good it would be both performance-wise and the platform upgrades that include DDR5 and PCIe 5. Now here we are, myself, several hours past te...
Incredible performance, Power efficient, Supports all the latest tech, Great for gaming
Will have to buy all new hardware
Both the Intel Core i9-12900K and Core i5-12600K are among the best processors Intel has released in years, with incredible performance. Intel really has regained its crown, and even though you'll have to invest in new hardware to even install one of thes...
Problems with gaming performance, Requires other hardware upgrades
No, not unless you fit a very specific demographicCredit: Reviewed / Joanna Nelius Intel's 12th-gen desktop processors are the first x86 desktop processors to have hybrid core architecture.For productivity and creative tasks, Intel's latest CPUs are more...
The Intel Core i9-12900K is the fastest gaming processor on the planet while the Core i5-12600K offers unprecedented gaming performance at its price point. Whip in superior pricing and excellent performance in all other types of workloads, and both Alder...
Superior to AMD's 5950X in most benchmarks, Improved gaming performance, Superb single/multi-core performance, Both CPUs offer integrated graphics, 12900K marginally cheaper than 5950X
Extremely power hungry, Costly to upgrade to
Billed as a true game-changer for the company sometimes known as Chipzilla, Intel's 12th Generation Core codenamed ‘Alder Lake' is now available to buy from retailers. So, the question now is, with our results now in the books, can we recommend the new co...
Published: 2021-11-04, Author: Peter , review by: eteknix.com
They're all fantastic, and I think most will be happy with the 12600K or even the 12700K if you need a little more punch. The prices of both are certainly more competitive than I expected. However, the 12900K is just such a brutal weapon that I can't help...
Published: 2021-11-04, Author: Andrew , review by: techteamgb.co.uk
Abstract: They finally did it! Intel moved off of their 14 Nm ++++++++++ process node, redesigned their cores AND EVEN ADDED A WHOLE OTHER CPU for good measure. This is such a significant moment for Intel – for the industry in general – so expect this video to be a...
Abstract: The Intel Core i9-12900K is an outstanding high-end CPU, with Intel offering typically high single-core speeds while also seeing a major boost to multi-threaded workloads to challenge AMD’s Ryzen range...
Yes. Right now, there isn't anything that performs as well as the Core i9-12900K. That said, it consumes a lot of power, so make sure to buy a beefy power supply and cooler alongside it.Editors' RecommendationsThe best processors for 2021 The best Intel p...
