Intel Core I9-12900K 3.20GHZ Chip

Intel Core I9-12900K 3.20GHZ Chip

Intel Core I9-12900K 3.20GHZ Chip


Intel Core i9-12900K Desktop processorIntel Core i9-12900K Desktop processorIntel Core i9-12900K Desktop processor


Weight: 431 g
Dimensions: 16.4 x 13 x 13.9 cm; 431 Grams
Brand: Intel
Model: BX8071512900K
Batteries Included: No
Manufacture: Intel
Dimensions: 16.4 x 13 x 13.9 cm; 431 Grams

36 Responses

  1. Anonymous says:

     United States

    I love the Intel i9 unlocked processor. I have always used Intel and will continue to do so. All of my games operate smoothly, the graphics are amazing used with the correct moniter and Gpu. In my opinion Intel beats Ryzen hands down.
    I love the Intel i9 unlocked processor. I have always used Intel and will continue to do so. All of my games operate smoothly, the graphics are amazing used with the correct moniter and Gpu. In my opinion Intel beats Ryzen hands down.

  2. Anonymous says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 2 From Our UsersThis thing was so patient with me as I turned it on without a cooler several times because my pump was failing. Sure it shut off when it hit ~102 Celsius but there was no long term damage and now it serves me well with a working pump. We love to see it.
    This thing was so patient with me as I turned it on without a cooler several times because my pump was failing. Sure it shut off when it hit ~102 Celsius but there was no long term damage and now it serves me well with a working pump. We love to see it.

  3. LucyOVSylbzj says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 9 From Our UsersAre usually go for the best products and it was a mistake for my first PC build I chose this chip and I didn’t know it runs that hot I built my PC I had enough fans but I had a 240 mm radiator I want a Micro Center and had to get a 360 mm cooler from the pool. The temps were at 89 to 92°C after the deep cool AIO under stress, test and bench testing the temp stay under 60°C , other than that I game hard on it and stream and the CPU usage never goes past 30%. It’s pretty overkill but that’s how I like my PC.
    Are usually go for the best products and it was a mistake for my first PC build I chose this chip and I didn’t know it runs that hot I built my PC I had enough fans but I had a 240 mm radiator I want a Micro Center and had to get a 360 mm cooler from the pool. The temps were at 89 to 92C after the deep cool AIO under stress, test and bench testing the temp stay under 60C , other than that I game hard on it and stream and the CPU usage never goes past 30%. It’s pretty overkill but that’s how I like my PC.

  4. Emily Ferron says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 11 From Our Users12th Gen Top Tie
    Purchased this for my new rig as opposed to an i7 based on price point at time of purchase (this was actually cheaper than the i7).
    Paired with RTX 4060TI 8GB.

    NO regrets.
    This can handle anything I throw at it, without issue (gaming wise) and never goes above 50/55C (not overclocked and cooled with 240MM AIO from Corsair) Idles around 32/33C
    Very responsive with plenty of clearance if I ever want to OC this guy.
    Heat was a concern after reading reviews and only having a 240MM radiator (sitting over a 4060Ti), but no issues – heat or performance) at all.

    Great time to buy with new gen just arriving recently.

  5. Anonymous says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 9 From Our UsersCame packaged kinda poorly, and didn’t include the golden coin case, which makes me think maybe it was pre owned. When I opened the packaging though it had no paste on it and the pins looked brand new, so maybe they just don’t include it anymore since it isn’t the newest flag ship??
    Came packaged kinda poorly, and didn’t include the golden coin case, which makes me think maybe it was pre owned. When I opened the packaging though it had no paste on it and the pins looked brand new, so maybe they just don’t include it anymore since it isn’t the newest flag ship??

  6. NathanielDavila says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 4 From Our UsersIt's been less then 24hrs since I upgraded from an i7-8700 and could instantly tell a difference in performance. Haven't had the need to overclock since it handles streaming on twitch/kick with obs while playing games on the same PC very nicely at stock settings.
    It’s been less then 24hrs since I upgraded from an i7-8700 and could instantly tell a difference in performance. Haven’t had the need to overclock since it handles streaming on twitch/kick with obs while playing games on the same PC very nicely at stock settings.

  7. AshelyCasiano says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 11 From Our UsersIt's great, I'm using 13900k but wanted a better cpu for my 2nd PC, and it's great, especially for compute tasks and multi-threaded workloads. The raptor lake, and forthcoming, will of course be better, but if you need the best Alder Lake CPU and can find a decent deal, it won't let you down. I'm able to cool it efficiently with a Noctua N-14 (single stack, single fan setup) and it works great.
    It’s great, I’m using 13900k but wanted a better cpu for my 2nd PC, and it’s great, especially for compute tasks and multi-threaded workloads. The raptor lake, and forthcoming, will of course be better, but if you need the best Alder Lake CPU and can find a decent deal, it won’t let you down. I’m able to cool it efficiently with a Noctua N-14 (single stack, single fan setup) and it works great.

  8. DelilahWTPK says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 3 From Our Usersmany cores, able to run multiple virtual machines with unnoticeable slowdown to other functions. Stays at 1-3% when playing games paired with a 3070. May upgrade to 13th gen later, but i really can't complain in terms of performance. Only have a dualfan/dual heatsink cpu cooler and it stays below 60 celsius at all times. Rests at about 30.
    many cores, able to run multiple virtual machines with unnoticeable slowdown to other functions. Stays at 1-3% when playing games paired with a 3070. May upgrade to 13th gen later, but i really can’t complain in terms of performance. Only have a dualfan/dual heatsink cpu cooler and it stays below 60 celsius at all times. Rests at about 30.

  9. Anonymous says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 7 From Our UsersThe processor also runs surprisingly cool, even under heavy load.
    I recently got my hands on the Intel Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor, and I have to say, I am blown away by its performance. This processor is an absolute powerhouse, with 16 cores (8P+8E) and speeds of up to 5.2 GHz. It’s also unlocked, which means I can push its limits even further if I want to.

    Installing the processor was easy enough, although I did have to make sure my motherboard was compatible with the LGA1700 socket and 600 series chipset. Once I had everything set up, I fired up my favorite games and applications to see how the processor would perform.

    The results were nothing short of impressive. The i9-12900K chewed through every task I threw at it with ease, from demanding video editing software to the latest AAA games. I was able to multitask without any lag or slowdowns, and my system felt incredibly responsive and snappy.

    The processor also runs surprisingly cool, even under heavy load. I did notice a slight increase in power consumption compared to my old processor, but it’s a small price to pay for the sheer performance boost.

    Overall, I am extremely satisfied with the Intel Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor. If you’re a power user or a gamer who demands the best performance, this processor is definitely worth considering. It’s not cheap, but in my opinion, it’s worth every penny for the sheer power and speed it delivers.

  10. Anonymous says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 6 From Our UsersIt is a very good produc
    It is a very good product
    arrived on time
    He is a good selle

  11. CornellDaley says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 5 From Our UsersThis CPU is power hungry under load but in games the CPU is fast. This also works fine for workstation workloads but this shines in gaming for sure. Also if you have the cooling this CPU can be clocked even higher for better performance. But for this you will need a decent CPU cooler.
    This CPU is power hungry under load but in games the CPU is fast. This also works fine for workstation workloads but this shines in gaming for sure. Also if you have the cooling this CPU can be clocked even higher for better performance. But for this you will need a decent CPU cooler.

  12. Safety Products Research Center says:

     Canada

    great CPU but it was running hot for me but still great product..
    great CPU but it was running hot for me but still great product..

  13. Anonymous says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 8 From Our UsersThis was a huge upgrade to my system for good price. Im back into the modern pc world. Win 11 runs grea
    This was a huge upgrade to my system for good price. Im back into the modern pc world. Win 11 runs grea

  14. Commerce Contributor says:

     Germany

    +
    Alles luft Prima, allerdings brauche ich eine Rechnung, welche ich nicht beantragen kann. Bitte um Rckmeldung

  15. Bob Joseph says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 26 From Our UsersThis cpu is killer and can literally handle any game you throw at it on max settings, and the same can be said for most workload programs. However I bought it back in early 2022, when it was still way overpriced for what it is now
    This cpu is killer and can literally handle any game you throw at it on max settings, and the same can be said for most workload programs. However I bought it back in early 2022, when it was still way overpriced for what it is now

  16. therunningbug says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 23 From Our UsersThis is the fastest processor I've ever owned and with it I upgraded my entire pc. Even though I purchased last years model it's still extremely fast and works well.. Make sure you pair this with a good motherboard otherwise it can run pretty hot.
    This is the fastest processor I’ve ever owned and with it I upgraded my entire pc. Even though I purchased last years model it’s still extremely fast and works well.. Make sure you pair this with a good motherboard otherwise it can run pretty hot.

  17. Anonymous says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 14 From Our UsersI found this on sale for $350. A 12th gen i9 for a comparable price to an i7 I mean the review writes itself couldn’t have been more excited to get such a great cpu for such a competitive price.
    I found this on sale for $350. A 12th gen i9 for a comparable price to an i7 I mean the review writes itself couldn’t have been more excited to get such a great cpu for such a competitive price.

  18. Anonymous says:

     Mexico

    El precio
    Hace un ao lo compre por 13500. Pesos y hoy lo compre por menos de 10000. Actualice un equipo y por el precio de generacion 10 a hice un mejor equipo

  19. TwylaFSOWusdepx says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 58 From Our UsersGreat Upgrade from 9900K
    So far this thing is great! I upgraded from the 9900K and this has been a noticeable difference. I’m still in the process of updating drivers and reinstalling some software. I haven’t done any overclocking so the Cinebench score and temps are straight stock settings.
    After seeing all the info on how hot this thing can get I added the Thermalright contact frame. It was a breeze to install. I watched the Gamer’s Nexus video about this frame and followed their directions.
    For the motherboard I went with a MSI Z690 MPG Edge Wifi DDR4 so I could reuse my current RAM. I had to order a LGA 1700 bracket for the NZXT Kraken X73 AIO. I ordered both the frame and the LGA 1700 mount from Amazon and both arrived fast and were exactly what I needed.
    So far my temps are staying in the general range of my 9900K. I’m planning to do a little gaming this week with it so I’ll have a chance to see how it does under my daily use. I also do a bit of Premiere and After Effects so I’m looking forward to seeing how it works there as well.
    Overall, this is probably way more processor than I NEED. I was still able to do what I needed to do with the 9900K. I built the 9900K in 2020 during the height of the astronomically high PC price wave. I ended up getting this processor for about $100 less than I paid for the 9900K two years ago. So the price-to-performance upgrade for me was a no brainer.
    If you want a fast processor at a reasonably decent price, this is a great one to get. Just be aware you will need to pay attention to your cooling.

  20. DillonNTSC says:

     Mexico

    Excelente
    Calidad 100% y lleg en perfectas condiciones sin duda la mejor opcin de compra

  21. Anonymous says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 4 From Our UsersVery excited to get up and running, came in OG box sealed. Took a long time to get but very pleased
    Very excited to get up and running, came in OG box sealed. Took a long time to get but very pleased

  22. Anonymous says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 31 From Our UsersSweet!
    Works great in my new system. I wouldn’t say easy to install, but none are, I always sweat bullets when I latch down the CPU holder. But other than that stable and powerful. Here’s my build, rock stable and fast as hell!

    Logitech G502 HERO High Performance Wired Gaming Mouse
    Logitech G910 Orion Spectrum RGB Wired Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
    External DVD Drive, USB 3.0 Portable CD/DVD +/-RW Drive/DVD Player
    Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 V2 ARGB 3in1 Square Frame Fan
    Cooler Master MasterFan SF360R ARGB 360mm All-In-One Square Frame Fan w/ 24 Independently-Controlled ARGB LEDS
    ASUS ROG Strix Z690-E Gaming WiFi 6E LGA 1700(Intel 12th Gen)ATX gaming motherboard
    Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition CPU Air Coolor
    Cylewet 10Pcs Mainboard Computer PC Internal Speaker Buzzer Computer Case Buzzer
    Intel Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked
    SAMSUNG 870 EVO SATA III SSD 1TB 2.5″ Internal Solid State Hard Drive
    Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh Airflow ATX Mid-Tower with Polygonal Mesh Front Panel, Crystalline Tempered Glass
    Corsair Vengeance DDR5 64GB (2x32GB) 5200MHz C40 Intel Optimized Desktop Memory
    Corsair RMX Series (2021), RM1000x, 1000 Watt, Gold, Fully Modular Power Supply,Black
    SAMSUNG 980 SSD 1TB PCle 3.0×4, NVMe M.2 2280, Internal Solid State Drive

  23. Anonymous says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 11 From Our UsersExcellent CPU
    It will handle all your multitasking needs with ease, even while gaming.
    Only con I can think of is that it does run very hot so you’ll need a high end cooler to get the best performance

  24. HeriberAbercrom says:

     France

    Tellement performa
    Sans doute l’un des meilleurs processeur du moment du coter de Intel. Le prix est assez leve mais la puissance ce fait ressentir, le passage sur la ram ddr5 est selon moi le meilleurs arguments de vente et un vrai avancement pour mon setup.

    Trs pratique pour raliser des lives twitch sans devoir perdre de FPS en jeu.

  25. Anonymous says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 5 From Our UsersIncredible cpu
    There’s nothing more to say, if you only want gaming get an i7, unless you’re into emulation that’s the only instance where you’ll get an actual edge
    It runs pretttty hot as it takes over 250 watts if it can, in my case over 270 so keep that in mind

  26. Anonymous says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 9 From Our UsersIt comes in a pretty box too.
    Received at least a week earlier than the scheduled assessment for delivery.
    Not installed yet but if you look at video reviews I’m sure you know this processor is going to preform when you need it as a creator.
    At the moment I’m still using a 2010 year, i7 that endured the test of time in a properly built computer.
    Now it’s time for the i9 12900K LGA1700 creator build computer to handle photography & video production in 2022.

  27. Mackenz9803 says:

     Canada

    Golden Review Award: 4 From Our UsersBest CPU I've owned, Lowest temps and usage
    This thing never goes over 15 percent usage, and most games its actually using 0-4 percent. Even on Escape From Tarkov at max settings 4k 140+ fps its using 4 percent at max and usually is at 0-1 percent, I don’t know if it’s my computer reading an error but I use a few apps to check including the task manager tab. I use an NZXT AIO and the temps on this thing are under 20 idle and when I’m gaming on any game it never goes over 45 and usually is in the low 30s. I tried WOW classic, Retail, Cyberpunk, Spiderman , and regularly play Escape from tarkov and all at 4k max settings and this thing just stays cool and and low usage. My GPU barely works as I have a 3090 TI, my GPU is usually at USAGE 40-50 percent at max 60 percent and stays cool, so I don’t think anything is bottle necking.

    My old computer has an I5 and I have a laptop with an I7 and when I am gaming they are usually at 90+ percent usage. Even my friend with the AMD 5800x3D was getting at least 30+percent usage for AAA games. This is the first Computer I’ve built where I’m actually not even worried about the CPU for how cool it runs. I’m really shocked on how good its performance is, Definitely recommend.

  28. Alex says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 14 From Our UsersAwesome Cpu blazzzing fast !!!!!! for gaming and other tasks . i see that the temps for this cpu work up into the 70's and even higher 80 + my recommendation is to undervote your cpu if your just gaming that will lower temps. With good thermal paste Kingpin cooling KPX and a water cooler im getting 55-58c in gaming hope it helps.
    Awesome Cpu blazzzing fast !!!!!! for gaming and other tasks . i see that the temps for this cpu work up into the 70’s and even higher 80 + my recommendation is to undervote your cpu if your just gaming that will lower temps. With good thermal paste Kingpin cooling KPX and a water cooler im getting 55-58c in gaming hope it helps.

  29. RhodaJ91rbfo says:

     India

    Golden Review Award: 16 From Our UsersThis processor is a beast 🔥
    I brought this processor for my gaming/workstation build .
    Combining this processor with nzxt 360 mm liquid cooling AIO , things went smoothly.
    It can handle literally all heavy tasks like 3d rendering , simulation , gaming , yet keeps temprature at 40c .
    Highly recommended for best gaming rigs .
    Note: 4th gen ssd is a plus for the build … Otherwise there might be bottleneck with gen3 ssds while doing 3d rendering works .

  30. MelindaMcLaughl says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 39 From Our UsersSo many cores to use!
    I bought this instead of the 12th gen i7 anticipating future demand for more cores. There is a price difference to consider. As many know, more cores doesn’t necessarily mean better. Games only use a max of 6 cores, though it may vary from game to game. If you just want to game, buy the i7 series. My 4790k had served me so well, it’s still my backup on my old mobo. It’s been at least 5 years since I bought ol’ reliable. She’s been through rough seas. It was time for her to rest easy.

    For the i9, in terms of gaming performance, only CPU heavy games like RTS games will see any benefit. Multi-tasking also sees benefit, though that’s limited to the hard drive it’s working off of. Still, I expect great things in the far future.

    The packaging is a keeper to be sure, too.

  31. John Hislop says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 21 From Our UsersThe connector pins under the chip
    Now has a thin film over it. Don’t know how it receives electricity and signal from the socket on the motherboard, probably similar to wireless charging, but at least it protects the pins so less likely to damage them while handling the CPU during the build. After all CPU is the most or second mot expensive component in a PC build.

    Other than that, the increase in core count and speed, couple with gen 4 SSD and RTX 3090 ti, everything else is just slow

  32. Anonymous says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 41 From Our UsersThe 12900k can be hard to justify. The 12700k is around two-thirds the cost and the difference in performance is only a few percent. Furthermore, you can get away with a moderate cooling solution on the 12700k whereas the 12900k really requires a top of the line cooler which will set you back even more. Even while using the NH-D15 CPU cooler I decided to underclock the 12900k a little bit in order to keep thermals in check, bringing the performance nearer to the 12700k. Given the option to do it over, I would have just gone with a 12700k and saved myself about $250.
    The 12900k can be hard to justify. The 12700k is around two-thirds the cost and the difference in performance is only a few percent. Furthermore, you can get away with a moderate cooling solution on the 12700k whereas the 12900k really requires a top of the line cooler which will set you back even more. Even while using the NH-D15 CPU cooler I decided to underclock the 12900k a little bit in order to keep thermals in check, bringing the performance nearer to the 12700k. Given the option to do it over, I would have just gone with a 12700k and saved myself about $250.

  33. Rachele78R says:

     Japa

    Golden Review Award: 9 From Our Users定格使用なら簡易水冷(240mm)でOK
    20225
    ASUS(ROG240mm)360mm
    H.265CPU80

    Z690
    65490offset-0.05VCore temp241W
    50300WCPU100

    27

    360mm100
    54

    6700K10H.2656700K1512900K7

    premiere Pro(4K8)

    240mm

  34. UVSShannon says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 2 From Our UsersJust about the best gaming chip you don't need!
    Aside from the nightmare Alder Lake is with ram clocking, this thing does everything you need to. Consistently hits 5.1 – 5.2ghz when needed.

    Don’t listen to the AMD fanboys who try to slander this chip for its heating. I literally just have a 240mm AIO and it doesn’t go above 78 and when gaming never even touches 70. Just do 5 seconds of research on a half decent air cooler or AIO and you’re fine with temps

  35. Anonymous says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 77 From Our UsersPurchased this CPU to finally upgrade my tired 8086k that I have had for close to 4 years now, and considering I also own a 3090 I was lucky enough to get last year, it was time. Paired with said gpu and a MSI Tomahawk Z690 with a Noctua NH-D15 Chromax Black cooler, this cpu runs complete marathons around my old 8086k. Certain games that would fully saturate my 8086k while also getting notifications from something like Discord would introduce very bad stutter, however those are completely eliminated with the 12900k. Temps are high when Im doing full resolution photo renders from my DJI Air 2S or Sony a6400 or straight up benchmarking, but that is expected and I'm not one to sweat about 80-90c temps, but if you are I would recommend the 12700k/5900x as they both run cooler and draw less wattage. However in gaming with multiple different Firefox tabs and discord/telegram open, it never even touches 70c, so your experience may vary depending on what type of work load you are doing. Make sure that if you do have a high powered gpu that you also have a high output power supply with a high efficiency rating as well, as my system can suck north of 600-750w full tilt (my power supply being a 1200w platinum EVGA that doesnt break a sweat under full load).
    Purchased this CPU to finally upgrade my tired 8086k that I have had for close to 4 years now, and considering I also own a 3090 I was lucky enough to get last year, it was time. Paired with said gpu and a MSI Tomahawk Z690 with a Noctua NH-D15 Chromax Black cooler, this cpu runs complete marathons around my old 8086k. Certain games that would fully saturate my 8086k while also getting notifications from something like Discord would introduce very bad stutter, however those are completely eliminated with the 12900k. Temps are high when Im doing full resolution photo renders from my DJI Air 2S or Sony a6400 or straight up benchmarking, but that is expected and I’m not one to sweat about 80-90c temps, but if you are I would recommend the 12700k/5900x as they both run cooler and draw less wattage. However in gaming with multiple different Firefox tabs and discord/telegram open, it never even touches 70c, so your experience may vary depending on what type of work load you are doing. Make sure that if you do have a high powered gpu that you also have a high output power supply with a high efficiency rating as well, as my system can suck north of 600-750w full tilt (my power supply being a 1200w platinum EVGA that doesnt break a sweat under full load).

  36. Anonymous says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 198 From Our UsersInsanely fast computation!
    I only used laptops up to this point and this is my first PC build however I got this processor specifically for Workstation class computation and high performance gaming. The Core i9-12900K is blazing fast and uses very little watts for gaming mostly hovering around 65W~80W in the games I have played so far. It renders 3D projects at such a speed I hardly have time to do something else before it is complete which is a great change of pace. I would say the Core i5-12600K is better geared for gaming and this is much more geared towards production or enthusiast class gaming. I highly recommend this processor or anything in the 12th gen Alder Lake family.

    Full System Specs:
    ASUS Prime Z690-A
    Noctua NH-D15 Chromax Black
    Intel Core i9-12900K 5.2GHz
    NVIDIA RTX A5000 24GB ECC
    G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB 5600MHz
    Samsung 980 PRO 2TB M.2 NVMe
    Samsung 970 EVO Plus 2TB M.2 NVMe
    Samsung 970 EVO Plus 2TB M.2 NVMe
    Samsung 970 EVO Plus 2TB M.2 NVMe
    EVGA Super Nova G5 850W 80 Plus Gold
    Fractal Torrent Gray E-ATX Mid Tower Case