Intel Core i9 12900KS 16-core LGA 1700
Intel
84 Overall Score
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Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 32-core Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462)
Dell
81 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i9 12900KS 16-core LGA 1700
78 out of 100 high confidence 41 reviews
The Intel Core i9-12900KS is widely praised for its exceptional speed and performance, often described as the fastest desktop chip available. Users highlight its ability to handle demanding tasks like gaming, video editing, and multitasking with ease. However, several reviewers note that it runs hot and requires adequate cooling, with some mentioning the need for undervolting or liquid cooling. A few complaints include the lack of a stock cooler and the high price, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Fastest desktop chip
- Excellent performance
- Handles demanding tasks
- Great for gaming
- Stable and reliable
Cons
- Runs hot
- No stock cooler included
- High price
- Requires good cooling
- May need undervolting
Performance 25
Heat 10
Cooling requirement 8
Value for money 7
Included cooler 3
Stability 5
Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 32-core Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462)
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Productivity
Server
Ai Llm
Gaming
Budget
Efficiency
Specifications
| Intel Core i9 12900KS | Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i9 | Xeon |
| Model | 12900KS | 5-2637 V2 |
| Codename | Alder Lake | Turin |
| Class | desktop | server |
| Process | 7 | 4★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 16 | 32★ |
| P-cores | 8 | 48★ |
| E-cores | 8★ | — |
| Threads | 24 | 64★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 14 | 48★ |
| L3 Cache | ||
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1700 | Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462) |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 64★ |
| TDP | 150★ | 200 |
| Max Turbo Power | 241★ | 350 |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | No |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i9 12900KS 16-core LGA 1700
- Strong single thread (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong platform (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong multi thread (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong ai (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average affordability (15th percentile)15th %ile
Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 32-core Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462)
- Strong multi thread (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ai (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong efficiency (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (91st percentile)91st %ile
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Intel Core i9 12900KS wins 9 specs while Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 wins 10.