Intel Core i9 12900KS 16-core LGA 1700
Intel
84 Overall Score
vs
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
SMC
80 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
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Ai Llm
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Specifications
| Intel Core i9 12900KS | SMC EPYC 9555P | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i9 | EPYC |
| Model | 12900KS | 9555P |
| Codename | Alder Lake | Turin |
| Class | desktop | server |
| Process | 7 | 4★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 16 | 64★ |
| P-cores | 8 | 64★ |
| E-cores | 8★ | — |
| Threads | ||
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 14 | 64★ |
| L3 Cache | ||
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1700 | AMD Socket SP5 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | ||
| TDP | 150★ | 360 |
| Max Turbo Power | 241★ | 400 |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | — |
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
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
- Strong multi thread (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ai (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong platform (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong efficiency (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i9 12900KS
Scores 84 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 28 specs.