Intel Core i9 12900KS 16-core LGA 1700

Intel Core i9 12900KS 16-core LGA 1700

Intel
84 Overall Score
vs
ADVB3 HDT90ZFBGRBOX

ADVB3 HDT90ZFBGRBOX

ADVB3
40 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

ADVB3 HDT90ZFBGRBOX

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Productivity
Intel
89
ADVB3
41
Ai Llm
Intel
83
ADVB3
32
Gaming
Intel
80
ADVB3
39
Budget
Intel
79
ADVB3
50
Server
Intel
75
ADVB3
31
Efficiency
Intel
74
ADVB3
32

Specifications

Intel Core i9 12900KSADVB3 HDT90ZFBGRBOX
Processor
BrandIntelAMD
SeriesCore i9Phenom II X6
Model12900KS1090T
CodenameAlder LakeThuban
Classdesktopdesktop
Process7★45
Cores & Clocks
Cores16★6
P-cores8★—
E-cores8★—
Threads24★6
Base Clock
3,400
3,200
Boost Clock
5,500
3,600
Cache
L2 Cache14★3
L3 Cache30★6
Performance
PassMark Multi
43,379
3,958
PassMark Single
4,322
1,502
Memory
Memory TypeDDR5★DDR3
Max Speed
4,800
1,333
Channels22
Max Memory
128
No data
ECC✓★—
Platform & Power
SocketLGA 1700AM3
PCIe5.0—
PCIe Lanes20★—
TDP150125★
Max Turbo Power241★—
Unlocked✓✓
Graphics & AI
Integrated GraphicsIntel 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

ADVB3 HDT90ZFBGRBOX

  • Strong social proof (78th percentile)
  • Strong feature (75th percentile)
  • Below average ai (32nd percentile)
  • Below average efficiency (33rd percentile)
  • Below average single thread (34th percentile)
  • Below average multi thread (34th percentile)

Pricing

Intel Core i9 12900KS 16-core LGA 1700

ADVB3 HDT90ZFBGRBOX

No current pricing available

Verdict

★ Winner: Intel Core i9 12900KS

Scores 84 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 28 specs.

Intel Core i9 12900KS Better at:

Ai LlmBudgetGamingServerEfficiencyProductivity

Also Consider