Intel Core i9 12900KF 16-core LGA1700
Intel
86 Overall Score
vs
CG CHIPS GATE EPYC 7443 24-core AMD Socket SP3
CG CHIPS GATE
74 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i9 12900KF 16-core LGA1700
85 out of 100 high confidence 46 reviews
The Intel Core i9-12900KF is widely praised for its blazing-fast performance, massive gaming FPS gains, and solid multitasking abilities, especially for users upgrading from older CPUs. Many verified buyers note it runs hot and requires a good cooler, and a few reported compatibility or DOA issues. Overall, it's seen as a top-tier gaming processor that offers excellent value when under $300, though power draw and heat are common concerns.
Pros
- Blazing fast gaming performance
- Excellent single-thread speed
- Great value under $300
- Strong multitasking capabilities
- Overclockable and easy to tune
Cons
- Runs very hot under load
- High power consumption
- Requires a dedicated GPU
- Some units arrived DOA or with issues
- Needs advanced cooling solution
Gaming performance 12
Heat output 8
Value for money 6
Power consumption 5
Compatibility issues 4
Overclocking 5
CG CHIPS GATE EPYC 7443 24-core AMD Socket SP3
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Intel Core i9 12900KF | CG CHIPS GATE EPYC 7443 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i9 | EPYC |
| Model | 12900KF | 7443 |
| Codename | Alder Lake | Milan |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 7 | 7 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 16 | 24★ |
| P-cores | 8 | 24★ |
| E-cores | 8★ | — |
| Threads | 24 | 48★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 14★ | 12 |
| L3 Cache | ||
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA1700 | AMD Socket SP3 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | ||
| TDP | 125★ | 200 |
| Max Turbo Power | 241★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | None | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i9 12900KF 16-core LGA1700
- Strong single thread (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong ai (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong multi thread (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong platform (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average affordability (31st percentile)
CG CHIPS GATE EPYC 7443 24-core AMD Socket SP3
- Strong ai (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong multi thread (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong efficiency (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong platform (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average affordability (5th percentile)5th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i9 12900KF
Scores 86 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 28 specs.