Intel Core i9 12900KF 16-core LGA1700
Intel
86 Overall Score
vs
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
MSI
16 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
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Intel Core i9 12900KF | MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i9 | Ryzen 9 |
| Model | 12900KF | 9000 |
| Codename | Alder Lake | — |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 7★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 16★ | — |
| P-cores | 8★ | — |
| E-cores | 8★ | — |
| Threads | 24★ | — |
| Base Clock | No data | |
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 14★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 30★ | — |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | No data | |
| PassMark Single | No data | |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✗ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA1700 | AM5 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20★ | — |
| TDP | 125★ | — |
| Max Turbo Power | 241★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | — |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | None | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i9 12900KF 16-core LGA1700
- Strong single thread (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong multi thread (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong ai (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong platform (89th percentile)89th %ile
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
- Strong platform (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average single thread (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average ai (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average multi thread (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average efficiency (4th percentile)4th %ile
Pricing
Intel Core i9 12900KF 16-core LGA17000.232score per dollar
vs
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM50.041score per dollar
Intel Core i9 12900KF 16-core LGA1700 offers 5.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i9 12900KF
Scores 86 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 28 specs.
