Intel Core i9 12900KS 16-core LGA 1700
Intel
84 Overall Score
vs
Expert X6AIR BGA
Expert
11 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
Expert X6AIR BGA
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Productivity
Ai Llm
Gaming
Budget
Server
Efficiency
Specifications
| Intel Core i9 12900KS | Expert X6AIR | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | — |
| Series | Core i9 | — |
| Model | 12900KS | ARM710T |
| Codename | Alder Lake | — |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 7★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 16★ | — |
| P-cores | 8★ | — |
| E-cores | 8★ | — |
| Threads | 24★ | — |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 14★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 30★ | — |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | No data | |
| PassMark Single | No data | |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | — |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✓★ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1700 | BGA |
| PCIe | 5.0 | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20★ | — |
| TDP | 150★ | — |
| Max Turbo Power | 241★ | — |
| 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 (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong ai (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average affordability (15th percentile)15th %ile
Expert X6AIR BGA
- Strong affordability (73rd percentile)
- Strong social proof (71st percentile)
- Below average ai (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average multi thread (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average efficiency (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average single thread (13th percentile)13th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i9 12900KS
Scores 84 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 20 of 28 specs.
