Intel Core i9 12900KS 16-core LGA 1700
Intel
84 Overall Score
vs
Dell 7700
Dell
60 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
Dell 7700
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Productivity
Efficiency
Ai Llm
Gaming
Budget
Server
Specifications
| Intel Core i9 12900KS | Dell 7700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i9 | Core i7 |
| Model | 12900KS | 1255U |
| Codename | Alder Lake | Alder Lake-U |
| Class | desktop | laptop |
| Process | 7★ | 10 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 10 |
| P-cores | 8★ | 2 |
| E-cores | 8 | 8 |
| Threads | 24★ | 12 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 14★ | 2.5 |
| L3 Cache | 30★ | 12 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1700 | Intel BGA 1744 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 20 |
| TDP | 150 | 15★ |
| Max Turbo Power | 241 | 55★ |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Iris Xe 96EU |
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
Dell 7700
- Strong efficiency (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong single thread (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong platform (71st percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core i9 12900KS 16-core LGA 17000.007score per dollar
vs
Dell 77000.001score per dollar
Intel Core i9 12900KS 16-core LGA 1700 offers 7.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i9 12900KS
Scores 84 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 28 specs.
