Intel Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

This will lost to Zen 5800x 3D in gaming dont bother with it

Im blown away by the sheer power and performance of the Intel Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor! With an impressive 16 cores (8P+8E) and clock speeds up to 5.2 GHz, this unlocked beast takes computing to a whole new level. Whether youre a gamer, content creator, or a professional in need of maximum processing power, this processor delivers. The LGA1700 socket and compatibility with 600 Series Chipset ensure seamless integration into your system. The 125W TDP rating showcases its efficiency and ability to handle heavy workloads effortlessly. From smooth multitasking to demanding applications, this processor excels in every aspect. If youre seeking unmatched performance and the ultimate computing experience, the Intel Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor is an absolute game-changer. It earns a well-deserved five-star rating for its exceptional performance and cutting-edge technology.

This thing is awesome, my computer feels snappy and responsive. I only wish that I had bought the 12900KS for the additional $100. Although a marginal difference, spend the money once you know?

Very excited to get up and running, came in OG box sealed. Took a long time to get but very pleased

very nice package

This isnt the processor for everyone, but it is very fast. The individual cores arent significantly different from those in the 13th generation i7. But if you have a need for a lot of parallel processing then this may be the processor for you. I do software development, which it doesnt help 99% of the time, gaming, which it helps a little, and occasionally transcoding large amounts of video and music. During transcoding it helps a huge amount. I have over 300GB of FLAC audio files that I ripped from my CD collection, I never buy mp3s. I wanted to have that on my phone, but I didnt want to carry it at full rate because I cant tell the difference in the car, so I transcoded it. I had done that once before and it took more than a day on a five year old Ryzen 7. This machine took around 30 minutes. 30-40 times faster. At work the optics team, which uses ray tracing software to design optical telescopes and laser focusing lenses, uses i9s in preference to Xeons. The Xeons might be faster under some circumstances, but the machines are hugely expensive, so the i9s are much better for price performance. Would I buy it again? Id probably buy the 13th generation, but if I had any sense Id just get the 13th gen i7.

High price, but high performance. Great processor but needs a serious cooler otherwise it will thermal cutback and slow down.

This one is fantastic, I have been using it for the past couple of months and the performance is outstanding. No issues found.

if you can afford this its well worth it, for me especially i went from i7 9th gen to i9 12900k

This is a good product