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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 399 reviews

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Customers consistently note the exceptional performance of the Core i9-12900K, with many reporting significant improvements in frame rates and overall smoothness, making it ideal for gaming and demanding applications. The processor is also praised for its excellent price-to-performance ratio, with several customers highlighting its affordability and value for the level of performance it offers. Additionally, its powerful capabilities and compatibility with various systems are well-received, making it a popular choice for enthusiasts and professionals alike.

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  • Cons mentioned:
    Runs hot

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome 12th gen 12900k

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    12th gen 12900k is awesome Processor handles everything i run great for vr gaming with the 16 cores and 24 threads,runs hot get a 360mm aio cooler,i use corsair 150i elite lcd keeps it in check will show in pictures

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Intel team
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      Hello Metalbeast. Thank you for your great review! It is great to know that you are happy with the gaming performance of this 12Th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-12900K Processor! We hope you can continue to take good advantage of the remarkable performance, lightning speeds and easy overclocking capabilities of this processor!

      Thank you for choosing Intel!

  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    One step down from the top but cool.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Paired it with 4080 on a full EK triple rad custom loop. Finish the build recently and is airtight. Should be fast

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    By far the best CPU on thr market.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This thing is an absolute beast. Super easy to over clock. I have mine with the p cores set to 3 @ 55 3@53 and 2 @52 And the e cores all at 41 I and destroying thread rippers on cinebench I am running a 360 mm rad with 3 120mm fans only so if I added 3 more to do push pull I cant imagine how much faster this CPU could go. Intel thank you for finally getting back in the game and putting out something so amazing. BTW make sure you have a good PSU this thing is power hungry.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I9 12900k

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Core i9 12th Gen for one of the best performances ever Recommend always

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gaming

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing processor, runs all the AAA games no need for the 12990ks this one’s going to be perfect for any light to heavy gaming/ Streaming.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fast as fast can be (in H1 2022)

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Top of the line Intel performance. Requires a good cooling solution - not included (I used the Corsair iCUE H150i Elite). Came in the fancy retail box.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gaming

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Absolute beast!

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This processor crushes everything I throw at it, really remarkable. It beats out the 5950x in single core operations and is perfect for gaming.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Intel team
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      Hello Dave. Thank you for your great review! We are pleased to know that the performance of this unit has exceeded your expectations! We hope you can continue to take good advantage of the remarkable performance, blazing speeds and easy overclocking capabilities of your new Intel® Core™ i9 Processor!

      Thank you for choosing Intel!

  • Pros mentioned:
    Cooling

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gaming Beast

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Wow this i9 decimates! I love it and paired it with a Corsair H150 and it runs cool idle 27 gaming not past 65.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cooling

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best bang for buck

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best cpu I’ve ever owned it is a beast paired it with a ek vector cpu block to keep temps under 70c full load

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love a packaging

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Needed an upgrade from my i7-9700F, so far love the performance and it comes in a golden waffle which is always a plus.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Intel team
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      Hello Shinigami21. Thank you for sharing your review on our 12Th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-12900K Processor! We are pleased to know that you have noticed a big improvement on the performance of your system with this new processor upgrade! We are sure that this processor will continue to add a great value to your computer build!

      Thank you for choosing Intel!

  • Pros mentioned:
    Gaming, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Can't beat the performance for this price

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I upgraded from an Intel i7 7700k to this processor and it's day and night difference for speed and CPU load when gaming. I game in 2k resolution and this purrs while doing so. Definitely recommend an AIO cooler for it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A beast simple as that can handle anything you wanna do or play

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great watch. I love it. It is capable of tracking your health, sleep patterns, heart rate, check your messages, answer calls, and so many other features. I would recommend it to everyone who is interested in improving their health. It’s a great watch. Love all the accessories you can use with it….

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Next level…

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fast and beyond the 5950x. Paired with DDR5 memory just amazing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Intel team
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      Hello JTdtom1984. Thank you for your great review! Indeed, our 12Th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-12900K Processor delivers a pretty remarkable performance, which takes your gaming experience to the next level! Happy gaming!

      Thank you for choosing Intel!

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Power!

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Such an excellent cpu! Used in my new pc build! Paired with a 3090ti and asus gaming wifi 6 MB with ddr5. Does anything and everything great!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good but expensive

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Built my first computer with this and it is rather quick. The price is a good chunk of change but was able to get it price matched so decided to get it from best buy

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Intel i9

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I havent done anything that would require the full potential for the i9 but for what I have been using it for its kept very cool temps and overall performs amazing. I hope in the future ill be able to use it to the maximum potential.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great CPU

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great CPU. Overclocks great. 5.0GHZ easy. 3080 combo with this works great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Performance

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This CPU handles everything you throw at it just make sure you get a decent cooler and or under volt the CPU if you plan on using it for any CPU heavy loads as the high-power consumption equals high heat.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    CPU upgrade

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Cpu is a big upgrade for me from my AMD Ryzen 5 2600 x. Runs super smooth and my FPS is up there.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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