Customer Ratings & Reviews

I think this might be the best value CPU from Intel right now for gaming. It is at least the better value compared to the I9-12900k as it delivers comparable performance at $200 less and doesn't heat up as much as the i9 CPU. I'm cooling my i7-12700K with the Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black and have paired this CPU with an Nvidia RTX 3070 FE. This combination is fantastic and I highly recommend this CPU.

I been wanting to upgrade from a i7 9700k, which is am amazing cpu. Intel managed to make a cpu worth upgrading too finally. My assumptions of the i7 9th bottlenecking my rtx3070 were right, ive managed to get at 20+ average fps in warzone, sometimes even see fps ive never seen.

Smokin fast lil chip here. And unlike the 11th gen this guy handles some overclocking. I didnt get to deep into it but i had 8 cores running at 5.4ghz but my 120mm aio couldn't handle it for long before throttling started. But expect a 5-10% increase in performance is feasible. My single thread score on passmark was 4350. Thats a 33% increase from the 11700k! 360mm cooler recommended if overclocking.

This processor is great. Runs cooler than a 5000 series amd while gaming at least. Can get very hot with mce enabled on multitasking benchmarks. Plays those games that don't like AMD very well.

I wanted to switch to AMD ryzen but i decided to give team blue one last chance, so I reluctantly upgraded from a Core i7 9700k to this i7-12700k thinking that I wouldn't notice any difference from the previous generation. I was proven wrong, this 12700k is an absolute performance beast. it kills my 9700k and doesn't even break a sweat. No matter the tasks whether video encoding or heavy multitasking running numerous programs. Video editing at 4k is now an absolute breeze. If you are a gamer , this is the CPU u need. I have an RTX 2070 super and was considering upgrading but due to market , I held off. This CPU has extended the life of my 2070, Game play feels more smoother , never dropping below 60fps at ultra setting at 1440p, an example would be Batman Arkham knight which is notoriously a stutter fest is now much smoother and immersive. I don't know how but this upgrade has made my games look better and more responsive. This CPU is a game changer. I have to commend AMD also for this because if they didnt challenge intel with Ryzen , intel would never have stepped up their game. The 12700k is the best CPU intel has made in over 20 years, this product is incredible, highly recommend and also AMD needs to be supported also ,so that things don't return to the way they were 15 years ago. Buy this cpu

Coming from a 7700K, this CPU is a beast. I upgraded due to lagging during 3D modeling. Watching my CPU spike to 100% usage was not fun. I never see this CPU have to utilize more than 30-40% and temps stay good even air cooling for anything I do. The BMW Bench does stress its temps with the MC 212 I have it attached to though.

Great mid-upper range cpu. Paired with a Tuf gaming Z790 motherboard and a RTX 4070, this plays every game thrown at it! Using an AIO water cooler, it stays cool and no issues whatsoever!

I came from a 11700k and ran a battery of tests before converting over to this 12700k. Cinebnech r23 gave me a 57 percent increase over the 11700k. It does run hot though at the 218 watt tdp level. I have a noctua u12s with the correct mounting and it hits 100c on the cinebench test. That said it does run around 65-75c in games. I have a 360mm AIO that I am waiting for a bracket for. My advise is get a very good cooler and enjoy this beast!

I was originally going to buy a Ryzen CPU (specifically the 5900x), and wasn't even considering Intel since their chips were very clearly inferior... until I started reading about the the new 12000 series chips. Intel finally, after like two years, started innovating again and was going to release chips that were better than AMDs offerings. I'll be honest, I was still a bit hesitant since these chips use a new architecture where some of the cores are slower than the rest (these are called efficiency cores), which kinda sounds a bit sus. Turns out this method is better because those cores handle all the stuff you don't need a lot of muscle for, like browsing the web and watching YouTube, which means less power is consumed and the cores you really need are still there waiting to be used. As far as gaming goes, this CPU has been excellent. Paired with a 3090 it handles everything perfectly, with zero stutters and zero issues. It also runs significantly cooler than my previous CPU (9900k), which is pretty great. Amazing CPU.

Other than the very tense lever lock for the lga1700 socket. No complaints, runs everything my girlfriend has put it through. Great gift!!

I upgraded from a I7-9700k and the performance difference was immense. Games now run at 30-40% CPU usage with very manageable temperatures. This is a much better value and more practical for most users than the I9-12900k at $200 more.

This thing is an absolute beast and the thermals really aren't as bad as people say about 12th gen. I have a 240mm aio on mine and it caps out around 70-75 running kombustor and usually in the low 50s in games depending on how cpu-heavy they are. Idle is typically in the low 30s. Granted I don't have it truly overclocked yet, just XTU's auto overclock which added 100mHz but still. Next, nothing I do can make this thing even begin to break a sweat. Usage in games maxes around 25% in games that'd put my old 9600kf at 100% and start causing frame drops. Overall, this cpu is a monster. Mine passmarked over 36k out of the box. 0 frame drops from an overloaded cpu since I've made this upgrade. I absolutely recommend it.

This product was for an affordable price but also works wonders in my game. This is the perfect cpu for gamers.

Its been a great CPU works well for VR new triple A games i get over 100 fps on VR really good purchase doesnt get hot.

Worked well with my pc build, handles updates perfectly

Intel is back! The tech behind this cpu is the first time in the desktop world that intel has changed since 2015 and it shows. Finally intel is back on the top of the charts again and I hope this trend continues between intel and AMD. These Alderlake cpus are the ones to buy right now (you dont need a DDR5 board) if you are looking for a top tier gaming/workstation PC. That might change in the future but right now these are the cpus to get.

Powerhouse Cpu, won’t need to upgrade for quite some time. Stays cool with decent coolers, just make sure you properly apply thermal paste.

Originally bought the 12900k to replace my 9900k, but decided to exchange for this instead. This i7-12700k offered practically the same performance for 1440p gaming as the 12900k, yet comes in $200 cheaper. It also consumes less power and generates less heat. The per-core performance on these new chips and the addition of the e-cores for background programs is superb. Windows 11 is a must for getting the most from this processor. Windows 10 will not utilize the cores correctly. Can use DDR4 or DDR5 RAM with this new generation of processors, depends on what motherboard you use. DDR5 is much harder to get right now and costs more, but seems to be the way to go if looking for the best performance or long-term compatibility.

Awesome product, easy to overclock if you want. I left mine standard and I clock 5.1 on end and 3.6 low end while gaming. I play over 210 games and this cpu rock's them all.

Bought for new PC build. Easy to install after making sure motherboard pins are in order. Able to apply thermal paste for cooling easily. Nice for my gaming and work needs.