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

Model:
BX8071512900K
SKU:
11567906
Highly rated by customers for:
$551.88

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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 410 reviews

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98%would recommend to a friend
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  • Processor

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

    Great processor works amazing and still running good

    This review is from Intel - Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W - Grey/Black/Gold

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Easy!

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

    Best decision ever! I’ve installed over a year ago and had no problems.

    This review is from Intel - Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W - Grey/Black/Gold

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Can handle rigorous programs/games

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not sure what to say i9 can handle anything you throw at it

    This review is from Intel - Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W - Grey/Black/Gold

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed

    Incredibly powerful

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

    an absolute beast. no more waiting for code to compile.

    This review is from Intel - Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W - Grey/Black/Gold

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed

    Intel - Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor

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

    Intel - Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor is the best on the market. Easy to install and is superfast. Thank you and keep up the good work.

    This review is from Intel - Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W - Grey/Black/Gold

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed

    Intel is Back

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

    WOW! Intel is back. This thing is amazing. My other PC is a Ryzen 9 and this 12 gen i9 blows it away.

    This review is from Intel - Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W - Grey/Black/Gold

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Intel team
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      Hello valr. Thank you for your kind review! Indeed, our 12Th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-12900K Processor is top-of-the-line and offers an outstanding performance like no other!

      Thank you for choosing Intel!

  • Very powerful processor

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

    Very powerful processor. Downloading games on Steam while playing a game on steam with youtube playing and no spike in the processor.

    This review is from Intel - Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W - Grey/Black/Gold

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • good but

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

    had to return it after doing my homework, the processor will run to hot for my case which I don't have a 360 aio for it . so I will buy the 12700k

    This review is from Intel - Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W - Grey/Black/Gold

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Its a beast

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

    16 cores need i say more? Best CPU ive had so far, runs cool and efficient under load and powers my 3090 Ti with ease.

    This review is from Intel - Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W - Grey/Black/Gold

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Just do it

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Absolutely outstanding im playing blackdesert online max everything thing runs clean and light

    This review is from Intel - Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W - Grey/Black/Gold

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Perfect cpu

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

    Works perfectly in my pc and sky rocketed the strength of my pc.

    This review is from Intel - Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W - Grey/Black/Gold

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed

    GOAT

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

    If you want the best of the best, this is it. This is the Catalina Wine Mixer. Intel delivered a beast. Nothing further need be said.

    This review is from Intel - Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W - Grey/Black/Gold

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed

    Excellent for the price

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

    Bought it before the gen 13 came out. Don’t regret. It is fast for gaming and creative work. Runs cool with good AIO

    This review is from Intel - Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W - Grey/Black/Gold

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed

    Super fast Intel i9 processor

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very fast processor for the price. Super value and great performance.

    This review is from Intel - Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W - Grey/Black/Gold

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great

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

    Bought this during discount, for that price this is a good buy to upgrade my pc

    This review is from Intel - Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W - Grey/Black/Gold

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Awesome

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

    Awesome, best purchase for my pc would buy this again and recommend you get one as well.

    This review is from Intel - Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W - Grey/Black/Gold

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed

    I9-12900k

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

    Fantastic processor, I've had zero issues since intall

    This review is from Intel - Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W - Grey/Black/Gold

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed

    Greatest CPU on the market

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

    This processor is a beast! Good luck keeping up with it! Pair with a strong cooler and this baby will work for you overtime!

    This review is from Intel - Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W - Grey/Black/Gold

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • TY!

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

    Power redfined! I personally dont go for power - however I found this CPU to handle the 3D Benchmark so well that I allowed myself.

    This review is from Intel - Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W - Grey/Black/Gold

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed

    Great processor

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

    Amazing processor fast and works cold even under heavy demand.

    This review is from Intel - Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W - Grey/Black/Gold

    I would recommend this to a friend
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