The two completely different approaches of AMD and Intel are only partially successful. Intel's Core i9-12900KS is brazenly overpriced compared to the extra performance it offers, a clear candidate for users who only want to buy the top model on principle. AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X3D costs a little more in percentage terms compared to the standard variant, but also offers more benefits to gamers with an...
Very good100/100
PCgoSingle testReleaseFebruary 2022
Even without measurements with additional background jobs, the Core i9-12900K jumps onto the winner's podium. The new CPU from Intel brings an enormous amount of computing power.
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PC MagazinSingle testReleaseJanuary 2022
Even without measurements with additional background jobs, the Core i9-12900K jumps onto the winner's podium. The new top CPU from Intel brings an enormous amount of computing power - under Windows 11.
Very good100/100
CHIP OnlineSingle testReleaseNovember 2021
Strong performance
Enormous gaming performance
Supports DDR5
Expensive
High power consumption
Full performance only under Windows 11
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PC Welt OnlineSingle testReleaseNovember 2021
Fastest gaming CPU
Energy efficient when gaming
DDR5 and PCIe 5.0
Price/performance ratio of the CPU
Expensive ecosystem
High power consumption at full load
Very good89/100
Computer BildSingle testReleaseNovember 2021
Well done: Intel's new Core i5-12600K and Core i9-12900K CPUs are far more than 30 per cent faster than their predecessors. The i9 even beats AMD's 750 euro Ryzen 9 5950X, but it can't compete with the wickedly expensive AMDTR 3990X.
