Intel Core i9-12900

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Core i9 (12th Gen) i9-12900 Hexadeca-core (16 Core) 2.40 GHz Processor - Retail Pack CPU
Intel Core i9-12900
Intel★★★★★5
16C/24T
LGA1700
65W
48%
C
$589.99
Specifications
Cores/Threads16C
Threads24
SocketLGA1700
Base Clock2400MHz
Boost Clock5.1MHz
TDP65W
iGPUYes
MemoryDDR5
PERFORMANCE
48%
Customer Reviews★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews
★★★★★Better than 13 and 14 gen
This 12900 is a great CPU for daily use and gaming. I tried 13900 and 14900 - they run unstable and keep heat throttling, even with 360 water cooling. No need to power limit 12900 and it just runs everything.
Nick · 2026-03-12 · via amazon
★★★★★Great CPU
Got the i9 to go in my new rig. First time building from scratch. The manufacturer's install nstructions didn't mention that the base bracket goes underneath the MB. I thought it was just there to protect the cooler during shipment. Nothing to do with the seller. But thank goodness I didn't throw it out. Once I figured that out, the install went smooth and Mobo recognized the cpu and stock cooler. Cpu and cooler arrived on time and good packaging. No complaints.
Amazon Customer · 2022-08-07 · via amazon
★★★★★Great Intel CPU
Easy to install. Comes with a CPU cooler, but we chose a more robust cooler.
Pasca · 2023-01-29 · via amazon
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VALUE SCORE
C
8.1
Average value
Performance (48%) ÷ Price ($589.99) = 8.1
S ≥28 · A ≥20 · B ≥14 · C ≥8 · D <8
FUTURE-PROOFING
⚠️LGA1700 — dead socket, 14th gen is last
✅DDR5 support
Core i9 (12th Gen) i9-12900 Hexadeca-core (16 Core) 2.40 GHz Processor - Retail Pack CPU
CONSIDER INSTEAD
SAVE $440129% of this product's perf
Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
Cores
14C/14T
Boost
5.2GHz
Socket
LGA1851
TDP
125W
$149.99
+14% FASTER$440 cheaper
Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
Cores
14C/14T
Boost
5.2GHz
Socket
LGA1851
TDP
125W
$149.99