Intel processors are the most commonly used components in our PCs, and every year they’re offering unmatched innovation. With the latest Core i9-12900K launch, the eminent brand has outshined its opponents in the market.

To figure out what the hype is all about, we performed our research and have put together a brief performance review. In case you’re planning to buy new or refurbished processors, this review will provide you with the right information you need. So, without further ado, let’s have a look at it!

The novel processor, Intel Core i9-12900K, has taken over an existing scene since its launch right off the bat. It is perfect for all the desktops having 10 or more cores as it is built upon the Comet Lake Architecture (in more specification, CML-S, 4th generation of Skylake). The flagship processor has an exceptional clocking ability between 3.7 and 5.3 GHz. In addition, it features 24 threads and 16 cores, and 30 MB of L3 cache. With its performance, Intel Core i9-12900K is considered one of the flagship chips in the 12th Gen Alder Lake family.

The newly launched processor has the capability to execute up to 20 threads, due to the high-end Hyper-Threading Feature. If you want to achieve a higher clock speed, like up to 5.3 GHz, it is possible to attain it below the core temperature of the 70°C. Note that its comet lake architecture is very similar to Coffee Lake in so many aspects. Manufactured in a similar 14nm process, it offers the same features over here. In addition, the high-end processor also supports DDR4-2933 RAM – which is faster than the other memories.

We’re seeing its comprehensive reviews and comparison against the predecessors in the AMD and Intel equally. In comparison to its previous counterparts, it offers exceptionally higher clock speed and additional cores to the users. Due to the presence of the free multiplicator, it’s comparatively easier to overclock your CPU but may not provide the extra headroom. In the various performance tests, it works faster than the Ryzen 5900 CPUs and Threadripper.

The discussed CPU has scored 825 points during the single-core test. Comparing it to the existing flagship processors, the CPU scored 825 points in the single-core test. When we compare it to the previous flagship processors, there’s an apparent increment in the core performance. As compared to the Core i9-11900K, the performance is increased up to 21%. Whereas comparing it with the AMD’s Ryzen 9 5950X, there’s a performance increase of 27%.

Analyzing all the tests and the reports, we draw the conclusion that Core i9-12900K is outperforming all the chips by displaying 20 to 30% lead in the core tests. And not to forget, you’re receiving the benefits of the DDR5 memory support and the PCIe 5.0 with this Alder Lake Series. As a matter of fact, the series is also aiming to deliver a 19% improvement in IPC with continual improvement in the future.

It goes without saying that the CPU segment in the tech market is high in action. Having powerful specs including multicore performance, Intel Core i9-12900K is all ready to outperform Intel’s AM4 chips along with Ryzen 3D chips – and is currently planning to introduce 5-10% performance improvement. If it turns out to be the long-awaited triumph for Intel, they’ll return to the HEDT market next.