Customer reviews of the Intel Core i9-12900 (2.4 GHz / 5.1 GHz)

Intel Core i9-12900 (2.4 GHz / 5.1 GHz) 479€95
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      • by AntonioC
        Posted on 21 Oct 2025
        Bought on 22 Sep 2025 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 8 Average rating: 9

        My first CoreI9

        I'm not disappointed.
        It's easy to install yourself.
        Frankly, I recommend it. If you're also running containers, this really is the ideal product for non-gaming use.

        Model: Intel Core i9-12900F (2.4 GHz / 5.1 GHz)
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      • by FabriceN
        Posted on 29 Oct 2024
        Bought on 23 Sep 2024 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

        NULL

        You're a bunch of losers, or scammers, depending on your point of view.
        You indicate that the items are in stock but you only dispatch them 2 to 3 days later.
        So you didn't have them in stock.
        Impossible to cancel the order before it's dispatched. This too is borderline ....
        As a result, the items arrive when they are no longer needed.
        Shitty sales technique. You caught me for a sale, that's good, I'll never order from you again.
        LDLC to flee.

        Model: Intel Core i9-12900KF (3.2 GHz / 5.2 GHz)
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      • by LaurentB
        Posted on 28 Oct 2024
        Bought on 13 Sep 2024 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 7 Average rating: 10

        Very satisfied

        Perfect for my use (3D reconstruction of X-ray images) and for consulting X-rays.

        Model: Intel Core i9-12900K (3.2 GHz / 5.2 GHz)
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      • by Reis D
        Posted on 24 Oct 2024
        Bought on 29 Sep 2024 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 3 Average rating: 10

        Powerful

        I often work with RAW photos and this processor is excellent. Fast and efficient. It's also great for video games, but you need to choose a good cooling system.

        Model: Intel Core i9-12900KF (3.2 GHz / 5.2 GHz)
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      • by Porcinault
        Posted on 22 Aug 2024
        Bought on 20 Sep 2022 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 8

        Excellent!

        Very good processor coupled with a 3080, with a slight preference for the Ryzen 9 when it comes to multitasking, but when it comes to gaming I'm sticking with Intel!

        Model: Intel Core i9-12900K (3.2 GHz / 5.2 GHz)
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      • by MalikH
        Posted on 24 Feb 2024
        Bought on 3 Nov 2023 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 3 Average rating: 10

        best processor

        very good processor i recommend it you can launch star citizen which is a game that takes resources from the processor and not the graphics card

        Model: Intel Core i9-12900KF (3.2 GHz / 5.2 GHz)
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      • by mcm1908
        Posted on 21 Feb 2024
        Bought on 31 Mar 2023 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 15 Average rating: 9

        quality product!!!

        Works perfectly!
        Works with Asus pro art Z790 Creator wifi motherboard, with 64GB DDR5 RGB + be quiet! power supply Straight Power 11 1200W 80PLUS Platinum

        Nothing to say
        I recommend it, INTEL it works great !!!

        Model: Intel Core i9-12900K (3.2 GHz / 5.2 GHz)
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      • by Totof
        Posted on 20 Sep 2023
        Bought on 7 Sep 2023 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 7 Average rating: 10

        Intel's performance continues to improve.

        Fast, secure delivery, a high-performance processor that doesn't overheat, what more could you ask for?

        Model: Intel Core i9-12900KF (3.2 GHz / 5.2 GHz)
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      • by Denis B
        Posted on 12 May 2023
        Bought on 8 Apr 2023 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 8 Average rating: 10

        Wow!

        Delivery: perfect (as usual!)
        Disassembled baby, almost all parts still working .... (the motherboard was starting to fail) ... I opted for this configuration which may not be the best of the best, but which suits me perfectly for studio work ... and with a good reorganization of my case I went from a consumption in idle of 230W to a consumption of 83W ... but when you work on Premiere Pro it is really worthwhile to rely on NVMe in PCIe 4.0 Gen4 .... it's a bit more powerful than SSD in SATA 3 ... I'm very happy with the service and the quality of the product.

        Model: Intel Core i9-12900KF (3.2 GHz / 5.2 GHz)
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      • by Jean-YvesS
        Posted on 7 Apr 2023
        Bought on 9 Mar 2023 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 8 Average rating: 10

        easy installation, great cpu

        well advised for cpu/fan/motherboard compatibility! I took this model for c++ development.

        Model: Intel Core i9-12900KF (3.2 GHz / 5.2 GHz)
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      • by Le Lama
        Posted on 18 Jul 2022
        Bought on 6 Jul 2022 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 5 Average rating: 5

        A real monster

        Great for MFS coupled with a 3080ti it sends out the pater
        Heats up no more than that with a WaterCooling and the heat wave
        For gaming just the top of the line not finding any games that make it bend
        Score 3DMArk 18 057

        Model: Intel Core i9-12900K (3.2 GHz / 5.2 GHz)
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      • by GregoryT
        Posted on 13 Jul 2022
        Bought on 13 Jun 2022 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 3 Average rating: 10

        EL monster.

        Why criticize the top of the top of the twelfth generation of INTEL frankly ^^. Go for it with your eyes closed, you won't regret it.

        Model: Intel Core i9-12900 (2.4 GHz / 5.1 GHz)
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      • by YanisA
        Posted on 9 May 2022
        Bought on 20 Apr 2022 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 7 Average rating: 9

        Amazing

        Excellent processor, very powerful!
        No worries on the processor, just the temperature, take a good watercooling.
        My processor is mounted on a MSI MAG Z690 Torpedo DDR5 motherboard with 32GB of 4800MHz ram coupled with a NZXT Kraken x73 for cooling and it's just, excellent!
        In games, set to ultra with an RTX 3080, the processor does not go above 60/65 degrees
        Go ahead and close your eyes!

        Model: Intel Core i9-12900K (3.2 GHz / 5.2 GHz)
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      • by jeromeG
        Posted on 26 Apr 2022
        Bought on 14 Mar 2022 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 12 Average rating: 8

        Overkill

        Really very (too) powerful. I wanted a configuration that would last (as much as my old 10 year old configuration) and I think I will not be disappointed.
        All I need is a good graphics card and the system will be outstanding.

        Model: Intel Core i9-12900K (3.2 GHz / 5.2 GHz)
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      • by Ruru
        Posted on 23 Jan 2022
        Bought on 12 Jan 2022 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 23 Average rating: 9

        Best gaming processor of 2021

        Best gaming processor of 2021. Think about cooling it properly with a suitable AIO or something...
        Speaking of cooling, I'm a bit surprised that at over 700€ Intel doesn't provide any cooling system with the processor, which in my opinion deserves 9/10.

        Model: Intel Core i9-12900K (3.2 GHz / 5.2 GHz)
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      • by Eric26
        Posted on 22 Jan 2022
        Bought on 26 Nov 2021 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 4 Average rating: 9

        Latest generation processor that does its job very well

        The power is there with this latest generation Cpu. 16 cores are ideal for running all applications, virtualization and gaming. On a Z690 motherboard and DDR5, it's a perfect combo.

        Please note that this model does not include a GPU (as stated in the product sheet). A video card is needed to complete the system.

        Furthermore, a substantial fan is also necessary (I chose a Noctua NH-D15) to avoid overheating.

        I haven't tested the OC yet but I'm not too worried about it.

        Model: Intel Core i9-12900KF (3.2 GHz / 5.2 GHz)
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      • by xImFlaash
        Posted on 22 Jan 2022
        Bought on 17 Nov 2021 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

        A monster

        This processor is a real revolution in the field. I switched from a Ryzen Threadripper 1950X to this one and the performance on 2K is really exceptional.
        I'm even limited by my RTX 2080 in games (no longer youthful but still a great card for gaming).
        If you can afford it and pair it with new DDR5 RAM you will be happy for sure.

        Model: Intel Core i9-12900K (3.2 GHz / 5.2 GHz)
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      • by Théo
        Posted on 17 Jan 2022
        Bought on 6 Dec 2021 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 8 Average rating: 9

        Quiet

        I'm not going to worry about whether it will run the latest video game or not, I'll see a lot of new generations of processors before I have to change it.
        Coupled with a Noctua fan, in PWN it's quiet in office use (~300rpm).
        In gaming use I'm running around 55/65°c at 600/1000rpm.
        I've been using it for a while now, but it's not as quiet as my old desktop PC and more powerful than my old gamer PC.
        I was finally able to reconcile the 2, it was just unimaginable a few years ago.

        Model: Intel Core i9-12900K (3.2 GHz / 5.2 GHz)
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      • by JohannK
        Posted on 31 Dec 2021
        Bought on 2 Dec 2021 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 10

        I9-12900k

        Perfect in every way, thanks ldlc.
        I9 12900k performance and paired with a corsair Icue h150i elite capellix, super well cooled asus rog strix Helios case great quality.

        Model: Intel Core i9-12900K (3.2 GHz / 5.2 GHz)
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      • by Julien73
        Posted on 29 Dec 2021
        Bought on 2 Nov 2021 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 5 Average rating: 10

        Monster

        Frankly, what can I say, it's a monster, used to play on BF2042 with a 3090 rtx, 150 FPS assured.

        Model: Intel Core i9-12900KF (3.2 GHz / 5.2 GHz)
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      • by Marc S
        Posted on 27 Dec 2021
        Bought on 13 Nov 2021 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 19 Average rating: 9

        At the top under win11

        This is my second opinion on this product, it comes after a few weeks of observation which will confirm my first feeling. It is really impressive. Finally I add that with the automatic OC proposed by Asus on its Strix cards, I manage to get a boost on all P-cores at 5.5 ghz. I know that each chip is unique and I probably picked up a good one. I also assume that it can't maintain such a frequency for too long, but it's still impressive.

        Model: Intel Core i9-12900K (3.2 GHz / 5.2 GHz)
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      • by Ilyes
        Posted on 23 Dec 2021
        Bought on 27 Oct 2021 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 17 Average rating: 9

        Sublime

        The only problem is that a bug with the Denuvo technology in some games detects the processor as another PC when you switch from an E-Core to a P-Core. Some work has been done but the bug is still present on Assassin's Creed Valhalla ... and apart from being a very good processor it is still very hot 74 degrees with a NZXT Z73 I looked at several Bench and apparently it is the processor that is like that...

        Model: Intel Core i9-12900K (3.2 GHz / 5.2 GHz)
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      • by Marc S
        Posted on 7 Dec 2021
        Bought on 13 Nov 2021 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 19 Average rating: 9

        Wow

        I went from a platform equipped with an I9 7900x (10 cores 20theads) which was an excellent processor that I had managed to overclock to 4.5 Ghz but which still managed to throttle my RTX 3090; to this brand new architecture and there I understood how far I've come since 2016 (date of purchase of my 7900x)... It's amazing.

        Model: Intel Core i9-12900K (3.2 GHz / 5.2 GHz)
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      • by Smash
        Posted on 3 Dec 2021
        Bought on 30 Nov 2021 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 8 Average rating: 10

        Exceptional

        I'm happy to be the first reviewer of this new processor, just amazing performance I highly recommend if like me you want a pc in disproportion!

        Model: Intel Core i9-12900K (3.2 GHz / 5.2 GHz)
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