The Intel Core i9 12900KF is one of the best CPUs I personally have ever tested and I am happy to share my thoughts and facts to base them off of. This CPU is priced at $616.99 and has 16 cores and 24 threads to allow you to complete a variety of different tasks at once. The i9 12900KF is one of the KF counterparts to the K-series CPUs that were produced by Intel, which are usually cheaper than the K-series, but can be just as effective on certain tasks.

Motherboards that are best fit for this CPU are motherboards with the LGA 1700 CPU socket that can allow up to 2.4GHz of speed for the CPU to function at peak performance. This CPU is great to work for Windows 11 and makes Windows 10 work like it’s brand new. Your best options for memory are DDR4/DDR5 so long as the speed is close if not the same as the CPU.

Using the specifications below, I have found where another person has tested this CPU and got their own results and their own opinion on it. (the image is a link to the site)

• The new P-core is faster than a Zen 3 core, and uses 55-65 W in ST
• The new E-core is faster than Skylake, and uses 11-15 W in ST
• Maximum all-core power recorded was 272 W, but usually below 241 W (even in AVX-512)
• Despite Intel saying otherwise, Alder Lake does have AVX-512 support (if you want it)!
• Overall Performance of i9-12900K is well above i9-11900K
• Performance against AMD overall is a mixed bag: win on ST, MT varies
• Performance per Watt of the P-cores still lags Zen3
• There are some fundamental Windows 10 issues (that can be solved)
• Don’t trust thermal software just yet, it says 100C but it’s not
• Linux idle power is lower than Windows idle power
• DDR5 gains shine through in specific MT tests, otherwise neutral to DDR4

(the list above is not my words, the credit to this list belongs to Dr. Ian Cutress & Andrei Frumusanu)

Looking back on all of what has been stated/listed, this CPU has a record of working great for whatever task is required of it. Don’t just take my word for it, go out and find other reviews on this if you are interested in making this purchase to get the opinion of countless others.

Note:  This review is part of a classroom project.

References:

Ian Cutress, Andrei Frumusanu. “The Intel 12th Gen Core I9-12900K Review: Hybrid Performance Brings Hybrid Complexity.” Anandtech.Com, https://www.anandtech.com/show/17047/the-intel-12th-gen-core-i912900k-review-hybrid-performance-brings-hybrid-complexity. Accessed 27 Jan. 2022.

The Intel Core i9-11900KF is a great processor for anything, whether you are playing a game, running multiple programs, or just watching a show, this CPU is a great choice.

This CPU has a rating of 25675, which means that it is a great CPU. Not only that, but it’s single thread rating is a very good 3536. Since the CPU is a 8 core 16 thread processer, that means that you could run 8 Skyrim’s at once! Quite the comparrison, I know.

The CPU specifications for this CPU are as follows:

• 8 Cores
• 16 threads
• 16 MB Smart Cache
• 8 GT/s of Bus Speed
• 3.5 GHZ clockspeed

Now for the price. Current this CPU is going for $499.99 on newegg. (As of 1/21/22 you can use promo code “GNLBNA852” for 15% off.)

As you can see, this CPU is loved by the masses. With a rating of 5/5 eggs, this is clearly a great CPU.

NOTE: This review is part of a classroom project.

“Intel Core i9-11900KF @ 3.50ghz.” Iconcharts, https://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=Intel%2BCore%2Bi9-11900KF%2B%40%2B3.50GHz&id=4240.

“Product Specifications.” Intel Core i911900KF Processor 16M Cache up to 5.30 GHz Product Specifications, https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/212321/intel-core-i911900kf-processor-16m-cache-up-to-5-30-ghz.html. 

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is currently ranked as the number one best value cpu for the sTRX4 AMD motherboards. The CPU is a little pricey, but it will provide the best performance for its buck.

The CPU is currently listed at $1518.99 on the manufacturers website.

The specification of the CPU are quite good:

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  28 Cores

• 48 Threads
• Base Frequency of 3.8 GHz
• Boost Frequency of 4.5 GHz
• 128 MB of L3 Cache

This CPU is rated highly on Passmark. I has an overall rating of 54,701 and a single thread rating of 2678. This CPU can compete with other middle end CPUs in single thread and blows them out of the water for overall rating.

While there are cheaper options for great performance, this is your best choice for a good bang for your buck.

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“3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ 3960x Desktop Processor.” AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ 3960X Processor, https://www.amd.com/en/products/cpu/amd-ryzen-threadripper-3960x.

“Passmark Software - CPU Benchmarks.” Iconcharts, https://www.cpubenchmark.net/.

I have recently researched and tested the intel core i5-12600k and I will show the pros and cons of this CPU and why its one of the best valued CPUs on the market. my recent experience with this CPU has been surprisingly great.

here are the specs:

• LGA 1700
• 10 cores 16 threads
• 20MB L3 or L2 smart cache

research shows that this CPU on passmark.com has a 26705 rating and a 3970 single thread rating, relatively faster than any CPU’s that are cheap on the market. One example to prove

this is with the Intel Core i5-10400F with a Passmark rating only at 12438 and a single thread rating at 1279 for 150$ so don’t be fooled just by looking at the price. although this CPU is priced at 299$ on newegg.com and is one of the best CPU’s from intel that would get the most out of your money if your intending to make a home/ gaming pc.

In conclusion this CPU is great and quick with transferring data and is very resourceful with the space it has, I think its a great CPU that is the most out of your budget when getting CPUs.

this cpu is rated 5 out of 5 by 50 buyers on newegg.com

works cited:

“intel core i5-12600k” passmark.com https://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=Intel+Core+i5-12600K&id=4603

The Ryzen 9 5950X is the current best CPU for AM4 on the market. This CPU has optimized performance surpassing any other Ryzen series processor. It has a passmark score of 46183 which is over double that of the Ryzen 7 3700X. Its single thread rating is 3500 making it the best AMD CPU by single thread rating.

This CPU boasts a great passmark score surpassing even the i9-12900KF, the current best non-server intel CPU, despite having a slower single-thread rating. This CPU shows high performance displaying that it is entirely worth the price of $730. This CPU can also reach up to 4.9GHZ after being overclocked.

This CPU is rated 5 out of 5 stars on new egg telling us that the CPU can perform up to standards. It has over 2100  5 star ratings on newegg indicating that this isn’t just due to the low amount of people buying it. Along with this it is rated 5 stars in value, performance, and gaming.

This CPU has great performance despite its price and has 16 cores which is more than most AM4 CPU’s. This CPU has shown time and time again that it can deliver high benchmarks and good performance for gaming and work.

Works Cited:

Ryzen 9 5950X, https://www.newegg.com/amd-ryzen-9-5950x/p/N82E16819113663

“AMD Ryzen 9 5950X.” Iconcharts, https://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=AMD%2BRyzen%2B9%2B5950X&id=3862

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This is the Ryzen 5 3500X CPU. I bought this CPU for my motherboard ASUS PRIME B550-PLUS and it has great quality. It cost about $219.99 if you buy it used like I did, I love having this CPU for my motherboard. It has a Passmark rating of 2532 and has a Newegg rating of 4 out of 5. This pictures below is the rating plus some of the things you want to know.                                                          

This CPU has a good clock speed, the clock speed is 3.6GHZ. This may or may not work for your motherboard, but this works well for my motherboard. This CPU cache has good numbers, L1 is 384KB, L2 is 3MB, and L3 is 32MB. The socket type is the same from the motherboard as I have, which is ATX. I can’t forget the processors and threads, there is 6 core processors and 6 thread. As I have said, this CPU is super good if it fits the motherboard you have. It gives all the requirements you want for your motherboard.

Works Cited:

Newegg. “AMD RYZEN 5 3500X 6-Core 3.6 GHz (4.1 GHz Turbo) Socket AM4 65W 100-100000158CBX Desktop Processor” Newegg.com – Computer Parts, Laptops, Electronics, HDTVs, Digital Cameras and More!,

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The Intel Core i9-11900KF is currently the fastest-rated LGA1200 CPU on the market today.  If you have an LGA1200 compatible motherboard, it is the best CPU for you!

Currently listed for $499 on Newegg, it has excellent reviews by other users.  With 5 out of 5 eggs by all reviewers.

The specifications on the CPU are impressive.  The most important of the specs are:

• Total Cores 8
• Total Threads 16
• Max Turbo Frequency 5.30 GHz
• Processor Base Frequency 3.50 GHz
• Cache 16 MB Intel® Smart Cache

Passmark ratings of this CPU are great. It is rated the highest among LGA 1200 CPUs.  With a combined rating of 25675 and a single thread rating of 3596, this CPU will not disappoint any avid gamer.  It does show it is rated for DDR4 3200, so use caution if you are attempting to use it with other rated memory.

While there are other, faster, Intel CPUs for LGA2066 and LGA1700 motherboards, if you currently have an LGA1200 rig, this is your best choice for a quality upgrade.  The single threat rating is superior to many of the options listed above it in PassMark, and it is the more important number for many gamers.  Game on!

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NewEgg. “Intel Core i9-11900KF – Core i9 11th Gen Rocket Lake 8-Core 3.5 GHz LGA 1200 125W Desktop Processor – BX8070811900KF.” Newegg.com – Intel Core i9-11900KF, https://www.newegg.com/intel-core-i9-11900kf-core-i9-11th-gen/p/N82E16819118259.

“Product Specifications.” Intel Core i911900KF Processor 16M Cache up to 5.30 GHz Product Specifications, https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/212321/intel-core-i911900kf-processor-16m-cache-up-to-5-30-ghz.html.