

Very fast Phenomenal performance Came with gift bundle

Very fast cpu, Intel 200 boost puts it on par with the x3d CPUs at 4k 24 cores for demanding games and editing Low temps and power draw

No problem keeping the thermals in range with a quiet Noctua cooler.

Fast, easy install, stable

Very powerful

Fast and stable on the MSI mag z790 tomahawk WiFi MB.

Good platform and upgrade


An excellent and powerful processor. I recommend it. The 265k is worth the price. Don't worry about the processor. It works perfectly. There is a program to overclock the processor from Intel. It's great.

Fast. Stays cool with air cooler.

Easy install in my new build. Very fast, seems to stay cool. No glitches.

- Easy install on the B450 platform - Great value when on sale - Runs much cooler than the 5600X at only 200MHz less, I've never seen it go above 72c while under load at its boost clock with the stock cooler and thermal paste. -Is bottlenecked by my 2060

this processor is awesome speedy also ai ready (npu build in)

Fast as hell Easy to install just like and and cpu Fairly easy on wattage

Chip performance is solid for a 12th generation processor and thoughthere have been comments concerning this cpu running hot I am not having any problems with it as I am using an MSI double size water cooling system. So far cpu is staying in the low to mid 30's.Have not run any performance test yet but believe this cpu will do well for gaming and anything I throw at it. Have it installed on an MSI Z790 pro wifi motherboard which I am happy with. Lots of options and easy bios configuration and setup.

Strong, and easy to install. No fiddling required- plug and play. Unless you got a defective one of course.


- Consistent and reliable performance - Reasonable to keep cooled adequately - Has areas where it does in fact outrun the directly competing other-brand chip

- Cooler than 7600X by default - Great performance (5GHz is crazy)