One of the best processors in its category in terms of performance/price ratio.

For it to function properly and last for many years without problems, it is necessary:

To be installed on a motherboard with an updated BIOS that contains the latest microcode and will require a slight undervolt.

To be placed in a contact frame instead of the factory cpu bracket.

All of the above were applied to my cpu, which I received as a replacement due to degradation of the old one from Intel.

For about 1 year now, it has been working daily for 2k gaming and is adequately cooled with an AF III 360 without any problem or error from the very first moment of operation.

A very powerful choice for gaming but also, of course, for work. Be careful, as it is very hot and will need a very good cooler, especially if it is for work (multi-core workloads). I wouldn't go for anything less than the Noctua NH-D15 if you want to stay with air cooling.

I don't think any special recommendations are needed. The processor is one of the most powerful and efficient on the market. Paired with a Gigabyte Z790 gaming xax and 32GB DDR5 6000, it is overkill in most scenarios. Of course, it requires good cooling. Don't expect a CPU of this price and performance to stay cool with a €30 cooler. It's expensive, but you forget about the processor investment for many years.

I was considering going for the Intel Core i9-13900K but I decided that the performance difference compared to the price difference is not worth it. (+150 euros for a 5% better performance???)

I use it for gaming, video editing, and streaming. I haven't had any issues whatsoever.

For cooling, I got the Corsair CPU Cooler Hydro H150i Elite LCD XT. If you don't want to spend that much money on liquid cooling, you can go for the Noctua NH-U12A and you'll have more or less the same results.

Very good processor but with the condition that you take care of its sufficient cooling. When operating at 100%, it can easily exceed 100 degrees Celsius. With a little tweaking, however, you can make it work more economically in terms of energy consumption but consequently also several degrees lower in terms of temperature.

An amazing CPU that doesn't hold back anywhere, it's a monster that slays!!! Be careful of temperatures, play with a good liquid cooling system without being stingy because it heats up a lot!!!

Temperature in stock in cinebench r23 with 30650 pts and 70c 75c! The CPU doesn't throttle anywhere! In gaming, I didn't see anything above 55c! Of course, it's with water cooling and Asus Strix Z790 E and 6800 RAM.. I hope I helped somehow!

Upgraded from 4th generation Intel. I've had it for about 2 weeks, and it runs smoothly. With the same graphics card (5700XT), I noticed a significant difference in gaming performance. I haven't encountered any temperature issues as others have reported. I have it paired with a Corsair AIO. We'll see how it performs in the summer :)

Powerful yet efficient. With proper wattage settings, it performs exceptionally well without any noticeable loss in performance. As a gamer, what stood out to me is that compared to all the AMD processors I've tried, it doesn't stutter at all.

In terms of money, I think we're exceeding by about 10-15%, but it's okay...
The temperature does increase when doing "heavy" work, but it cools down quickly. I've set it to reach up to 86° (out of 100° that Intel has) just to avoid using too much power. It doesn't go above 35° when idle, and in games it ranges from 45°-55°, rarely reaching 60°. When processing videos, it can reach up to 65° for a short period of time, but then drops back to 45°-55°.
I have it with an AIO Corsair h150i (or something similar) 360mm.
The power consumption ranges from 6w to 30w when idle. On average, when in use, it consumes around 70w, which I think is pretty good compared to something AMD (of the same or even lower category) that consumes 70w when idle.
I believe, like with my previous one (8600k), it will last for about 5 years before needing an upgrade.

Firstly, I should mention that I was a loyal AMD user. After 16 years, I purchased this particular processor for applications, video editing, and some casual gaming.
On the positive side, I must say that the speed and multitasking capabilities are impressive, without any issues whatsoever! With 32GB of RAM, it simply flies!
I installed a 120mm liquid cooling system, but the performance is disappointing. It reaches 85 degrees with light rendering.
Now, I will try a dual setup and come back with more details.

Excellent processor. In programming conditions, it reduced the times by almost 40% compared to the 5950x. Timed at 5.4 all core for performance and 4.1 all core for efficiency, with undervolting and an NH-D15 chromax, it stays at 35c idle (on average, depending on ambient) and max 87c in Cinebench r23. If you know what you want and don't care about exaggerations, then it's an awesome chip for all-around use.

Intel suffered from AMD during the FX era and can reach extreme temperatures if you don't have a good cooling system and airflow in the case. Stay with the 12900k, it's the same price.

Coming from the 12700K, I can confidently say that it is a 12900K upgraded with higher clock speeds and a better IMC, resulting in a score of 29100 multi / 2105 single in Cinebench R23 with a power limit of 160 watts and a temperature of 65 degrees Celsius. When stock out of the box and watercooled with a power limit of 4096 watts, it only reached 227 watts in Cinebench R23 and 79 degrees Celsius. In gaming, specifically Modern Warfare II multiplayer and story mode, I tested it today at a resolution of 2560/1440/165Hz ultra and it consistently performed at around 55 degrees Celsius with clock speeds of 5327GHz. I am using the Artic Liquid Freezer II 360, so with good air cooling, you are covered. It consumes only 4 to 5 watts at idle, just like the previous Alder Lake series. Lastly, I would like to note that if you are on the 12th generation Intel and primarily play games, it is preferable to upgrade your graphics card rather than the processor.