Does the 12900K run hot?

New Member. Hi. Just bought a new pc with 12900k and it runs hot. 80-90 when gaming and 100 on cinebench20.

How much cooling does 12900K need?

Two 120mm fans should be more than enough to handle the 12900K.

Does 12900K need cooler?

To deal with the higher power consumption of Intel Core i9-12900K, a powerful AIO liquid cooler is strongly recommended, especially if your system is used for content creation or gaming.

How hot does Cinebench R23 12900K get?

Under the Cinebench R23 Multi Core render the temps got pretty high at 98C. That sounds about right.

Is i9-12900K overkill?

The key word in your question is most. Yes, this level of computer power is overkill for most users.

I've been using the Intel 12900k for a month now... Here's how it's been...

What is a good temp for i9-12900K?

Most of the cores stayed in the 60c-65c range at full load, but a couple cores got up into the 70c range with one core maxing at 79c.

How hot should a i9-12900K run?

80-90 when gaming and 100 on cinebench20.

Is 100c bad for 12900K?

Generally you want to avoid high temperatures for sustained time periods. 100c on the CPU for 3 seconds isn't going to kill it though, 100c is stated in the Intel specs as absolute max allowable temp for the 12900K.

What CPU temp is too hot?

At the highest loads, your average CPU temps can go up to 80–85°C, but consider this the absolute limit. Sustained CPU temps above 80°C can do long-term damage to the CPU and its silicon. If your CPU goes higher than 90°C for several hours, it will likely reduce the lifespan of your processor.

Is 87c too hot for CPU?

Anything above 80c is too hot rofl.

Do you need thermal paste for i9-12900K?

Yes, you need to have both a thermal solution (CPU cooler) and a thermal interface material for the processor.

Is it OK to use stock CPU cooler?

Likewise, for a PC you're not going to use for gaming or intensive CPU tasks—like a home or office PC—a stock cooler is also just fine to use. Again, there's no need to go for anything beefier than that if you're not actually going to use it.

Can I air cool an i9?

Intel recommends that you use a 240mm AIO cooler or greater (or air equivalent) for the Core i9-13900K. While we expect most enthusiasts will pair an i9 CPU with high-end air or liquid cooling, we'll also be testing with more basic air coolers to see what can be gained or lost with different levels of cooling.

How long will a 12900K last?

How long will it last? The Core i9-12900K will last for the next several years at least. If you're buying a processor as high-end as the Core i9-12900K, you'll likely upgrade before performance becomes a major issue.

Is 12900K worth it for gaming?

Core i9 12900K is most powerful processor available today

It can turbo up to 5.20 GHz and has a base clock of 3.20 GHz for the Performance cores and 2.40 GHz for the Efficiency cores. It is one of the few processors that hit 5+ GHz out of the box. The impressive on-paper specs translate beautifully into video games.

How much power does 12900K draw while gaming?

Not only did it show the average power consumption while gaming for the i9-12900K on VARIOUS game titles which is a great plus! On average i am seeing 65 to 85 watts depending on what game.

Is 80 C hot for CPU while gaming?

Between 70 and 80 degrees Celsius (158 to 175 degrees Fahrenheit) is a safe range for gaming.

Is 100c bad for CPU?

Is 100c too hot for CPU? Yes, 100 degrees Celsius is considered hot for a CPU. A CPU is designed to operate within a certain temperature range, typically between 60-80 degrees Celsius. Operating at temperatures above this range can cause the CPU to become overheated, which can lead to a number of issues.

Is 90c safe for CPU?

90 degrees Celsius is quite hot for a CPU and is approaching the upper limit of what is considered safe for most CPUs. High temperatures can cause the CPU to throttle, which can result in reduced performance while gaming.

What CPU cooler is recommended for 12900K?

Our primary pick is the Corsair iCUE H170i ELITE 420mm AiO liquid cooler, which is a high-end liquid CPU cooling solution that is designed to offer superior cooling performance for the Intel Core i9 12900K processor.

What is safe voltage for i9 12900K?

Conventional wisdom for maximum cpu package voltage seems to be to stay below 1.5v, but for the 12900ks at least it seems that voltage can safely be pushed up to 1.72v if sufficient cooling can be applied.

Is i9 12900K good for high end gaming?

The Intel Core i9-12900K is a high-performance processor that is well-suited for gaming. It is based on the Rocket Lake-S architecture and has a base clock speed of 3.7GHz and a maximum turbo frequency of 5.3GHz.

Does an i9 need a heatsink?

The processor does require a thermal solution/fan and needs to be ordered separately from the processor.

How do I keep my i9 cool?

There's no other way around it. You need a CPU cooler for the Intel Core i9-13900K. This can be either an air cooler, AIO, or custom loop should you have the time, money, and expertise for the latter.