Here a roundup of today's Intel Alder Lake reviews from TechPowerUp, Vortez, Phoronix, HotHardware, The Guru of 3D, Windows Central, eTeknix, PC Perspective, Tom's Hardware, Wccftech, TweakTown, and IgorsLAB.
TechPowerUp: Intel Core i9-12900K Review - Fighting for the Performance Crown
The Intel Core i9-12900K is Intel's flagship processor for the Alder Lake architecture. In our testing we saw fantastic gaming performance from this new processor. Not only low-threaded tests have improved, the 12900K can even beat AMD at highly-threaded workloads.
Intel Core i9-12900K Review - Fighting for the Performance Crown
TechPowerUp: Intel Core i7-12700K Review - Almost as Fast as the i9-12900K
With the Core i7-12700K Intel has released a formidable competitor to AMD's Ryzen 5800X and even 5900X. Thanks to eight powerful Golden Cove cores, the processor handles all workloads very well, including gaming. Compared to the 12900K it runs almost as fast, but much cooler, with better efficiency.
Intel Core i7-12700K Review - Almost as Fast as the i9-12900K
Vortez: Intel Core i9-12900K and Core i5-12600K Review
Intel is looking to take back leadership in the desktop CPU market with their new 12th Generation Alder Lake processors. Are they able to take the spotlight off AMD's success with Ryzen? We examine the Core i5-12600K and Core i9-12900K CPUs.
Intel Core i9-12900K and Core i5-12600K Review - Introduction
TechPowerUp: Intel Core i5-12600K Review - Winning Price/Performance
The Intel Core i5-12600K is the price/performance king in the Alder Lake lineup. With its competitive pricing of $300 it's a clear winner against AMD's Ryzen 5 5600X and is faster than even the 5800X in many applications and games. This is the gaming CPU you want.
Intel Core i5-12600K Review - Winning Price/Performance
TechPowerUp: ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero Review
Intel's 1700 Socket is ready to party! ASUS brings the Motherboard and we are all set. The ROG Maximus Z690 Hero sports an assortment of new features along with PCIe Gen5 and DDR5 support, Five M.2 Sockets, Thunderbolt 4 and a powerful VRM design with 90A Power Stages. ASUS has really thought of everything.
ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero Review
Phoronix: Intel Core i5 12600K / Core i9 12900K "Alder Lake" Linux Performance
With the Intel 12th Gen Core processors shipping today along with the new line-up of Z690 motherboards, the review embargo lifts for talking about these Intel "Alder Lake" processors. While by now you've likely heard a lot about Intel Alder Lake on Windows and various leaked benchmarks with Windows 11, how does these processors with the new hybrid architecture work and perform on Linux? Here are the initial benchmarks and support information for Intel's Core i5 12600K and Core i9 12900K processors under Ubuntu Linux.
Linux Hardware Reviews, Articles, & Gaming
HotHardware: Alienware Aurora R13 Review: Alder Lake Invades Dell's Gorgeous Revamped Gaming PC
Alienware's redesigned Aurora chassis puts a renewed focus on cooling and acoustics while loading up with Intel Alder Lake firepower.
Alienware Aurora R13 Review: Alder Lake Invades Dell's Gorgeous Revamped Gaming PC
The Guru of 3D: ASUS Maximus Z690 Hero review
ASUS is back in the game, this time with another HERO, in the form of a Z690 motherboard, to be precise. This Alder Lake motherboard is loaded with features and gadgets, and it's dressed to impress w...
ASUS Maximus Z690 Hero review
The Guru of 3D: Core i5 12600K processor review
With six performance cores and four energy-efficient ones, the Core i5 12600K might become the most budget-friendly and really well-performing Alder Lake series processor. It offers heaps of performance...
Core i5 12600K processor review
The Guru of 3D: Core i9 12900K processor review
Meet Intel's new flagship CPU, the Core i9 12900K. It is based on the Alder Lake architecture and is reviewed here. This time around, Intel was back at the drawing board, creating a completely new ar...
Core i9 12900K processor review
HotHardware: Intel 12th Gen Core Alder Lake Performance Review: Chipzilla Is Back
Intel 12th Gen Core Alder Lake-based benchmarks are in and are looking strong.
Intel 12th Gen Core Alder Lake Performance Review: Chipzilla Is Back
The Guru of 3D: MSI MEG Z690 Unify review
MSI has returned with a motherboard that is completely black, it does not apply RGB. And that's something we appreciate. This Z690 Alder Lake-ready motherboard features five M2 slots, WIFI6e
MSI MEG Z690 Unify review
The Guru of 3D: ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme review
Don't wanna be a HERO but need to get a little more Extreme?, in the form of a Z690 motherboard that is. This Alder Lake motherboard is loaded with the most high-end features and gadgets, meet the R...
ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme review
Windows Central: Intel shoots back at AMD with the impressive Core i9-12900K
Intel's latest flagship processor promises the world for gamers and PC builders with a new architecture and fancy hybrid cores. We've put the Intel core i9-12900K to the test and here are the results.
Review: Intel shoots back at AMD with the impressive Core i9-12900K
Windows Central: Here's all you need to know when choosing a 12th Gen Intel CPU
Struggling to pick the right Intel processor for your PC? We've rounded up the latest and greatest from Intel to walk you through all the tech jargon.
Here's all you need to know when choosing a 12th Gen Intel CPU
eTeknix: ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 EXTREME Motherboard Review
Last week, Im sure plenty of you were digging through my preview of the amazing ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 EXTREME! However, today is even better, as Ive got more information on the new motherboard, as well as those much-anticipated performance figures! Theres no getting away from the fact that this is one of the most
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 EXTREME Motherboard Review | eTeknix
eTeknix: ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO Motherboard Review
Did you enjoy my preview of the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO last week? Dont worry if you didnt read it, because Im sure this is where you want to be. While I couldnt talk about the performance then, I certainly can today! Thats because the 12th Gen Intel CPUs and the new Z690 motherboards
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO Motherboard Review | eTeknix
eTeknix: ASUS ROG Z690-I Gaming WiFi Motherboard Review
It was fun showing you the preview of the ASUS ROG Z690-I Gaming WiFi last week, but now the wait is over. The new Intel 12th Gen processors are here at last, along with the new LGA1700 motherboards with the new Z690 chipset! Of course, that means a wave of new features for Intel fans
ASUS ROG Z690-I Gaming WiFi Motherboard Review | eTeknix
eTeknix: ASUS TUF Gaming Z690-Plus WiFi D4 Motherboard Review
The new Z690 motherboards are here at last, bringing in a huge wave of new features for those investing in the latest Intel 12th Gen processors! Of course, I already brought you a preview of the ASUS TUF Gaming Z690-Plus WiFi D4 just last week, but I couldnt talk about the performance well.
ASUS TUF Gaming Z690-Plus WiFi D4 Motherboard Review | eTeknix
eTeknix: Gigabyte Z690 AORUS Master Motherboard Review
The Gigabyte Z690 AORUS Master is here at last! While you may have enjoyed my preview last week, its finally time for the real review, where I can go into detail about all the features, and most importantly, the performance of the new motherboard. This is certainly one of the most high-end Z690 motherboards hitting
Gigabyte Z690 AORUS Master Motherboard Review | eTeknix
eTeknix: Gigabyte Z690 AORUS Pro Motherboard Review
Following our recent preview of this motherboard, Z690 is here at last! And its ushering in the new 12th Gen Intel processors and a huge wave of new features from both. Gigabyte already has an impressive range of motherboards launching, but the most exciting ones are under their enthusiast-focused AORUS branding.
Gigabyte Z690 AORUS Pro Motherboard Review | eTeknix
eTeknix: Gigabyte Z690 AORUS XTREME Motherboard Review
Gigabyte is one of the biggest names in the business, but when it comes to more enthusiast-focused hardware, its their AORUS division that takes things to the next level. I already teased the AORUS XTREME in my recent preview. However, today I can dive into more detail, and even show you performance figures,
Gigabyte Z690 AORUS XTREME Motherboard Review | eTeknix
eTeknix: Intel 12th Gen Core i5-12600K, i7-12700K & i9-12900K CPU Review
Its a big day for us here at eTeknix, for Intel, and for the PC community in general, as theres a lot of kick-ass new hardware hitting the market. There are the new Z690 motherboards with the 12th Gen ready LGA1700 socket, as well as the new Intel 12th Gen Alder Lake CPUs.
Intel 12th Gen Core i5-12600K, i7-12700K & i9-12900K CPU Review | eTeknix
PC Perspective: Intel Core i9-12900K Powered Falcon Northwest Talon Review
Intel Core i9-12900K Powered Falcon Northwest Talon Review I think it’s safe to say that the Core i9-12900K will be faster than the DX2, but we don’t have
Intel Core i9-12900K Powered Falcon Northwest Talon Review - PC Perspective
eTeknix: MSI MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 Motherboard Review
The Z690 launch is here at last, and MSI certainly has a fair few motherboards hitting the market today. Actually, so do most brands, with around 90 new models being launched today! The Tomahawk is a late addition for us, as I didnt actually have it to hand for last weeks preview, so let me
MSI MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 Motherboard Review | eTeknix
eTeknix: MSI MEG Z690 UNIFY Motherboard Review
Last week I brought you a preview of the gorgeous MSI MEG Z690 UNIFY motherboard. However, today is a much more fun day, as its finally released to the public, which means we can talk about performance! We already know this is a very high-end motherboard, perhaps not the flagship
MSI MEG Z690 UNIFY Motherboard Review | eTeknix
eTeknix: MSI MPG Z690 Carbon WiFi Motherboard Review
The MSI MPG Z690 Carbon WiFi motherboard is here at last, and while I brought you a preview last week, today is the full review, with those oh-so-important performance figures! Of course, its a bigger deal than just a new motherboard, as this is the launch of the new Z690 motherboards.
MSI MPG Z690 Carbon WiFi Motherboard Review | eTeknix
Tom's Hardware: Asus ROG Maximus Z690 Hero Review: DDR5 and PCIe 5.0 Arrive
The Z690 Hero sports a powerful VRM, PCIe 5.0 storage, and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity for $599.99.
Asus ROG Maximus Z690 Hero Review: DDR5 and PCIe 5.0 Arrive
Wccftech: Intel Core i9-12900K & Core i5-12600K Alder Lake CPU Review Ft. Z690 AORUS Master, MSI MPG Z690 Carbon WiFi, & G.Skill Trident Z5 DDR5-6000 Memory
We tested the Intel Core i9-12900K & i5-12600K on MSI MPG Z690 CARBON & Z690 AORUS Master motherboards with G.Skill Trident Z5 DDR5 memory.
Intel Core i9-12900K & Core i5-12600K Alder Lake CPU Review Ft. Z690 AORUS Master, MSI MPG Z690 Carbon WiFi, & G.Skill Trident Z5 DDR5-6000 Memory
TweakTown: Intel Core i9-12900K "Alder Lake" CPU Review
We knew Alder Lake CPU architecture would be good, but the top-end Core i9-12900K processor easily plants Intel on top once again.
Intel Core i9-12900K "Alder Lake" CPU Review
IgorsLAB: Intel Core i9-12900K(F), Core i7-12700K and Core i5-12600K in test - gaming in really fast and really frugal | Part 1
Intel in fast AND economical? Yes, since the 12th. Generation, i.e. Alder Lake S, this also fits together again.
Intel Core i9-12900K(F), Core i7-12700K and Core i5-12600K in test - gaming in really fast and really frugal | Part 1
