Intel Core i7-12700

I was hoping for a bigger improvement in gaming, but it didn’t meet my expectations. In some newer or CPU-heavy games I still noticed dips and inconsistent frame pacing, especially when trying to push higher refresh rates. It’s definitely not “bad,” but it didn’t feel like the upgrade I paid for compared with other options in a similar price range. I also had to spend time tweaking settings and monitoring temperatures to keep things where I wanted. If gaming is your main priority, I think there are better value choices depending on pricing and what you’re pairing it with.

Fantastic gaming upgrade for my setup. Frame rates are strong and consistent, and CPU-heavy games feel smoother with fewer spikes than I had before. It also handles background apps easily—Discord, browser tabs, recording software—without affecting gameplay. Installation was straightforward and it’s been stable through long sessions. With a decent cooler, temps stay under control and performance remains steady. Very satisfied for gaming and general use.

It’s a capable CPU for development, but it didn’t feel like a standout for the money I spent. Day-to-day coding is smooth and it handles typical workloads fine, but in my specific use case the improvement over my previous system wasn’t as dramatic as I expected. It also benefits from having good cooling and sensible motherboard settings, otherwise it can run warmer and louder than necessary. It’s not a bad choice—just not the “wow” upgrade I hoped for. Solid, but not exceptional.

Happy with it overall for gaming. Most games run smooth and it pairs well with a mid-to-upper range GPU without feeling like a bottleneck. It’s especially good if you multitask while playing—background apps don’t drag performance down much. I’m giving 4 stars because, depending on the game and your settings, you still may need to tweak things to get perfect frame pacing at very high refresh rates. But it’s reliable, fast, and has been stable. Good choice if you want strong all-round performance.

Great CPU for development work and general productivity. It handles compiles, local servers, and multitasking without slowing down, and everything feels responsive even when I’m running several tools at once. It’s been stable and consistent, which matters a lot for work. I’m taking off one star only because it’s not the coolest-running chip if you push it hard—cooling and airflow matter more than people think. Once properly set up, it’s a dependable and capable processor.

Really smooth for photo and video editing. Timeline playback is better, exports are quicker, and the PC stays responsive while rendering in the background. It handles multitasking well too—I can have editing software, media files, and other apps open without the system bogging down. Stability has been excellent and I haven’t run into crashes or weird glitches. With decent cooling it stays comfortable and quiet. For creative work, this has been a great upgrade.

Excellent performance for editing workloads. I noticed faster exports and smoother previews right away, especially when working with multiple layers or effects. It also handles multitasking well—copying files, browsing, and running other apps while exporting doesn’t make everything crawl. Setup was easy and it’s been stable since day one. Temperatures are fine with a proper cooler. For the price, it delivers strong creative performance.

No complaints at all—this CPU made my editing workflow feel much smoother. Scrubbing and playback are consistent, and I can work with bigger files without the system stuttering the way it used to. Exports are faster and more predictable, and overall the PC feels quicker in everyday tasks too. It’s been very stable and reliable during long sessions. Cooling was straightforward with a decent air cooler. Great experience.

Super smooth for daily multitasking. I run multiple apps at once, lots of tabs, calls, background downloads—you name it—and it stays responsive. There’s no “laggy” feeling when switching between tasks, and even heavier jobs like compressing files or running updates don’t bog the system down. It’s also been stable and predictable, with no random slowdowns. With reasonable cooling, temps are fine. Excellent all-around CPU.

This was a noticeable quality-of-life upgrade. Everything feels faster: boot times, app launches, switching tasks, and handling heavy background activity. I can multitask heavily without the PC feeling stressed, and performance stays consistent even during long sessions. Setup was straightforward and it’s been stable the whole time—no crashes, no weird quirks. If you want a CPU that makes your system feel snappy all day, this does the job perfectly.

I’ve been using the i7-12700 for a while for development work and it’s been a really solid performer. Compiles are quicker, IDEs stay responsive, and running things like Docker, local databases, and a lot of browser tabs doesn’t slow the system down. It also handles long work sessions well without random crashes or weird slowdowns. My only minor nitpicks are more about setup than performance—your motherboard settings and cooling make a difference, and it can run warmer than you’d expect if you use a tiny cooler. Once everything is dialed in, it’s a great dev CPU and good value on the LGA1700 platform.

Excellent CPU for software development. It feels fast in everyday work and noticeably reduces waiting time in builds, indexing, and running tests. I often have an IDE, a local server, containers, and lots of browser tabs open, and the system stays smooth the entire time. Stability has been great—no crashes or random freezes—and performance is consistent even during long sessions. It’s one of those upgrades that makes the PC feel “effortless” to work on. Very happy with it.