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The YouTube video compares the new 12th gen Intel i5, i7, and i9 processors with their 11th and 10th gen counterparts in various benchmarks and tasks. Issues with 12th gen CPUs in gaming are noted due to compatibility problems with DRM software but can be mitigated by disabling e-cores. The 12th gen outperforms previous generations in tasks like editing and coding. The i5 12600k is highlighted as budget-friendly and efficient. Despite high power consumption, the i9 12900k excels. Gaming benchmarks show improvements, especially for high refresh rate monitors. The influence of AMD's competition on Intel's progress is mentioned, with upcoming releases from both companies anticipated for further comparison.
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In this part of the video, the focus is on comparing the new 12th gen Intel i5, i7, and i9 processors with the 11th and 10th gen processors both in gaming benchmarks and professional tasks like photo and video editing and coding. A notable issue with the 12th gen CPUs is poor reliability in gaming due to compatibility problems with DRM software in some games, resulting in random crashes. Intel has acknowledged the issue, and motherboard manufacturers have developed workarounds, such as manually disabling e-cores on the 12th gen CPUs. Gigabyte has created a tool to toggle e-cores with a single click. It is recommended to consider turning e-cores off permanently if using the 12th gen PC solely for gaming, as they do not significantly impact gaming performance. The video also mentions that the 11th and 10th gen processors do not face similar issues. Benchmark tests were conducted using Windows 11 and DDR4 memory, indicating that the DDR4 versus DDR5 performance difference is generally minimal.
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In this segment of the video, it is discussed how Intel’s 12th gen processors like the 12900k have outperformed the previous flagship 11900k by 15%. The 12900k showed an 18% improvement over its 11th gen predecessor in the Cinebench multi-core test. The i5 12600k was notably better than the i9 10th and 11th gen processors, making it a good choice for those on a budget. The i7 12700k performed 3-30% better than the 12600k depending on the application, while the i9 12900k excelled by 5-20% compared to the 12700k. The power consumption of the 12900k was high at 362 watts during intense tasks, requiring a massive cooler. In contrast, the i5 12600k was efficient at 217 watts and outperformed previous i9 processors. Gaming benchmarks showed that the 12th gen processors excelled, though the performance difference might vary based on the GPU and resolution used. Links to buy the CPUs discussed are available in the video description.
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In this segment of the video, it is highlighted that GPU-intensive games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Guardians of the Galaxy show minimal difference at 1080p due to the graphics card not being powerful enough to utilize faster processors. The 12th generation Intel processors offer impressive performance improvements, matching the minimum FPS of older generations, benefiting high refresh rate monitor owners. The video mentions that AMD’s competition has motivated Intel’s advancements, anticipating ongoing growth and innovation from both companies. AMD is preparing to release new CPUs, setting the stage for a comparison with Intel’s 12th gen.