CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900 vs Apple M1 Ultra 20 Core
Key Findings
- The Intel Core i9-12900 leads in single-threaded performance by up to 12.3%
- In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-12900 shows superior performance with a 6.8% advantage
Performance Rankings & Market Position
Intel Core i9-12900
Release Date
Q2 2022
Market Position
183rd fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs37th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs51st fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Apple M1 Ultra 20 Core
Release Date
Q1 2022
Market Position
203rd fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs148th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs56th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
i9-12900
4,344
Core
3,869
Multi-Thread Performance
i9-12900
44,011
Core
41,209
Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900 vs Apple M1 Ultra 20 Core
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-12900
i9-12900
Apple M1 Ultra 20 Core
Core
🔄Other Names
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900KS, 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS
i9-12900
ARM Apple M1 Ultra 20 Core 0 MHz
Core
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
i9-12900
N/A
Core
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-12900
N/A
Core
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-12900
N/A
Core
🔌Socket
LGA 1700
i9-12900
N/A
Core
âš¡TDP
150 W
i9-12900
60 W
Core
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1280 KBL3 Cache: 30 MB
i9-12900
N/A
Core
The Intel Core i9-12900 and Apple M1 Ultra 20 Core compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i9-12900 shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.
For multi-threaded applications, the Apple M1 Ultra 20 Core takes the lead, despite having the same core count.
Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-12900 drawing more power under load (150W vs 60W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.