CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900 vs Intel Core i5-13490F

Key Findings

The Intel Core i9-12900 leads in single-threaded performance by up to 11.3%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-12900 shows superior performance with a 59.6% advantage

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i9-12900

Desktop

Release Date

Q2 2022

Market Position

183rd fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs37th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs51st fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Intel Core i5-13490F

Desktop

Release Date

Q2 2023

Market Position

394th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs132nd fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs135th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i9-12900

4,344

i5-13490F

3,902

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-12900

44,011

i5-13490F

27,574

Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900 vs Intel Core i5-13490F

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i9-12900

i9-12900

Intel Core i5-13490F

i5-13490F

🔄Other Names

12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900KS, 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS

i9-12900

13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-13490F

i5-13490F

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i9-12900

N/A

i5-13490F

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i9-12900

N/A

i5-13490F

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i9-12900

N/A

i5-13490F

🔌Socket

LGA 1700

i9-12900

FCLGA1700

i5-13490F

⚡TDP

150 W

i9-12900

65 W

i5-13490F

💾Cache

L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1280 KBL3 Cache: 30 MB

i9-12900

L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 1280 KBL3 Cache: 24 MB

i5-13490F

The Intel Core i9-12900 and Intel Core i5-13490F 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 Intel Core i5-13490F 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 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.