CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900 vs Intel Core i7-11700K @ 3.60GHz
Key Findings
- The Intel Core i9-12900 leads in single-threaded performance by up to 27.7%
- In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-12900 shows superior performance with a 79.1% advantage
- The Intel Core i7-11700K @ 3.60GHz has the highest core count with 8 cores
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
Intel Core i7-11700K @ 3.60GHz
Release Date
Q4 2020
Market Position
485th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs327th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs161st fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
i9-12900
4,344
3.60GHz
3,402
Multi-Thread Performance
i9-12900
44,011
3.60GHz
24,572
Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900 vs Intel Core i7-11700K @ 3.60GHz
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-12900
i9-12900
Intel Core i7-11700K @ 3.60GHz
3.60GHz
🔄Other Names
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900KS, 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS
i9-12900
11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-11700K @ 3.60GHz, 11th Gen Intel Core i7-11700K @ 3.60GHz
3.60GHz
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
i9-12900
3.6 GHz
3.60GHz
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-12900
5.0 GHz
3.60GHz
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-12900
8 Threads: 16
3.60GHz
🔌Socket
LGA 1700
i9-12900
FCLGA1200
3.60GHz
âš¡TDP
150 W
i9-12900
125 W
3.60GHz
💾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: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 16 MB
3.60GHz
The Intel Core i9-12900 and Intel Core i7-11700K @ 3.60GHz 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 i7-11700K @ 3.60GHz 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 125W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.