CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900 vs Intel Core i7-12700K
Key Findings
- The Intel Core i9-12900 leads in single-threaded performance by up to 7.8%
- In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-12900 shows superior performance with a 27.2% 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
Intel Core i7-12700K
Release Date
Q4 2021
Market Position
259th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs90th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs79th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
i9-12900
4,344
i7-12700K
4,028
Multi-Thread Performance
i9-12900
44,011
i7-12700K
34,593
Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900 vs Intel Core i7-12700K
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-12900
i9-12900
Intel Core i7-12700K
i7-12700K
🔄Other Names
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900KS, 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS
i9-12900
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-12700K, 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700K
i7-12700K
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
i9-12900
N/A
i7-12700K
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-12900
N/A
i7-12700K
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-12900
N/A
i7-12700K
🔌Socket
LGA 1700
i9-12900
FCLGA1700
i7-12700K
âš¡TDP
150 W
i9-12900
190 W
i7-12700K
💾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 1280 KBL3 Cache: 25 MB
i7-12700K
The Intel Core i9-12900 and Intel Core i7-12700K 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 i7-12700K takes the lead, despite having the same core count.
Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i7-12700K drawing more power under load (190W vs 150W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.
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