CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900 vs Intel Core i9-7960X @ 2.80GHz
Key Findings
- The Intel Core i9-12900 leads in single-threaded performance by up to 74.1%
- In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-12900 shows superior performance with a 52.2% advantage
- The Intel Core i9-7960X @ 2.80GHz has the highest core count with 16 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 i9-7960X @ 2.80GHz
Release Date
Q4 2017
Market Position
355th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs859th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs120th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
i9-12900
4,344
2.80GHz
2,495
Multi-Thread Performance
i9-12900
44,011
2.80GHz
28,922
Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900 vs Intel Core i9-7960X @ 2.80GHz
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-12900
i9-12900
Intel Core i9-7960X @ 2.80GHz
2.80GHz
🔄Other Names
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900KS, 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS
i9-12900
Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-7960X CPU @ 2.80GHz, Intel Core i9-7960X CPU @ 2.80GHz
2.80GHz
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
i9-12900
2.8 GHz
2.80GHz
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-12900
4.2 GHz
2.80GHz
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-12900
16 Threads: 32
2.80GHz
🔌Socket
LGA 1700
i9-12900
FCLGA2066
2.80GHz
âš¡TDP
150 W
i9-12900
165 W
2.80GHz
💾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: 16 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 16 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 16 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 22 MB
2.80GHz
The Intel Core i9-12900 and Intel Core i9-7960X @ 2.80GHz 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 i9-7960X @ 2.80GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.
Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-7960X @ 2.80GHz drawing more power under load (165W vs 150W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.