CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900K vs Apple M1 Ultra 20 Core

Key Findings

The Intel Core i9-12900K leads in single-threaded performance by up to 12.3%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-12900K shows superior performance with a 6.8% advantage

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i9-12900K

Desktop

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

Desktop

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

i9-12900K

4,344

Core

3,869

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-12900K

44,011

Core

41,209

Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900K vs Apple M1 Ultra 20 Core

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i9-12900K

i9-12900K

Apple M1 Ultra 20 Core

Core

🔄Other Names

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

i9-12900K

ARM Apple M1 Ultra 20 Core 0 MHz

Core

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i9-12900K

N/A

Core

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i9-12900K

N/A

Core

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i9-12900K

N/A

Core

🔌Socket

LGA 1700

i9-12900K

N/A

Core

⚡TDP

150 W

i9-12900K

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

i9-12900K

N/A

Core

The Intel Core i9-12900K and Apple M1 Ultra 20 Core compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i9-12900K 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 i9-12900K drawing more power under load (150W vs 60W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.