CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900K vs Intel Core i7-11700K @ 3.60GHz

Key Findings

The Intel Core i9-12900K leads in single-threaded performance by up to 27.7%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-12900K 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 i9-12900K

Desktop

Release Date

Q2 2022

Market Position

183rd fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs37th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs51st fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Intel Core i7-11700K @ 3.60GHz

Desktop

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

i9-12900K

4,344

3.60GHz

3,402

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-12900K

44,011

3.60GHz

24,572

Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900K vs Intel Core i7-11700K @ 3.60GHz

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i9-12900K

i9-12900K

Intel Core i7-11700K @ 3.60GHz

3.60GHz

🔄Other Names

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

i9-12900K

11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-11700K @ 3.60GHz, 11th Gen Intel Core i7-11700K @ 3.60GHz

3.60GHz

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i9-12900K

3.6 GHz

3.60GHz

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i9-12900K

5.0 GHz

3.60GHz

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i9-12900K

8 Threads: 16

3.60GHz

🔌Socket

LGA 1700

i9-12900K

FCLGA1200

3.60GHz

⚡TDP

150 W

i9-12900K

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

i9-12900K

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 i9-12900K and Intel Core i7-11700K @ 3.60GHz 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 Intel Core i7-11700K @ 3.60GHz 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 125W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.