CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900K vs Intel Core i9-10940X @ 3.30GHz
Key Findings
- The Intel Core i9-12900K leads in single-threaded performance by up to 63.0%
- In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-12900K shows superior performance with a 57.8% advantage
- The Intel Core i9-10940X @ 3.30GHz has the highest core count with 14 cores
Performance Rankings & Market Position
Intel Core i9-12900K
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 i9-10940X @ 3.30GHz
Release Date
Q4 2019
Market Position
387th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs710th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs130th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
i9-12900K
4,344
3.30GHz
2,665
Multi-Thread Performance
i9-12900K
44,011
3.30GHz
27,882
Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900K vs Intel Core i9-10940X @ 3.30GHz
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-12900K
i9-12900K
Intel Core i9-10940X @ 3.30GHz
3.30GHz
🔄Other Names
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900KS, 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS
i9-12900K
Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-10940X CPU @ 3.30GHz, Intel Core i9-10940X CPU @ 3.30GHz
3.30GHz
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
i9-12900K
3.3 GHz
3.30GHz
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-12900K
4.8 GHz
3.30GHz
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-12900K
14 Threads: 28
3.30GHz
🔌Socket
LGA 1700
i9-12900K
FCLGA2066
3.30GHz
âš¡TDP
150 W
i9-12900K
165 W
3.30GHz
💾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: 14 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 14 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 14 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 19 MB
3.30GHz
The Intel Core i9-12900K and Intel Core i9-10940X @ 3.30GHz 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 i9-10940X @ 3.30GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.
Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-10940X @ 3.30GHz drawing more power under load (165W vs 150W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.
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