CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900K vs Intel Core i9-9960X @ 3.10GHz

Key Findings

The Intel Core i9-12900K leads in single-threaded performance by up to 67.4%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-12900K shows superior performance with a 45.5% advantage
The Intel Core i9-9960X @ 3.10GHz has the highest core count with 16 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 i9-9960X @ 3.10GHz

Desktop

Release Date

Q1 2019

Market Position

331st fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs768th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs109th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i9-12900K

4,344

3.10GHz

2,595

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-12900K

44,011

3.10GHz

30,254

Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900K vs Intel Core i9-9960X @ 3.10GHz

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i9-12900K

i9-12900K

Intel Core i9-9960X @ 3.10GHz

3.10GHz

🔄Other Names

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

i9-12900K

Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-9960X CPU @ 3.10GHz

3.10GHz

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i9-12900K

3.1 GHz

3.10GHz

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i9-12900K

4.4 GHz

3.10GHz

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i9-12900K

16 Threads: 32

3.10GHz

🔌Socket

LGA 1700

i9-12900K

FCLGA2066

3.10GHz

⚡TDP

150 W

i9-12900K

165 W

3.10GHz

💾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: 16 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 16 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 16 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 22 MB

3.10GHz

The Intel Core i9-12900K and Intel Core i9-9960X @ 3.10GHz 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 i9-9960X @ 3.10GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-9960X @ 3.10GHz drawing more power under load (165W vs 150W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.