CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900KS vs AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700GE

Key Findings

The Intel Core i9-12900KS leads in single-threaded performance by up to 17.6%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-12900KS shows superior performance with a 57.6% advantage
The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700GE has the highest core count with 8 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i9-12900KS

Desktop

Release Date

Q2 2022

Market Position

183rd fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs37th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs51st fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700GE

Desktop

Release Date

Q2 2024

Market Position

385th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs210th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs128th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i9-12900KS

4,344

8700GE

3,695

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-12900KS

44,011

8700GE

27,929

Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900KS vs AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700GE

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i9-12900KS

i9-12900KS

AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700GE

8700GE

🔄Other Names

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

i9-12900KS

AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700GE w/ Radeon 780M Graphics

8700GE

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i9-12900KS

3.6 GHz

8700GE

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i9-12900KS

5.1 GHz

8700GE

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i9-12900KS

8 Threads: 16

8700GE

🔌Socket

LGA 1700

i9-12900KS

AM5

8700GE

⚡TDP

150 W

i9-12900KS

35 W

8700GE

💾Cache

L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1280 KBL3 Cache: 30 MB

i9-12900KS

L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 16 MB

8700GE

The Intel Core i9-12900KS and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700GE compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i9-12900KS shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700GE takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-12900KS drawing more power under load (150W vs 35W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.