CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900KS vs Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core

Key Findings

All CPUs perform similarly in single-threaded tasks
In multi-threaded workloads, the Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core shows superior performance with a 14.5% advantage

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

Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core

Desktop

Release Date

Q2 2023

Market Position

139th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs50th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs36th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i9-12900KS

4,344

Core

4,202

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-12900KS

44,011

Core

50,389

Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900KS vs Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i9-12900KS

i9-12900KS

Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core

Core

🔄Other Names

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

i9-12900KS

ARM Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core 0 MHz, ARM Apple processor 24 Core 0 MHz

Core

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i9-12900KS

N/A

Core

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i9-12900KS

N/A

Core

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i9-12900KS

N/A

Core

🔌Socket

LGA 1700

i9-12900KS

N/A

Core

⚡TDP

150 W

i9-12900KS

N/A

Core

💾Cache

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

i9-12900KS

N/A

Core

The Intel Core i9-12900KS and Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core 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 Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core drawing more power under load (NaNW vs NaNW). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.