CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900KS vs Intel Core i5-13490F
Key Findings
- The Intel Core i9-12900KS leads in single-threaded performance by up to 11.3%
- In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-12900KS shows superior performance with a 59.6% advantage
Performance Rankings & Market Position
Intel Core i9-12900KS
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 i5-13490F
Release Date
Q2 2023
Market Position
394th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs132nd fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs135th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
i9-12900KS
4,344
i5-13490F
3,902
Multi-Thread Performance
i9-12900KS
44,011
i5-13490F
27,574
Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900KS vs Intel Core i5-13490F
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-12900KS
i9-12900KS
Intel Core i5-13490F
i5-13490F
🔄Other Names
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900KS, 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS
i9-12900KS
13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-13490F
i5-13490F
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
i9-12900KS
N/A
i5-13490F
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-12900KS
N/A
i5-13490F
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-12900KS
N/A
i5-13490F
🔌Socket
LGA 1700
i9-12900KS
FCLGA1700
i5-13490F
âš¡TDP
150 W
i9-12900KS
65 W
i5-13490F
💾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: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 1280 KBL3 Cache: 24 MB
i5-13490F
The Intel Core i9-12900KS and Intel Core i5-13490F 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 Intel Core i5-13490F 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 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.
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