CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900KS vs Intel Core i7-12700

Key Findings

The Intel Core i9-12900KS leads in single-threaded performance by up to 7.8%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-12900KS shows superior performance with a 27.2% 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

Intel Core i7-12700

Desktop

Release Date

Q4 2021

Market Position

259th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs90th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs79th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i9-12900KS

4,344

i7-12700

4,028

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-12900KS

44,011

i7-12700

34,593

Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900KS vs Intel Core i7-12700

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i9-12900KS

i9-12900KS

Intel Core i7-12700

i7-12700

🔄Other Names

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

i9-12900KS

12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-12700K, 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700K

i7-12700

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i9-12900KS

N/A

i7-12700

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i9-12900KS

N/A

i7-12700

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i9-12900KS

N/A

i7-12700

🔌Socket

LGA 1700

i9-12900KS

FCLGA1700

i7-12700

⚡TDP

150 W

i9-12900KS

190 W

i7-12700

💾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 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1280 KBL3 Cache: 25 MB

i7-12700

The Intel Core i9-12900KS and Intel Core i7-12700 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 i7-12700 takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i7-12700 drawing more power under load (190W vs 150W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.