CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900KS vs Intel Core i9-10920X @ 3.50GHz
Key Findings
- The Intel Core i9-12900KS leads in single-threaded performance by up to 59.9%
- In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-12900KS shows superior performance with a 68.1% advantage
- The Intel Core i9-10920X @ 3.50GHz has the highest core count with 12 cores
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 i9-10920X @ 3.50GHz
Release Date
Q4 2019
Market Position
432nd fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs660th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs143rd fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
i9-12900KS
4,344
3.50GHz
2,717
Multi-Thread Performance
i9-12900KS
44,011
3.50GHz
26,180
Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900KS vs Intel Core i9-10920X @ 3.50GHz
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-12900KS
i9-12900KS
Intel Core i9-10920X @ 3.50GHz
3.50GHz
🔄Other Names
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900KS, 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS
i9-12900KS
Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-10920X CPU @ 3.50GHz, Intel Core i9-10920X CPU @ 3.50GHz
3.50GHz
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
i9-12900KS
3.5 GHz
3.50GHz
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-12900KS
4.8 GHz
3.50GHz
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-12900KS
12 Threads: 24
3.50GHz
🔌Socket
LGA 1700
i9-12900KS
FCLGA2066
3.50GHz
âš¡TDP
150 W
i9-12900KS
165 W
3.50GHz
💾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: 12 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 12 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 12 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 19 MB
3.50GHz
The Intel Core i9-12900KS and Intel Core i9-10920X @ 3.50GHz 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 i9-10920X @ 3.50GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.
Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-10920X @ 3.50GHz drawing more power under load (165W vs 150W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.
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