CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900KS vs Intel Core i9-11900K @ 3.50GHz
Key Findings
- The Intel Core i9-12900KS leads in single-threaded performance by up to 23.5%
- In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-12900KS shows superior performance with a 74.6% advantage
- The Intel Core i9-11900K @ 3.50GHz has the highest core count with 8 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 i9-11900K @ 3.50GHz
Release Date
Q1 2021
Market Position
460th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs278th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs156th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
i9-12900KS
4,344
3.50GHz
3,516
Multi-Thread Performance
i9-12900KS
44,011
3.50GHz
25,211
Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900KS vs Intel Core i9-11900K @ 3.50GHz
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-12900KS
i9-12900KS
Intel Core i9-11900K @ 3.50GHz
3.50GHz
🔄Other Names
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900KS, 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS
i9-12900KS
11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-11900K @ 3.50GHz, 11th Gen Intel Core i9-11900K @ 3.50GHz
3.50GHz
⚡Base Clock
N/A
i9-12900KS
3.5 GHz
3.50GHz
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-12900KS
5.2 GHz
3.50GHz
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-12900KS
8 Threads: 16
3.50GHz
🔌Socket
LGA 1700
i9-12900KS
FCLGA1200
3.50GHz
⚡TDP
150 W
i9-12900KS
125 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: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 16 MB
3.50GHz
The Intel Core i9-12900KS and Intel Core i9-11900K @ 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 i9-11900K @ 3.50GHz 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 125W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.
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