CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900KS vs Intel Core i9-13900T

Key Findings

All CPUs perform similarly in single-threaded tasks
Multi-threaded performance is comparable among all CPUs

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 i9-13900T

Desktop

Release Date

Q1 2023

Market Position

180th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs51st fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs50th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i9-12900KS

4,344

i9-13900T

4,201

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-12900KS

44,011

i9-13900T

44,125

Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900KS vs Intel Core i9-13900T

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i9-12900KS

i9-12900KS

Intel Core i9-13900T

i9-13900T

🔄Other Names

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

i9-12900KS

13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-13900T, 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900T

i9-13900T

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i9-12900KS

N/A

i9-13900T

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i9-12900KS

N/A

i9-13900T

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i9-12900KS

N/A

i9-13900T

🔌Socket

LGA 1700

i9-12900KS

FCLGA1700

i9-13900T

⚡TDP

150 W

i9-12900KS

35 W

i9-13900T

💾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 2048 KBL3 Cache: 36 MB

i9-13900T

The Intel Core i9-12900KS and Intel Core i9-13900T 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 i9-13900T 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 35W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.