CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900KS vs Intel Core i9-9980XE @ 3.00GHz
Key Findings
- The Intel Core i9-12900KS leads in single-threaded performance by up to 69.7%
- In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-12900KS shows superior performance with a 37.6% advantage
- The Intel Core i9-9980XE @ 3.00GHz has the highest core count with 18 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 i9-9980XE @ 3.00GHz
Release Date
Q4 2018
Market Position
299th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs808th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs94th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
i9-12900KS
4,344
3.00GHz
2,560
Multi-Thread Performance
i9-12900KS
44,011
3.00GHz
31,979
Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900KS vs Intel Core i9-9980XE @ 3.00GHz
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-12900KS
i9-12900KS
Intel Core i9-9980XE @ 3.00GHz
3.00GHz
🔄Other Names
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900KS, 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS
i9-12900KS
Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-9980XE CPU @ 3.00GHz
3.00GHz
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
i9-12900KS
3.0 GHz
3.00GHz
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-12900KS
4.5 GHz
3.00GHz
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-12900KS
18 Threads: 36
3.00GHz
🔌Socket
LGA 1700
i9-12900KS
FCLGA2066
3.00GHz
âš¡TDP
150 W
i9-12900KS
165 W
3.00GHz
💾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: 18 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 18 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 18 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 25 MB
3.00GHz
The Intel Core i9-12900KS and Intel Core i9-9980XE @ 3.00GHz 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 i9-9980XE @ 3.00GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.
Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-9980XE @ 3.00GHz drawing more power under load (165W vs 150W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.
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