CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900KS vs Intel Core i9-9990XE @ 4.00GHz
Key Findings
- The Intel Core i9-12900KS leads in single-threaded performance by up to 46.3%
- In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-12900KS shows superior performance with a 45.9% advantage
- The Intel Core i9-9990XE @ 4.00GHz has the highest core count with 14 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 i9-9990XE @ 4.00GHz
Release Date
Q3 2020
Market Position
334th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs529th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs110th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
i9-12900KS
4,344
4.00GHz
2,970
Multi-Thread Performance
i9-12900KS
44,011
4.00GHz
30,162
Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900KS vs Intel Core i9-9990XE @ 4.00GHz
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-12900KS
i9-12900KS
Intel Core i9-9990XE @ 4.00GHz
4.00GHz
🔄Other Names
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900KS, 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS
i9-12900KS
Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-9990XE CPU @ 4.00GHz
4.00GHz
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
i9-12900KS
4.0 GHz
4.00GHz
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-12900KS
5.0 GHz
4.00GHz
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-12900KS
14 Threads: 28
4.00GHz
🔌Socket
LGA 1700
i9-12900KS
LGA2066
4.00GHz
âš¡TDP
150 W
i9-12900KS
255 W
4.00GHz
💾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: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 19 MB
4.00GHz
The Intel Core i9-12900KS and Intel Core i9-9990XE @ 4.00GHz 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 i9-9990XE @ 4.00GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.
Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-9990XE @ 4.00GHz drawing more power under load (255W vs 150W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.
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Single-Thread Rating:4344
Multi-Thread Rating:44011
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