CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900KS vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF

Key Findings

  • The Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF leads in single-threaded performance by up to 14.1%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF shows superior performance with a 40.8% advantage

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 Ultra 7 265KF

Desktop
Release Date
Q4 2024
Market Position
80th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs2nd fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs20th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i9-12900KS
4,344
265KF
4,956

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-12900KS
44,011
265KF
61,964

Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900KS vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF

💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-12900KS
i9-12900KS
Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF
265KF
🔄Other Names
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900KS, 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS
i9-12900KS
Intel(R) Core(TM) Ultra 7 265KF
265KF
⚡Base Clock
N/A
i9-12900KS
N/A
265KF
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-12900KS
N/A
265KF
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-12900KS
N/A
265KF
🔌Socket
LGA 1700
i9-12900KS
FCLGA1851
265KF
⚡TDP
150 W
i9-12900KS
125 W
265KF
💾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 64 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 3072 KBL3 Cache: 30 MB
265KF

The Intel Core i9-12900KS and Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF leads in single-thread performance, which is crucial for gaming and everyday tasks.

For multi-threaded applications, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF 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.