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Intel Core i9-12900K vs Intel Core i9-12900 vs Intel Core i7-12700K

Intel Core i9-12900K

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The Intel Core i9-12900K is a high end CPU for desktops based on the Alder Lake architecture. It was first announced in November 2021 and offers 8 performance cores and 8 efficiency cores. The performance cores (P-cores) support HyperThreading, leading to 24 Threads that can be processed at once. The performance cores can clock with up to 5.2 GHz (Turbo Boost Max 3.0), the efficiency cores can clock with up to 3.9 GHz. All cores can use 30 MB Smart Cache. The integrated memory controller supports up to 128 GB DDR5 with 4800 MT/s (dual channel).

The Thread Director (in hardware) can support the operating system to decide which thread to use on the performance or efficiency cores for the best performance.

For AI tasks, the CPU also integrates GNA 3.0 and DL Boost (most likely only using AVX2). Quick Sync in version 8 is the same as in the Rocket Lake CPUs and supports MPEG-2, AVC, VC-1 decode, JPEG, VP8 decode, VP9, HEVC and AV1 decode in hardware.

The integrated graphics adapter is based on the Xe architecture and called Intel UHD Graphics 770. It clocks between 300 and 1.55 GHz.

Performance

The average 12900K in our database nearly matches the Ryzen 9 3950X and the Ryzen 9 5950X in multi-thread performance. This is a great result, as of mid 2022.

Learn more by reading the Corsair One i300 review.

Power consumption

This Core i9 series chip has a Base power consumption of 125 W, with 241 W being its "Maximum Turbo" power consumption.

The i9-12900K is built with Intel's 4th generation 10 nm process marketed as Intel 7 for lower than average, as of mid 2023, energy efficiency.

Intel Core i9-12900

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The Intel Core i9-12900 is a high end CPU for desktops based on the Alder Lake architecture. It was first announced in November 2021 and offers 8 performance cores and 8 efficiency cores. The performance cores (P-cores) support HyperThreading, leading to 24 Threads that can be processed at once. The performance cores can clock with up to 5.1 GHz, the efficiency cores can clock with up to 3.8 GHz. All cores can use 30 MB Smart Cache. The integrated memory controller supports up to 128 GB DDR5 with 4800 MT/s (dual channel).

The Thread Director (in hardware) can support the operating system to decide which thread to use on the performance or efficiency cores for the best performance.

For AI tasks, the CPU also integrates GNA 3.0 and DL Boost (most likely only using AVX2). Quick Sync in version 8 is the same as in the Rocket Lake CPUs and supports MPEG-2, AVC, VC-1 decode, JPEG, VP8 decode, VP9, HEVC and AV1 decode in hardware.

The integrated graphics card is based on the Xe-architecture and called Intel UHD Graphics 770. It clocks between 300 and 1.55 GHz.

The CPU is rated at 65 W base power and 202 Watt maximum Turbo power. It is manufactured in 10nm, called Intel 7, process at Intel.

Intel Core i7-12700K

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The Intel Core i7-12700K is a high end CPU for desktops based on the Alder Lake architecture. It was first announced in November 2021 and offers 8 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores. The performance cores (P-cores) support HyperThreading, leading to 20 Threads that can be processed at once. The performance cores can clock with up to 5 GHz (Turbo Boost Max 3.0), the efficiency cores can clock with up to 3.9 GHz. All cores can use 25 MB Smart Cache. The integrated memory controller supports up to 128 GB DDR5 with 4800 MT/s (dual channel).

Thread Director (in hardware) can support the operating system to decide which thread to use on the performance or efficiency cores for the best performance.

The integrated graphics adapter is based on the Xe-architecture and called Intel UHD Graphics 770. It clocks between 300 and 1.5 GHz.

For AI tasks, the CPU also integrates GNA 3.0 and DL Boost. Quick Sync in version 8 is the same as in the Rocket Lake CPUs and supports MPEG-2, AVC, VC-1 decode, JPEG, VP8 decode, VP9, HEVC and AV1 decode in hardware.

Performance

The average 12700K in our database is way ahead of the Ryzen 7 5800X and the Ryzen 9 3900X, as far as multi-thread benchmark scores are concerned. Which is a very, very impressive result, as of late 2022.

Power consumption

This Core i7 series chip has a Base power consumption of 125 W, with its highest Intel-recommended Turbo power consumption sitting at 190 W. It might be a good idea to get an AIO cooling solution for a chip this power hungry.

The i7-12700K is manufactured on Intel's fourth-generation 10 nm process marketed as Intel 7 for lower-than-average, as of early 2023, energy efficiency.

ModelIntel Core i9-12900KIntel Core i9-12900Intel Core i7-12700K
SeriesIntel Alder Lake-S Alder Lake-SIntel Alder Lake-S
CodenameAlder LakeAlder LakeAlder Lake
Series: Alder Lake-S Alder Lake
Intel Core i9-12900K « 3.2 - 5.2 GHz16 / 24 cores30 MB L3
Intel Core i9-129002.4 - 5.1 GHz16 / 24 cores20 MB L3
Intel Core i7-12700K2.7 - 5 GHz12 / 20 cores25 MB L3
Intel Core i7-12700F3.3 - 4.9 GHz12 / 20 cores25 MB L3
Intel Core i7-127003.3 - 4.9 GHz12 / 20 cores25 MB L3
Intel Core i5-12600K2.8 - 4.9 GHz10 / 16 cores20 MB L3
Intel Core i9-12900K3.2 - 5.2 GHz16 / 24 cores30 MB L3
Intel Core i9-12900 « 2.4 - 5.1 GHz16 / 24 cores20 MB L3
Intel Core i7-12700K2.7 - 5 GHz12 / 20 cores25 MB L3
Intel Core i7-12700F3.3 - 4.9 GHz12 / 20 cores25 MB L3
Intel Core i7-127003.3 - 4.9 GHz12 / 20 cores25 MB L3
Intel Core i5-12600K2.8 - 4.9 GHz10 / 16 cores20 MB L3
Intel Core i9-12900K3.2 - 5.2 GHz16 / 24 cores30 MB L3
Intel Core i9-129002.4 - 5.1 GHz16 / 24 cores20 MB L3
Intel Core i7-12700K « 2.7 - 5 GHz12 / 20 cores25 MB L3
Intel Core i7-12700F3.3 - 4.9 GHz12 / 20 cores25 MB L3
Intel Core i7-127003.3 - 4.9 GHz12 / 20 cores25 MB L3
Intel Core i5-12600K2.8 - 4.9 GHz10 / 16 cores20 MB L3
Clock3200 - 5200 MHz2400 - 5100 MHz2700 - 5000 MHz
L1 Cache1.4 MB1.4 MB
L2 Cache14 MB14 MB12 MB
L3 Cache30 MB20 MB25 MB
Cores / Threads16 / 2416 / 2412 / 20
TDP125 Watt65 Watt125 Watt
Technology10 nm10 nm10 nm
max. Temp.100 °C100 °C
SocketLGA1700LGA 1700LGA1700
FeaturesDDR4-3200/DDR5-4800 RAM (incl. ECC), PCIe 5, Thread Director, DL Boost, GNA, vPro Enterprise, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHAIntel UHD Graphics 770, DDR5 4800 MT/s, DDR4 3200 MT/sDDR4-3200/DDR5-4800 RAM, PCIe 5, Thr. Dir., DL Boost, GNA, vPro Enterp., MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, BMI2, ABM, FMA, ADX, SMEP, SMAP, EIST, TM1, TM2, HT, Turbo, SST, AES-NI, RDRAND, RDSEED, SHA
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 770 (300 - 1550 MHz)Intel UHD Graphics 770 (300 - 1550 MHz)Intel UHD Graphics 770 (300 - 1500 MHz)
Architecturex86x86x86
$589 U.S.$489 U.S.$409 U.S.
Announced
Manufacturerark.intel.comark.intel.com
Die Size215 mm2

Benchmarks

Performance Rating - CB R15 + R20 + 7-Zip + X265 + Blender + 3DM11 CPU - i9-12900K
50.7 pt (70%)
Performance Rating - CB R15 + R20 + 7-Zip + X265 + Blender + 3DM11 CPU - i9-12900
43.8 pt (61%)
Performance Rating - CB R15 + R20 + 7-Zip + X265 + Blender + 3DM11 CPU - i7-12700K
46.7 pt (65%)
Cinebench R23 - Cinebench R23 Multi Core
min: 25245     avg: 26125     median: 26125 (24%)     max: 27005 Points
18628 Points (17%)
min: 17003     avg: 19784     median: 19784 (18%)     max: 22565 Points
Cinebench R23 - Cinebench R23 Single Core
min: 1998     avg: 2005     median: 2004.5 (85%)     max: 2011 Points
1825 Points (78%)
min: 1806     avg: 1851     median: 1850.5 (79%)     max: 1895 Points
Cinebench R20 - Cinebench R20 CPU (Single Core)
min: 766     avg: 772     median: 771.5 (86%)     max: 777 Points
703 Points (78%)
min: 731     avg: 736     median: 735.5 (82%)     max: 740 Points
Cinebench R20 - Cinebench R20 CPU (Multi Core)
min: 9630     avg: 9935     median: 9935 (24%)     max: 10240 Points
7179 Points (18%)
min: 6953     avg: 7801     median: 7800.5 (19%)     max: 8648 Points
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64 Bit
min: 3473     avg: 3877     median: 4057 (26%)     max: 4102 Points
3299 Points (21%)
3325 Points (21%)
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64 Bit
min: 286     avg: 289     median: 289 (87%)     max: 292 Points
262 Points (79%)
272 Points (82%)
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Multi 64 Bit
min: 44.18     avg: 45.6     median: 45.6 (59%)     max: 47.06 Points
39 Points (51%)
38.4 Points (50%)
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Single 64 Bit
min: 3.49     avg: 3.5     median: 3.5 (87%)     max: 3.5 Points
3.2 Points (79%)
3.3 Points (82%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (32bit)
min: 9812     avg: 9859     median: 9859 (60%)     max: 9906 Points
8949 Points (54%)
9305 Points (56%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (32bit)
min: 70420     avg: 71819     median: 71819 (52%)     max: 73218 Points
68729 Points (50%)
63484 Points (46%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (64bit)
min: 112749     avg: 112821     median: 112821 (78%)     max: 112893 Points
107565 Points (75%)
102539 Points (71%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (64bit)
min: 16144     avg: 16271     median: 16270.5 (20%)     max: 16397 Points
14610 Points (18%)
15179 Points (18%)
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 1024m *
min: 190.6     avg: 192.8     median: 192.8 (2%)     max: 195 s
211.8 s (3%)
171.2 s (2%)
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 32m *
min: 2.398     avg: 3.7     median: 3.7 (1%)     max: 4.924 s
2.7 s (1%)
2.7 s (1%)
WinRAR - WinRAR 4.0
min: 10792     avg: 11834     median: 11834 (19%)     max: 12876 Points
10739 Points (17%)
10389 Points (16%)
7-Zip 18.03 - 7-Zip 18.03 Multli Thread 4 runs
min: 96960     avg: 97316     median: 97315.5 (56%)     max: 97671 MIPS
50152 MIPS (29%)
min: 65508     avg: 73439     median: 73438.5 (42%)     max: 81369 MIPS
7-Zip 18.03 - 7-Zip 18.03 Single Thread 4 runs
min: 6571     avg: 6576     median: 6575.5 (79%)     max: 6580 MIPS
5979 MIPS (71%)
min: 6117     avg: 6270     median: 6269.5 (75%)     max: 6422 MIPS
X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 2
min: 196     avg: 201     median: 201 (70%)     max: 206 fps
147.5 fps (51%)
179 fps (62%)
X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 1
min: 365     avg: 366.8     median: 366.8 (85%)     max: 368.5 fps
310 fps (72%)
349.5 fps (81%)
HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2 - HWBOT x265 4k Preset
min: 29     avg: 29.5     median: 29.5 (52%)     max: 30 fps
14.4 fps (25%)
min: 14.9     avg: 20.5     median: 20.5 (36%)     max: 26.1 fps
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Serpent
min: 1.9     avg: 2     median: 2 (0%)     max: 2 GB/s
1.9 GB/s (0%)
1.6 GB/s (0%)
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Twofish
min: 3.5     avg: 3.6     median: 3.6 (62%)     max: 3.7 GB/s
3.4 GB/s (59%)
2.8 GB/s (48%)
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt AES
min: 18.5     avg: 19.3     median: 19.3 (50%)     max: 20 GB/s
17.2 GB/s (45%)
15.7 GB/s (41%)
Blender - Blender 2.79 BMW27 CPU *
min: 121.1     avg: 124.7     median: 124.7 (1%)     max: 128.3 Seconds
262.7 Seconds (2%)
min: 152.3     avg: 173.1     median: 173.1 (1%)     max: 193.9 Seconds
R Benchmark 2.5 - R Benchmark 2.5 *
min: 0.3946     avg: 0.4     median: 0.4 (9%)     max: 0.4216 sec
0.5 sec (12%)
min: 0.412     avg: 0.4     median: 0.4 (9%)     max: 0.423 sec
3DMark 06 - CPU - 3DMark 06 - CPU
min: 18426     avg: 18753     median: 18752.5 (40%)     max: 19079 Points
17464 Points (37%)
16827 Points (36%)
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M *
min: 7.04     avg: 7.1     median: 7.1 (2%)     max: 7.063 s
7.3 s (2%)
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M *
min: 15.59     avg: 15.6     median: 15.6 (1%)     max: 15.67 s
16.6 s (1%)
Super Pi Mod 1.5 XS 32M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 32M *
min: 338.6     avg: 347     median: 347 (2%)     max: 355.4 s
387 s (2%)
3DMark Vantage - 3DM Vant. Perf. CPU no Physx
min: 97859     avg: 97907     median: 97907 (86%)     max: 97955 Points
78877 Points (69%)
93250 Points (82%)
3DMark 11 - 3DM11 Performance Physics
min: 23010     avg: 25787     median: 26223 (71%)     max: 28789 Points
24314 Points (66%)
min: 23129     avg: 24947     median: 24947 (67%)     max: 26765 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Physics
min: 81757     avg: 101311     median: 101311 (82%)     max: 120865 Points
74061 Points (60%)
109742 Points (89%)
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Extreme Physics
min: 78981     avg: 99892     median: 99891.5 (81%)     max: 120802 Points
73871 Points (60%)
112268 Points (91%)
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited Physics
min: 80654     avg: 99678     median: 99678 (84%)     max: 118702 Points
109389 Points (92%)
3DMark - 3DMark Cloud Gate Physics
min: 25449     avg: 25582     median: 25581.5 (65%)     max: 25714 Points
19775 Points (50%)
min: 21804     avg: 23017     median: 23017 (58%)     max: 24230 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Physics
min: 39112     avg: 39903     median: 39903 (71%)     max: 40694 Points
35153 Points (63%)
min: 31240     avg: 34160     median: 34159.5 (61%)     max: 37079 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Time Spy CPU
min: 18431     avg: 18556     median: 18555.5 (78%)     max: 18680 Points
15095 Points (64%)
min: 13915     avg: 15550     median: 15550 (66%)     max: 17185 Points
Geekbench 5.5 - Geekbench 5.1 - 5.4 64 Bit Single-Core
min: 1969     avg: 2006     median: 2005.5 (85%)     max: 2042 Points
1656 Points (70%)
min: 1890     avg: 1912     median: 1911.5 (81%)     max: 1933 Points
Geekbench 5.5 - Geekbench 5.1 - 5.4 64 Bit Multi-Core
min: 17698     avg: 17776     median: 17776 (32%)     max: 17854 Points
8924 Points (16%)
min: 12475     avg: 14016     median: 14016 (25%)     max: 15557 Points
Geekbench 5.0 - Geekbench 5.0 64 Bit Single-Core
min: 1927     avg: 1948     median: 1947.5 (8%)     max: 1968 Points
1638 Points (7%)
min: 1835     avg: 1841     median: 1840.5 (8%)     max: 1846 Points
Geekbench 5.0 - Geekbench 5.0 64 Bit Multi-Core
min: 17697     avg: 17828     median: 17828 (56%)     max: 17959 Points
8845 Points (28%)
min: 12318     avg: 13879     median: 13879 (44%)     max: 15440 Points
Geekbench 4.4 - Geekbench 4.1 - 4.4 64 Bit Single-Core
min: 8593     avg: 8629     median: 8629 (86%)     max: 8665 Points
6991 Points (70%)
8133 Points (81%)
Geekbench 4.4 - Geekbench 4.1 - 4.4 64 Bit Multi-Core
min: 63583     avg: 63911     median: 63910.5 (71%)     max: 64238 Points
36310 Points (40%)
55786 Points (62%)
Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Kraken 1.1 Total Score *
min: 475     avg: 478     median: 478 (1%)     max: 481 ms
602 ms (1%)
min: 496     avg: 498     median: 498 (1%)     max: 500 ms
Octane V2 - Octane V2 Total Score
96769 Points (87%)
WebXPRT 3 - WebXPRT 3 Score
min: 320     avg: 325     median: 325 (68%)     max: 330 Points
269 Points (56%)
min: 301     avg: 303.5     median: 303.5 (63%)     max: 306 Points
CrossMark - CrossMark Overall
2308 Points (88%)
1785 Points (68%)
1999 Points (77%)
Power Consumption - Prime95 Power Consumption - external Monitor *
min: 257     avg: 268.3     median: 268.3 (46%)     max: 279.6 Watt
151 Watt (26%)
min: 132.1     avg: 206.6     median: 206.6 (36%)     max: 281 Watt
Power Consumption - Cinebench R15 Multi Power Consumption - external Monitor *
min: 265     avg: 294.7     median: 294.7 (54%)     max: 324.4 Watt
206 Watt (38%)
278.2 Watt (51%)
Power Consumption - Idle Power Consumption - external Monitor *
56.1 Watt (37%)
59.7 Watt (39%)
Power Consumption - Cinebench R15 Multi Power Efficiency - external Monitor
min: 12.5     avg: 12.8     median: 12.8 (10%)     max: 13.1 Points per Watt
16 Points per Watt (12%)
12 Points per Watt (9%)

Average Benchmarks Intel Core i9-12900K → 100% n=42

Average Benchmarks Intel Core i9-12900 → 83% n=42

Average Benchmarks Intel Core i7-12700K → 90% n=42

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