Intel Core i9-12900 vs Intel Core i7-12700KF
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i9-12900 and Intel Core i7-12700KF processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-12900
- CPU is newer: launch date 2 month(s) later
- Around 2% higher clock speed: 5.10 GHz vs 5.00 GHz
- Around 67% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- Around 67% more L2 cache; more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- Around 20% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- Around 1% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 4048 vs 4009
- Around 5% better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 10536 vs 10022
Specifications (specs) | |
Launch date | 4 Jan 2022 vs 4 Nov 2021 |
Maximum frequency | 5.10 GHz vs 5.00 GHz |
L1 cache | 1280 KB vs 768 KB |
L2 cache | 20 MB vs 12 MB |
L3 cache | 30 MB vs 25 MB |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 4048 vs 4009 |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 10536 vs 10022 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-12700KF
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - CPU mark | 34326 vs 34277 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i9-12900
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-12700KF
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3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score |
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Name | Intel Core i9-12900 | Intel Core i7-12700KF |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 4048 | 4009 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 34277 | 34326 |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 10536 | 10022 |
Compare specifications (specs)
Intel Core i9-12900 | Intel Core i7-12700KF | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Alder Lake | Alder Lake |
Launch date | 4 Jan 2022 | 4 Nov 2021 |
Launch price (MSRP) | $568 | $384 - $394 |
Place in performance rating | 201 | 222 |
Processor Number | i9-12900 | i7-12700KF |
Series | 12th Generation Intel Core i9 Processors | 12th Generation Intel Core i7 Processors |
Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Status | Launched | |
Performance |
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64 bit support | ||
L1 cache | 1280 KB | 768 KB |
L2 cache | 20 MB | 12 MB |
L3 cache | 30 MB | 25 MB |
Manufacturing process technology | 7 nm | Intel 7 |
Maximum core temperature | 100°C | 100°C |
Maximum frequency | 5.10 GHz | 5.00 GHz |
Number of cores | 16 | |
Number of threads | 24 | |
Memory |
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Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |
Maximum memory size | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Supported memory types | Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s | Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s |
Graphics |
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Device ID | 0x4680 | |
Execution Units | 32 | |
Graphics base frequency | 300 MHz | |
Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.55 GHz | |
Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
Processor graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | |
Graphics interfaces |
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Number of displays supported | 4 | |
Graphics image quality |
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Max resolution over DisplayPort | 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz | |
Max resolution over eDP | 5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz | |
Graphics API support |
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DirectX | 12 | |
OpenGL | 4.5 | |
Compatibility |
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Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
Package Size | 45.0 mm x 37.5 mm | 45.0 mm x 37.5 mm |
Sockets supported | FCLGA1700 | FCLGA1700 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt | |
Thermal Solution | PCG 2020C | PCG 2020A |
Peripherals |
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Max number of PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
PCI Express revision | 5.0 and 4.0 | 5.0 and 4.0 |
PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16+4, 2x8+4 | Up to 1x16+4, 2x8+4 |
Scalability | 1S Only | 1S Only |
Security & Reliability |
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Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
Intel® OS Guard | ||
Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Secure Boot | ||
Mode-based Execute Control (MBE) | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
Idle States | ||
Instruction set extensions | Intel SSE4.1, Intel SSE4.2, Intel AVX2 | Intel SSE4.1, Intel SSE4.2, Intel AVX2 |
Intel 64 | ||
Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD) | ||
Speed Shift technology | ||
Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) |