CPU comparison with benchmarks
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CPU lineage |
Intel Core i9-12900K or Intel Core i9-12900K – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes. The Intel Core i9-12900K features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently. It was released in Q4/2021 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i9 series. To use the Intel Core i9-12900K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket. The Intel Xeon D-1747NTE features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently. It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Xeon D series. To use the Intel Xeon D-1747NTE, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2227 socket.
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| Desktop / Server |
Segment |
Desktop / Server |
| Intel Core i9-12900K |
Name |
Intel Xeon D-1747NTE |
| Intel Core i9 |
Family |
Intel Xeon D |
| 12 |
Generation |
4 |
| Intel Core i 12000 |
Group |
Intel Xeon D-1700 |
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
The Intel Core i9-12900K has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.2 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices. The Intel Xeon D-1747NTE has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1747NTE is 2.5 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
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| None |
None |
3.5 GHz |
| 5.2 GHz |
A-Core Frequency Turbo |
None |
| 2.4 GHz |
B-Core Frequency |
None |
| 3.2 GHz |
A-Core Frequency |
None |
| 8x Gracemont |
Cores B |
None |
| 8x Golden Cove |
Cores A |
None |
| Yes |
Overclocking |
No |
| hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Core architecture |
normal |
| None |
None |
2.5 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz |
B-Core Frequency Turbo |
None |
| 24 |
Threads |
20 |
| Yes |
Hyperthreading |
Yes |
| 16 |
CPU Cores |
10 |
| None |
None |
10x Sunny Cove |
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Internal Graphics |
The Intel Core i9-12900K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the Intel Core i9-12900K uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders and 32 execution units. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. The Intel Xeon D-1747NTE does not have integrated graphics.
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| 0.3 GHz |
GPU frequency |
-- |
| Q4/2021 |
Release date |
-- |
| 12 |
Direct X |
-- |
| Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
GPU name |
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| 10 nm |
Technology |
-- |
| -- |
Max. displays |
-- |
| 256 |
Shaders |
-- |
| 64.0 GB |
Max. GPU Memory |
0 bytes |
| 32 |
Execution units |
-- |
| 11 |
Generation |
-- |
| 1.55 GHz |
GPU (Turbo) |
-- |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
| -- |
AI specifications |
-- |
| -- |
AI hardware |
-- |
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Hardware codec support |
A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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| Decode / Encode |
AVC |
-- |
| Decode |
VC-1 |
-- |
| Decode / Encode |
VP9 |
-- |
| Decode / Encode |
h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
-- |
| Decode / Encode |
h264 |
-- |
| Decode / Encode |
VP8 |
-- |
| Decode / Encode |
h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
-- |
| Decode / Encode |
JPEG |
-- |
| Decode |
AV1 |
-- |
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Memory & PCIe |
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance. The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 384.0 GB distributed across 3 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 70.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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| 2 |
Memory channels |
3 |
| 128.0 GB |
Max. Memory |
384.0 GB |
| pci |
PCIe |
pci |
| Yes |
AES-NI |
Yes |
| Yes |
ECC |
Yes |
| 76.8 GB/s |
Bandwidth |
70.0 GB/s |
| DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 |
Memory type |
DDR4-2933 |
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Thermal Management |
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 W watts. TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself. The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 80 W watts.
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| 100 °C |
Tjunction max |
-- |
| 241 W |
TDP (PL2) |
None |
| 125 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
80 W |
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Technical details |
The Intel Core i9-12900K is manufactured using a 10 nm process. A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU. In total, this processor boasts a generous 30.0 MB cache. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming. The Intel Xeon D-1747NTE is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
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| Q4/2021 |
Release date |
Q1/2022 |
| BX8071512900K |
Part Number |
-- |
| 14.0 MB |
L2-Cache |
15.0 MB |
| VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Virtualization |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
| SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ |
ISA extensions |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
| Monolithic |
Chip design |
Monolithic |
| Alder Lake S |
Architecture |
Ice Lake |
| 10 nm |
Technology |
10 nm |
| LGA 1700 |
Socket |
BGA 2227 |
| Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 |
Operating systems |
Windows 10, Linux |
| 589 $ |
Release price |
1248 $ |
| Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
| x86-64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
| 30.0 MB |
L3-Cache |
0 bytes |
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