Intel Core i9-12900KS vs Intel Core i9-13900KF

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i9-12900KS or Intel Core i9-12900KS – 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 i9-12900KS features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-12900KS, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The Intel Core i9-13900KF features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-13900KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i9-12900KS Name Intel Core i9-13900KF
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Core i9
12 Generation 13
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Core i 13000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-12900KS has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.4 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 Core i9-13900KF has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.0 GHz.
5.5 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo 5.8 GHz
2.5 GHz B-Core Frequency 2.2 GHz
3.4 GHz A-Core Frequency 3.0 GHz
8x Gracemont Cores B 16x Gracemont
8x Golden Cove Cores A 8x Raptor Cove
Yes Overclocking Yes
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
4.0 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo 4.3 GHz
24 Threads 32
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
16 CPU Cores 24
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-12900KS has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-12900KS 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 Core i9-13900KF does not have integrated graphics.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
Q4/2021 Release date --
12 Direct X --
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name
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) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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.
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 --
 
 

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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 89.6 GB/s
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-5600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 150 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 125 W watts.
90 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
241 W TDP (PL2) 253 W
150 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-12900KS 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 Core i9-13900KF is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 36.0 MB cache.
Q2/2022 Release date Q4/2022
-- Part Number --
14.0 MB L2-Cache 32.0 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, AVX2+
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Alder Lake S Architecture Raptor Lake S
10 nm Technology 10 nm
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1700
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
749 $ Release price 564 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
30.0 MB L3-Cache 36.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
59155
59155
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
44541
44541

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
39652
39652
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
27796
27796

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
27312
27312
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
19176
19176

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
23982
23982
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
19010
19010

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
20305
20305
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
16455
16455

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
15350
15350
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
10744
10744

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
6141
6141
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
4140
4140

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
2868
2868
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
2831
2831

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
2241
2241
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
2082
2082

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
2147
2147
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
2080
2080

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
877
877
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
795
795

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
557
557
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
399
399

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
330
330
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
294
294