Intel Core i9-12900 vs Intel Core i9-9900K (BX80684I99900K)
A side-by-side spec comparison of the Intel Core i9-12900 and the Intel Core i9-9900K (BX80684I99900K). We line up every specification and score the ones that matter most in this category — weighted, not a raw count of specs won — to reach an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W | 95W |
| Cores | 16 | 8 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1151 |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB | 16 MB |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Alder Lake | Coffee Lake Refresh |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
Winner: Intel Core i9-12900 — driven by Cores (16), Boost Clock (5.1 GHz), L3 Cache (30 MB)
Intel Core i9-12900
9
performance points
Intel Core i9-9900K (BX80684I99900K)
1
performance point
Winner is scored by weighting the specs that matter most in this category (not a raw count of specs won).
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