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Intel Core i9-12900
Intel Core i5-3550
Review
General overview and comparison of the processorsSingle-Core Performance
Performance in single-threaded apps and benchmarks
Performance
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Power Efficiency
The efficiency score of electricity consumption
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Benchmarks
Comparing the performance of CPUs in benchmarksPassmark CPU (Single-Core)
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Specifications
Comparing technical specifications of the Intel Core i9-12900 and Intel Core i5-3550General
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Core i9-12900 | Core i5-3550 |
| Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Codename | Alder Lake | Ivy Bridge |
| Release Date | Feb 2022 | Mar 2012 |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel HD Graphics 2500 |
| Unlocked Multiplier | No | No |
CPU
| Cores | 16 | 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Threads | 24 | 4 |
| Base Clock | 2.40 | 3.30 |
| Turbo Clock | 5.00 | 0.00 |
| L1 Cache | 640 KB | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 10 MB | 1 MB |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB | 6 MB |
Package
| Lithography | 10 nm | 22 nm |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA 1700 | LGA1155 |
| TDP | 65 | 77 |