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Intel Core i9-9900K
Intel Core i9-12900KS
Review
General overview and comparison of the processorsSingle-Core Performance
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Performance
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Power Efficiency
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Benchmarks
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Specifications
Comparing technical specifications of the Intel Core i9-9900K and Intel Core i9-12900KSGeneral
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Core i9-9900K | Core i9-12900KS |
| Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Codename | Coffee Lake | Alder Lake |
| Release Date | Oct 2018 | Apr 2022 |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| Unlocked Multiplier | Yes | Yes |
CPU
| Cores | 8 | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Threads | 16 | 24 |
| Base Clock | 3.60 | 3.40 |
| Turbo Clock | 5.00 | 5.20 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB | 640 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 10 MB |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 30 MB |
Package
| Lithography | 14 nm | 10 nm |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA 1151 | LGA 1700 |
| TDP | 95 | 150 |