Apple A12Z Bionic | Intel Core i9-12900K | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple A12Z Bionic and the Intel Core i9-12900K and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple A12Z Bionic 8 core processor released in Q1/2020 with the Intel Core i9-12900K which has 16 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2021. |
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Apple A series (22) | Family | Intel Core i9 (78) |
Apple A12/A12X/A12Z (3) | CPU group | Intel Core i 12000 (34) |
12 | Generation | 12 |
A12 | Architecture | Alder Lake S |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Apple A10X Fusion | Predecessor | Intel Core i9-11900K |
-- | Successor | Intel Core i9-13900K |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple A12Z Bionic is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.49 GHz. The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i9-12900K clocks with 3.20 GHz (5.20 GHz), has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel. |
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Apple A12Z Bionic | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-12900K |
8 | Cores | 16 |
8 | Threads | 24 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.49 GHz 4x Vortex |
A-Core | 3.20 GHz (5.20 GHz) 8x Golden Cove |
1.59 GHz 4x Tempest |
B-Core | 2.40 GHz (3.90 GHz) 8x Gracemont |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Apple A12Z Bionic | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-12900K |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | -- |
8 Neural cores @ 5 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Apple A12Z | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
1.13 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.55 GHz |
9 | GPU Generation | 11 |
7 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 3 |
32 | Compute units | 32 |
512 | Shader | 256 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
6 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 64 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA 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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Apple A12Z | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 6 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Apple A12Z Bionic, while the Intel Core i9-12900K supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple A12Z Bionic | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-12900K |
LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
6 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
68.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
8.00 MB | L2 Cache | 14.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 30.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 5.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 20 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 78.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple A12Z Bionic has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i9-12900K is 125 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Apple A12Z Bionic | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-12900K |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 125 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 241 W |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Apple A12Z Bionic has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 nm. The cache of Intel Core i9-12900K is at 44.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 10 nm. |
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Apple A12Z Bionic | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-12900K |
7 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ |
-- | Socket | LGA 1700 |
None | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
iOS | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2020 | Release date | Q4/2021 |
-- | Release price | 589 $ |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
Apple A12Z @ 1.13 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900K
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.55 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
2.49 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900K
27,472 CB R23 MC @ 240 W |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 3.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple A12Z Bionic | Intel Core i9-12900K |
Apple iPad Pro 2020 | Unknown |