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Intel Core i9-12900 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i9-12900 or MediaTek Dimensity 1080 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i9-12900 has 16 cores with 24 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.10 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-12900 was released in Q1/2022. The MediaTek Dimensity 1080 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.60 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The MediaTek Dimensity 1080 was released in Q4/2022. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | Mediatek Dimensity (36) |
Intel Core i 12000 (34) | CPU group | MediaTek Dimensity 10xx (2) |
12 | Generation | 2 |
Alder Lake S | Architecture | Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i9-11900 | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i9-13900 | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-12900 has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-12900 is 2.40 GHz (5.10 GHz) while the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 is at 2.60 GHz. |
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Intel Core i9-12900 | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
16 | Cores | 8 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.40 GHz (5.10 GHz) 8x Golden Cove |
A-Core | 2.60 GHz 2x Cortex-A78 |
1.80 GHz (3.80 GHz) 8x Gracemont |
B-Core | 2.00 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 |
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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Intel Core i9-12900 | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
-- | AI hardware | Mediatek APU 3.0 |
-- | AI specifications | MediaTek APU 3.0 @ 4.5 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core i9-12900 or MediaTek Dimensity 1080 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 770 | GPU | ARM Mali-G68 MP4 |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.55 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
11 | GPU Generation | Vallhall 2 |
10 nm | Technology | 6 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 1 |
32 | Compute units | 4 |
256 | Shader | 64 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | 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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Intel UHD Graphics 770 | GPU | ARM Mali-G68 MP4 |
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 |
Decode | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i9-12900 can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s. The MediaTek Dimensity 1080 supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 44.0 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i9-12900 | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR5-5500, LPDDR4X-4266 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 44.0 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
14.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
30.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
5.0 | PCIe version | -- |
20 | PCIe lanes | -- |
78.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i9-12900 is 65 W, while the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 has a TDP of --. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i9-12900 | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
202 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-12900 is manufactured in 10 nm and has 44.00 MB cache. The MediaTek Dimensity 1080 is manufactured in 6 nm and has a 0.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i9-12900 | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
10 nm | Technology | 6 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ | ISA extensions | -- |
LGA 1700 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q4/2022 |
489 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i9-12900
16C 24T @ 5.10 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1080
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900
16C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1080
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900
16C 24T @ 5.10 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1080
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900
16C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1080
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900
16C 24T @ 5.10 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1080
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900
16C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1080
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900
16C 24T @ 5.10 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1080
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900
16C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1080
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.55 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1080
ARM Mali-G68 MP4 @ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900
16C 24T @ 2.40 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1080
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900
16C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1080
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900
16C 24T @ 5.10 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1080
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900
16C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1080
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900
16C 24T @ 2.40 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1080
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-12900 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
Unknown | Unknown |