Intel Core i9-12900K | Google Tensor G2 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i9-12900K or Google Tensor G2 - 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 i9-12900K has 16 cores with 24 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.20 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-12900K was released in Q4/2021. The Google Tensor G2 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.85 GHz. The CPU supports up to 12 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Google Tensor G2 was released in Q4/2022. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | Google Tensor (3) |
Intel Core i 12000 (34) | CPU group | Google Tensor G2 (1) |
12 | Generation | 2 |
Alder Lake S | Architecture | G2 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i9-11900K | Predecessor | Google Tensor |
Intel Core i9-13900K | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-12900K has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-12900K is 3.20 GHz (5.20 GHz) while the Google Tensor G2 has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Google Tensor G2 is at 2.85 GHz. |
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Intel Core i9-12900K | Characteristic | Google Tensor G2 |
16 | Cores | 8 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.20 GHz (5.20 GHz) 8x Golden Cove |
A-Core | 2.85 GHz 2x Cortex-X1 |
2.40 GHz (3.90 GHz) 8x Gracemont |
B-Core | 2.35 GHz 2x Cortex-A78 |
-- | C-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Cortex-A55 |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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Intel Core i9-12900K | Characteristic | Google Tensor G2 |
-- | AI hardware | Google Tensor AI |
-- | AI specifications | Google Edge TPU @ 4 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsThe Intel Core i9-12900K or Google Tensor G2 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-G710 MP7 |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.90 GHz |
1.55 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
11 | GPU Generation | Vallhall 3 |
10 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 1 |
32 | Compute units | 7 |
256 | Shader | -- |
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-G710 MP7 |
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 i9-12900K can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s. The Google Tensor G2 supports up to 12 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 53.0 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i9-12900K | Characteristic | Google Tensor G2 |
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR5-5500 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 12 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 53.0 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
14.00 MB | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
30.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
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 i9-12900K is 125 W, while the Google Tensor G2 has a TDP of 10 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i9-12900K | Characteristic | Google Tensor G2 |
125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 10 W |
241 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-12900K is manufactured in 10 nm and has 44.00 MB cache. The Google Tensor G2 is manufactured in 4 nm and has a 12.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i9-12900K | Characteristic | Google Tensor G2 |
10 nm | Technology | 4 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 |
Q4/2021 | Release date | Q4/2022 |
589 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900K
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.55 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
ARM Mali-G710 MP7 @ 0.90 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900K
27,472 CB R23 MC @ 240 W |
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Google Tensor G2
2.85 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Google Tensor G2
8C 8T @ 2.85 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-12900K | Google Tensor G2 |
Unknown | Google Pixel 7 Google Pixel 7 Pro |