Intel Core i9-12900K | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i9-12900K or Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 - 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.45 GHz. The CPU supports up to 8 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 was released in Q2/2013. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) |
Intel Core i 12000 (34) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800/801 (2) |
12 | Generation | 2 |
Alder Lake S | Architecture | Krait 400 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i9-11900K | Predecessor | -- |
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 has 4 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 is at 2.45 GHz. |
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Intel Core i9-12900K | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 |
16 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.20 GHz (5.20 GHz) 8x Golden Cove |
A-Core | 2.45 GHz 4x Krait 400 |
2.40 GHz (3.90 GHz) 8x Gracemont |
B-Core | -- |
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 i9-12900K | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon QDSP6 V5 |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core i9-12900K or Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 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 | Qualcomm Adreno 330 |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.55 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
11 | GPU Generation | 3 |
10 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 0 |
32 | Compute units | -- |
256 | Shader | 32 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | DirectX Version | -- |
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 | Qualcomm Adreno 330 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 supports up to 8 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 14.9 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i9-12900K | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 |
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR3-1866 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 8 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 14.9 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 i9-12900K is 125 W, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 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 i9-12900K | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 |
125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 is manufactured in 28 nm and has a 0.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i9-12900K | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 |
10 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv7-A (32 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 | Q2/2013 |
589 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
4C 4T @ 2.45 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
4C 4T @ 2.45 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
4C 4T @ 2.45 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
4C 4T @ 2.45 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
4C 4T @ 2.45 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
4C 4T @ 2.45 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
4C 4T @ 2.45 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
4C 4T @ 2.45 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
4C 4T @ 2.45 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
4C 4T @ 2.45 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900K
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.55 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
Qualcomm Adreno 330 @ 0.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
4C 4T @ 2.45 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
4C 4T @ 2.45 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
4C 4T @ 2.45 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
4C 4T @ 2.45 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
4C 4T @ 2.45 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900K
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
4C 4T @ 2.45 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900K
27,472 CB R23 MC @ 240 W |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
2.45 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-12900K | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 |
Unknown | Unknown |