Intel Core i9-12900KF | AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i9-12900KF and the AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i9-12900KF 16 core processor released in Q4/2021 with the AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2022. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | AMD Ryzen 9 (35) |
Intel Core i 12000 (34) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 6000H/7035H (20) |
12 | Generation | 5 |
Alder Lake S | Architecture | Rembrandt (Zen 3+) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i9-11900KF | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX |
Intel Core i9-13900KF | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-12900KF is a 16 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.20 GHz (5.20 GHz). The processor can compute 24 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX clocks with 3.30 GHz (5.00 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i9-12900KF | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX |
16 | Cores | 8 |
24 | Threads | 16 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.20 GHz (5.20 GHz) 8x Golden Cove |
A-Core | 3.30 GHz (5.00 GHz) 8x Zen 3+ |
2.40 GHz (3.90 GHz) 8x Gracemont |
B-Core | -- |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (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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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon 680M |
GPU frequency | 2.00 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 2.40 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 9 |
Technology | 6 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 12 |
-- | Shader | 768 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 8 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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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon 680M |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i9-12900KF, while the AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i9-12900KF | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX |
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400, DDR5-4800 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
14.00 MB | L2 Cache | 4.00 MB |
30.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 12 |
78.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 23.6 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i9-12900KF has a TDP of 125 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX is 45 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i9-12900KF | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX |
125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 45 W |
241 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 54 W |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-12900KF has 44.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX is at 20.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 6 nm. |
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Intel Core i9-12900KF | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX |
10 nm | Technology | 6 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
LGA 1700 | Socket | FP7 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2021 | Release date | Q1/2022 |
564 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
@ 0.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX
AMD Radeon 680M @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
27,472 CB R23 MC @ 240 W |
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AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX
3.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-12900KF | AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX |
Unknown | Unknown |