Intel Core i9-12900KF | Apple M1 (7-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i9-12900KF and the Apple M1 (7-GPU) 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 Apple M1 (7-GPU) which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2020. |
||
Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Intel Core i 12000 (34) | CPU group | Apple M1 (9) |
12 | Generation | 1 |
Alder Lake S | Architecture | M1 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i9-11900KF | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i9-13900KF | Successor | -- |
|
||
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 Apple M1 (7-GPU) clocks with 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
||
Intel Core i9-12900KF | Characteristic | Apple M1 (7-GPU) |
16 | Cores | 8 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.20 GHz (5.20 GHz) 8x Golden Cove |
A-Core | 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 4x Firestorm |
2.40 GHz (3.90 GHz) 8x Gracemont |
B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 4x Icestorm |
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. |
||
Intel Core i9-12900KF | Characteristic | Apple M1 (7-GPU) |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS |
-- | 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. |
||
no iGPU | GPU | Apple M1 (7 Core) |
GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.30 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 1 |
Technology | 5 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 112 |
-- | Shader | 896 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 8 GB |
-- | 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. |
||
no iGPU | GPU | Apple M1 (7 Core) |
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 |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
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 Apple M1 (7-GPU) supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 68.2 GB/s enabled. |
||
Intel Core i9-12900KF | Characteristic | Apple M1 (7-GPU) |
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 68.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
14.00 MB | L2 Cache | 16.00 MB |
30.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
5.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | -- |
78.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i9-12900KF has a TDP of 125 W. The TDP of the Apple M1 (7-GPU) is 18 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
||
Intel Core i9-12900KF | Characteristic | Apple M1 (7-GPU) |
125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 18 W |
241 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 25 W |
-- | TDP down | 10 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-12900KF has 44.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of Apple M1 (7-GPU) is at 16.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
||
Intel Core i9-12900KF | Characteristic | Apple M1 (7-GPU) |
10 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8.5-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
LGA 1700 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | macOS |
Q4/2021 | Release date | Q4/2020 |
564 $ | Release price | -- |
show more data | show more data | |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
|||
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
|||
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
|||
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
|||
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
|||
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
|||
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
|||
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
|||
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
|||
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
|||
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
27,472 CB R23 MC @ 240 W |
|||
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
7,759 CB R23 MC @ 18 W |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
|||
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
|||
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
@ 0.00 GHz |
|||
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
Apple M1 (7 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
|||
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
|||
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 3.20 GHz |
|||
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
|||
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
|||
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KF
16C 24T @ 3.20 GHz |
|||
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
|
Intel Core i9-12900KF | Apple M1 (7-GPU) |
Unknown | Unknown |