Intel Core i9-12900KS | AMD Ryzen 5 4600H | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i9-12900KS and the AMD Ryzen 5 4600H and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i9-12900KS 16 core processor released in Q2/2022 with the AMD Ryzen 5 4600H which has 6 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2020. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 (86) |
Intel Core i 12000 (34) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 4000H (6) |
12 | Generation | 3 |
Alder Lake S | Architecture | Renoir (Zen 2) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i9-13900KS | Successor | AMD Ryzen 5 5600H |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-12900KS is a 16 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.40 GHz (5.50 GHz). The processor can compute 24 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen 5 4600H clocks with 3.00 GHz (4.00 GHz), has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 4600H |
16 | Cores | 6 |
24 | Threads | 12 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.40 GHz (5.50 GHz) 8x Golden Cove |
A-Core | 3.00 GHz (4.00 GHz) |
2.50 GHz (4.00 GHz) 8x Gracemont |
B-Core | -- |
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. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 770 | GPU | AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Renoir) |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.40 GHz |
1.55 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.50 GHz |
11 | GPU Generation | 9 |
10 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
32 | Compute units | 6 |
256 | Shader | 384 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
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 | AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Renoir) |
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 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i9-12900KS, while the AMD Ryzen 5 4600H supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 4600H |
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR4-4266, DDR4-3200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
14.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
30.00 MB | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 12 |
78.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 11.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i9-12900KS has a TDP of 150 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen 5 4600H 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 i9-12900KS | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 4600H |
150 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 45 W |
241 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 54 W |
-- | TDP down | 35 W |
90 °C | Tjunction max. | 105 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-12900KS has 44.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen 5 4600H is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 4600H |
10 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
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 | FP6 |
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 |
Q2/2022 | Release date | Q1/2020 |
749 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KS
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.55 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Renoir) @ 1.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
6C 12T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KS
27,796 CB R23 MC @ 241 W |
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
3.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS | AMD Ryzen 5 4600H |
Unknown | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 HP Pavilion Gaming 15 Lenovo Legion 5 ASUS TUF Gaming A17 Acer Nitro 5 |