Intel Core i9-12900KS | Intel Core i9-9980HK | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i9-12900KS and the Intel Core i9-9980HK 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 Intel Core i9-9980HK which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2019. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | Intel Core i9 (78) |
Intel Core i 12000 (34) | CPU group | Intel Core i 9000H (11) |
12 | Generation | 9 |
Alder Lake S | Architecture | Coffee Lake H Refresh |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i9-13900KS | Successor | Intel Core i9-10980HK |
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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 Intel Core i9-9980HK clocks with 2.40 GHz (5.00 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-9980HK |
16 | Cores | 8 |
24 | Threads | 16 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.40 GHz (5.50 GHz) 8x Golden Cove |
A-Core | 2.40 GHz (5.00 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 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.35 GHz |
1.55 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.25 GHz |
11 | GPU Generation | 9.5 |
10 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
32 | Compute units | 24 |
256 | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 64 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 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
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 Intel Core i9-9980HK supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-9980HK |
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR3-2133, DDR4-2666 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 42.7 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
14.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
30.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 16 |
78.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 15.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i9-12900KS has a TDP of 150 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i9-9980HK 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 | Intel Core i9-9980HK |
150 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 45 W |
241 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
90 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-12900KS has 44.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of Intel Core i9-9980HK is at 16.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-9980HK |
10 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
LGA 1700 | Socket | BGA 1440 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q2/2022 | Release date | Q2/2019 |
749 $ | Release price | 580 $ |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KS
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.55 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK
Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.25 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KS
27,796 CB R23 MC @ 241 W |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK
2.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS | Intel Core i9-9980HK |
Unknown | Acer ConceptD 9 Acer Predator Helios 700 Acer Predator Triton 900 Alienware m17 Aorus 17 Apple MacBook 15.4 (2019) Apple MacBook 16 (2019) Asus G703GX Asus ProArt StudioBook One Asus ROG Mothership Asus ZenBook Pro Duo Dell XPS 15 7590 Gigabyte Aero 17 |