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Intel Core i9-12900KS | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i9-12900KS and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2021. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) |
Intel Core i 12000 (34) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 (2) |
12 | Generation | 6 |
Alder Lake S | Architecture | Kryo 460 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i9-13900KS | Successor | -- |
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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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G clocks with 2.00 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G |
16 | Cores | 8 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.40 GHz (5.50 GHz) 8x Golden Cove |
A-Core | 2.00 GHz 8x Kryo 460 Gold |
2.50 GHz (4.00 GHz) 8x Gracemont |
B-Core | 1.80 GHz 6x Kryo 460 Silver |
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 i9-12900KS | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon 686 @ 3.3 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. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 770 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.95 GHz |
1.55 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
11 | GPU Generation | 6 |
10 nm | Technology | 8 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 2 |
32 | Compute units | -- |
256 | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12.1 |
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 619 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 17.1 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G |
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 8 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 17.1 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 Intel Core i9-12900KS has a TDP of 150 W. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G is --. 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 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G |
150 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
241 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
90 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-12900KS has 44.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 8 nm. |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G |
10 nm | Technology | 8 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 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 |
Q2/2022 | Release date | Q1/2021 |
749 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.55 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
Qualcomm Adreno 619 @ 0.95 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
27,796 CB R23 MC @ 241 W |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G |
Unknown | Oppo A74 5G Oppo A5 5G OnePlus Nord 200 |