Intel Core i9-12900KS | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i9-12900KS and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 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 662 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2020. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
Intel Core i 12000 (34) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662/665 (2) |
12 | Generation | 7 |
Alder Lake S | Architecture | Kryo 260 |
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 662 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 662 |
16 | Cores | 8 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.40 GHz (5.50 GHz) 8x Golden Cove |
A-Core | 2.00 GHz 4x Kryo 260 Gold |
2.50 GHz (4.00 GHz) 8x Gracemont |
B-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 260 Silver |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon 683 |
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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Intel UHD Graphics 770 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.55 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
11 | GPU Generation | 6 |
10 nm | Technology | 11 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 0 |
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 610 |
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 662 supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 29.8 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 |
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR4X-3733, LPDDR3-1866 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 8 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 29.8 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 662 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 662 |
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 662 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 11 nm. |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 |
10 nm | Technology | 11 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 | Q1/2020 |
749 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KS
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.55 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
Qualcomm Adreno 610 @ 0.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900KS
27,796 CB R23 MC @ 241 W |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
2.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 |
Unknown | Unknown |