Intel Core i9-12900T | Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i9-12900T or Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i9-12900T has 16 cores with 24 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.90 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-12900T was released in Q1/2022. The Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) has 12 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) was released in Q1/2023. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Intel Core i 12000 (34) | CPU group | Apple M2 (8) |
12 | Generation | 2 |
Alder Lake S | Architecture | M2 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i9-11900T | Predecessor | Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) |
Intel Core i9-13900T | Successor | Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-12900T is a 16 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.40 GHz (4.90 GHz). The Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) has 12 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz). |
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Intel Core i9-12900T | Characteristic | Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) |
16 | Cores | 12 |
24 | Threads | 12 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.40 GHz (4.90 GHz) 8x Golden Cove |
A-Core | 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 8x Avalanche |
1.00 GHz (3.60 GHz) 8x Gracemont |
B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.42 GHz) 4x Blizzard |
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 i9-12900T | Characteristic | Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 15.8 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsThe integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 770 | GPU | Apple M2 Pro (19 Core) |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.45 GHz |
1.55 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
11 | GPU Generation | 2 |
10 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
32 | Compute units | 304 |
256 | Shader | 2432 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
12 | 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. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 770 | GPU | Apple M2 Pro (19 Core) |
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 |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i9-12900T supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) can connect up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i9-12900T | Characteristic | Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) |
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
14.00 MB | L2 Cache | 36.00 MB |
30.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
5.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | -- |
78.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i9-12900T has a TDP of 35 W, that of the Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) is 40 W. |
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Intel Core i9-12900T | Characteristic | Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) |
35 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 40 W |
106 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-12900T has a 44.00 MB cache, while the Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) cache has a total of 36.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i9-12900T | Characteristic | Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-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, iPadOS |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
489 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i9-12900T
16C 24T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900T
16C 24T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900T
16C 24T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900T
16C 24T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900T
16C 24T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900T
16C 24T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900T
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.55 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
Apple M2 Pro (19 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900T
16C 24T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900T
16C 24T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900T
16C 24T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900T
1.40 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
14,855 CB R23 MC @ 40 W |
Intel Core i9-12900T
16C 24T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU)
12C 12T @ 0.66 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-12900T | Apple M2 Pro (12-CPU 19-GPU) |
Unknown | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |