Intel Core i9-12900K vs Core i9-11900K CPU Comparison

Intel Core i9-12900K and Intel Core i9-11900K are both processors with the same Maximum Supported Memory (128 GB). The main differences are in CPU Single-Core Performance (+20%), Core Name, Socket and Integrated Graphics.

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Intel Core i9-12900K	Intel Core i9-11900K
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Brand Intel	Brand Intel
Model BX8071512900K	Model BX8070811900K
Release Date 📅 November 2021	Release Date 📅 March 2021
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
User reviews ★★★★☆ (26 reviews) Add a product review	User reviews Add a product review
CPU Single-Core Performance (Charts) 46th / 589 (0%)	CPU Single-Core Performance (Charts) 82nd / 589 (-20%)
Single-Core Effective Value 110th / 244	Single-Core Effective Value 177th / 244
Workstation Performance (Charts) 50th / 270 (0%)	Workstation Performance (Charts) 100th / 270 (-70%)
Workstation Effective Value 57th / 263	Workstation Effective Value 161st / 263
Gaming Performance (Charts) 38th / 148 (0%)	Gaming Performance (Charts) 78th / 148 (-25%)
Gaming Effective Value 74th / 145	Gaming Effective Value 104th / 145
TDP 🔌 125 Watts	TDP 🔌 125 Watts
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Compatible PC parts Motherboards ► CPU Coolers ►	Compatible PC parts Motherboards ► CPU Coolers ►
Series Core i9 12th Gen	Series Core i9 11th Gen
Core Name Alder Lake	Core Name Rocket Lake
Socket LGA1700	Socket LGA1200
Integrated Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 770	Integrated Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 750
CPU Cores 16	CPU Cores 8
CPU Threads 24	CPU Threads 16
CPU Clock Rate 3200 MHz	CPU Clock Rate 3500 MHz
CPU Turbo Clock Rate 5200 MHz	CPU Turbo Clock Rate 5300 MHz
Efficiency Core Clock Rate 2400 MHz	Efficiency Core Clock Rate -
Efficiency Core Turbo Clock Rate 3900 MHz	Efficiency Core Turbo Clock Rate -
CPU Cooler included No	CPU Cooler included No
Manufacturing Process 10 nm	Manufacturing Process 14 nm
Maximum Supported Memory 128 GB	Maximum Supported Memory 128 GB
Cache L3 30 MB	Cache L3 16 MB