Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KS outperforms the more expensive Core i9-7900X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900KS is 1744 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-7900X.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KS
- Performs up to 6% better in Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves than Core i9-7900X - 174 vs 164 FPS
- Up to 40% cheaper than Core i9-7900X - €311.6 vs €522.8
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i9-7900X - 24 vs 20 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7900X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-7900X
- Consumes up to 7% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KS - 140 vs 150 Watts
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 5th, 2022
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Single-Core
1422
52.82317979197623%
Multi-Core
8781
54.12685693151699%
Intel Core i9-12900KS | vs | Intel Core i9-7900X |
---|---|---|
Apr 5th, 2022 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i9 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Skylake-E/EP |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 10 |
24 | Threads | 20 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
150 W | TDP | 140 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |