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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KS outperforms Core i9-9900X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900KS is 1264 days newer than Core i9-9900X.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KS
- Performs up to 17% better in Horizon Zero Dawn than Core i9-9900X - 207 vs 177 FPS
- Consumes up to 9% less energy than Intel Core i9-9900X - 150 vs 165 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i9-9900X - 24 vs 20 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-9900X doesn't have integrated graphics
Horizon Zero Dawn
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultimate
Core i9-12900KS
Desktop • Apr 5th, 2022
FPS
207
100%
Value, €/FPS
€2.52/FPS
100%
Price, €
€520.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i9-12900KS processor 30 MB Smart Cache Box
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultimate
Core i9-9900X
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Core i9-12900KS
Desktop • Apr 5th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-9900X | vs | Intel Core i9-12900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Apr 5th, 2022 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Skylake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 10 | Cores | 16 |
| 20 | Threads | 24 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
| 4.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
| 165 W | TDP | 150 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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