Intel Core i9-12900KS VS Intel Core i9-12900HX

Comparison of processors: Intel Core i9 12900KS with 16 cores 5.5GHz and Intel Core i9 12900HX with 16 cores 5GHz. Here you will find which processor is better in benchmarks, key specifications, consumption and much more.

Key Differences
Intel Core i9-12900KS: Advantages
  • More single-core power
  • More multi-core power
  • Higher turbo frequency
Intel Core i9-12900HX: Advantages
  • Lower energy consumption
Benchmarks

Cinebench 2024 Single Core

Intel Core i9-12900KS -
Intel Core i9-12900HX -

Cinebench R23 Single Core

Intel Core i9-12900KS +9%2082
Intel Core i9-12900HX 1903

Cinebench R20 Single Core

Intel Core i9-12900KS +8%795
Intel Core i9-12900HX 736

Geekbench 6 Single Core

Intel Core i9-12900KS +7%2559
Intel Core i9-12900HX 2386

Geekbench 5 Single Core

Intel Core i9-12900KS +8%2041
Intel Core i9-12900HX 1896

Passmark Single Core

Intel Core i9-12900KS +10%4357
Intel Core i9-12900HX 3968

Cinebench 2024 Multi Core

Intel Core i9-12900KS -
Intel Core i9-12900HX -

Cinebench R23 Multi Core

Intel Core i9-12900KS +66%38165
Intel Core i9-12900HX 23040

Cinebench R20 Multi Core

Intel Core i9-12900KS +46%10511
Intel Core i9-12900HX 7197

Geekbench 6 Multi Core

Intel Core i9-12900KS +7%15546
Intel Core i9-12900HX 14488

Geekbench 5 Multi Core

Intel Core i9-12900KS +9%17685
Intel Core i9-12900HX 16154

Passmark Multi Core

Intel Core i9-12900KS +26%44470
Intel Core i9-12900HX 35391
Intel Core i9-12900KS
VS
Intel Core i9-12900HX
General Parameters
Q2 2022Release DateQ2 2022
IntelManufacturerIntel
DesktopTypeLaptop
x86-64Instruction Setx86-64
Alder Lake-SCore ArchitectureAlder Lake-HX
Intel Core i9-12900KSProcessor NumberIntel Core i9-12900HX
LGA-1700SocketBGA-1744
NoIntegrated GraphicsNo
Package
10nmFabrication Process10nm
LGA-1700SocketBGA-1744
150 WEnergy Consumption45 W
0 WMax Turbo Consumption0 W
100°CPeak Operating100°C
CPU Performance
8Main Cores8
0Main Threads0
-Main Cores Base Freq.-
5.5GHzMain Cores Turbo Freq.5GHz
8Efficient Cores8
0Efficient Threads0
Base Frequency Secondary Cores
Turbo Frequency Secondary Cores
16Total Cores16
24Total Threads24
100MHzBus Frequency100MHz
34xMultiplier23x
64K per coreL1 Cache80K per core
14MB sharedL2 Cache1280K per core
30MB sharedL3 Cache30MB shared
Unlocked Multiplier
Memory Parameters
DDR5-4800Memory TypeDDR5-4800
128GBMax Memory128GB
2Max. Memory Channels2
76.8GB/sBandwidth76.8GB/s
YesECC Memory SupportNo
Graphics Card Parameters
YesIntegrated GraphicsYes
300MHzGPU Base Frequency300MHz
1550MHzDynamic Max GPU Frequency1550MHz
256Shaders256
16Texture Units16
8ROP Units8
32Execution Units32
15WEnergy Consumption45W
Miscellaneous
5PCIE Version5
20PCIE Lines20