MediaTek Kompanio 520 vs i9-12900K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-12900K
2021
16 cores / 24 threads, 125 Watt
26.09
+1218%
MediaTek Kompanio 520
8 cores / 8 threads
1.98

Core i9-12900K outperforms MediaTek Kompanio 520 by a whopping 1218% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-12900K and MediaTek Kompanio 520 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1911943
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation37.31no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i9MediaTek Kompanio 500
Power efficiency19.75no data
Architecture codenameAlder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021)2x Cortex-A76 / 6x A55
Release date4 November 2021 (3 years ago)no data
Launch price (MSRP)$589no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-12900K and MediaTek Kompanio 520 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads248
Base clock speed3.2 GHzno data
Boost clock speed5.2 GHz2 GHz
Bus typeDMI 4.0no data
Bus rate8 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier32no data
L1 cache80K (per core)no data
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)no data
L3 cache30 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography10 nm7 nm
Die size215.25 mm2"no data
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-12900K and MediaTek Kompanio 520 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1no data
SocketFCLGA1700no data
Power consumption (TDP)125 Wattno data

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-12900K and MediaTek Kompanio 520. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i9-12900K and MediaTek Kompanio 520 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-12900K and MediaTek Kompanio 520 are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-12900K and MediaTek Kompanio 520. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5no data
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth76.805 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 770no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.55 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-12900K and MediaTek Kompanio 520 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-12900K and MediaTek Kompanio 520 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-12900K and MediaTek Kompanio 520 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-12900K and MediaTek Kompanio 520.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.0no data
PCI Express lanes20no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i9-12900K 26.09
+1218%
MediaTek Kompanio 520 1.98

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i9-12900K 17776
+1060%
MediaTek Kompanio 520 1532

WebXPRT 3

i9-12900K 325
+169%
MediaTek Kompanio 520 121

CrossMark Overall

i9-12900K 2308
+555%
MediaTek Kompanio 520 353

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 26.09 1.98
Physical cores 16 8
Threads 24 8
Chip lithography 10 nm 7 nm

i9-12900K has a 1217.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

MediaTek Kompanio 520, on the other hand, has a 42.9% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i9-12900K is our recommended choice as it beats the MediaTek Kompanio 520 in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-12900K is a desktop processor while MediaTek Kompanio 520 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-12900K and MediaTek Kompanio 520, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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