i7-1360P vs i9-12900KS

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-12900KS
2022
16 cores / 24 threads, 150 Watt
27.66
+132%
Core i7-1360P
2023
12 cores / 16 threads, 28 Watt
11.92

Core i9-12900KS outperforms Core i7-1360P by a whopping 132% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-12900KS and Core i7-1360P processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking177656
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Raptor Lake-P
Power efficiency17.4440.26
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-S (2022)Raptor Lake-P (2023)
Release date5 April 2022 (2 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$480

Detailed specifications

Core i9-12900KS and Core i7-1360P 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)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads2416
Base clock speed3.4 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed5.3 GHz5 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache30 MB (shared)18 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size215 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature90 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-12900KS and Core i7-1360P 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 configuration11
SocketFCLGA1700FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)150 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-12900KS and Core i7-1360P. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i9-12900KS and Core i7-1360P technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-12900KS and Core i7-1360P are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-12900KS and Core i7-1360P. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800, DDR4-3200DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GB96 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 770Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligible
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.55 GHz1.5 GHz
Execution Units3296

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-12900KS and Core i7-1360P integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-12900KS and Core i7-1360P integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hz4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-12900KS and Core i7-1360P integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.1
OpenGL4.54.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-12900KS and Core i7-1360P.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.04.0
PCI Express lanes2020

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.

i9-12900KS 27.66
+132%
i7-1360P 11.92

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i9-12900KS 43936
+132%
i7-1360P 18928

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 27.66 11.92
Recency 5 April 2022 4 January 2023
Physical cores 16 12
Threads 24 16
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 28 Watt

i9-12900KS has a 132% higher aggregate performance score, and 33.3% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

i7-1360P, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 8 months, and 435.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-12900KS is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-1360P in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-12900KS is a desktop processor while Core i7-1360P is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-12900KS and Core i7-1360P, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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