Intel Core i9-12900KF vs Intel Xeon D-2177NT

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Intel Core i9-12900KF or Intel Core i9-12900KF – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i9-12900KF features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2021 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-12900KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The Intel Xeon D-2177NT features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 28 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-2177NT, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2518 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i9-12900KF Name Intel Xeon D-2177NT
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Xeon D
12 Generation 2
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Xeon D-2100
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-12900KF has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The Intel Xeon D-2177NT has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 28 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-2177NT is 1.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
None None 3.0 GHz
5.2 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
2.4 GHz B-Core Frequency None
3.2 GHz A-Core Frequency None
8x Gracemont Cores B None
8x Golden Cove Cores A None
Yes Overclocking No
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 1.9 GHz
3.9 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
24 Threads 28
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
16 CPU Cores 14
None None 14x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-12900KF does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon D-2177NT does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 512.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 85.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 4
128.0 GB Max. Memory 512.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 85.4 GB/s
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 105 W watts.
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241 W TDP (PL2) None
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-12900KF is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 30.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon D-2177NT is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q4/2021 Release date Q1/2018
BX8071512900KF Part Number --
14.0 MB L2-Cache 19.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Alder Lake S Architecture Skylake
10 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1700 Socket BGA 2518
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
564 $ Release price 1544 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
30.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes