Intel Core i9-12900KF vs Intel Xeon W-3345

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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 W-3345 features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2021 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-3345, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4189 socket.
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Xeon W-3300
12 Generation 8
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i9-12900KF Name Intel Xeon W-3345
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Xeon W
 
 

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 W-3345 has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-3345 is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
24 Threads 48
2.4 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 24x
16 CPU Cores 24
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
8x Golden Cove Cores A None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.2 GHz A-Core Frequency None
5.2 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
Yes Overclocking No
8x Gracemont Cores B None
3.9 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
None None 4.0 GHz
None None 3.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-12900KF does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon W-3345 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 4.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200
No ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 4.0 TB
2 Memory channels 8
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 204.8 GB/s
 
 

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 250 W watts.
241 W TDP (PL2) None
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 250 W
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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 W-3345 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 36.0 MB cache.
Q4/2021 Release date Q3/2021
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
10 nm Technology 10 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
564 $ Release price 2499 $
Alder Lake S Architecture Ice Lake W
30.0 MB L3-Cache 36.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
BX8071512900KF Part Number --
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 4189
14.0 MB L2-Cache 30.0 MB