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
Intel Core i9-12900KF Name Intel Xeon W-3345
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
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.
2.4 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 4.0 GHz
5.2 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
None None 24x
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
8x Golden Cove Cores A None
16 CPU Cores 24
Yes Overclocking No
None None 3.0 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.9 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
3.2 GHz A-Core Frequency None
8x Gracemont Cores B None
24 Threads 48
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-12900KF does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon W-3345 does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Technology --
-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Execution units --
-- Release date --
GPU name
-- Shaders --
-- GPU frequency --
-- Generation --
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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.
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- VP9 --
-- VP8 --
-- VC-1 --
-- JPEG --
-- h264 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
-- AVC --
-- AV1 --
 
 

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.
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 204.8 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
128.0 GB Max. Memory 4.0 TB
2 Memory channels 8
 
 

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
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

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.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
10 nm Technology 10 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
BX8071512900KF Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q4/2021 Release date Q3/2021
564 $ Release price 2499 $
14.0 MB L2-Cache 30.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
30.0 MB L3-Cache 36.0 MB
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 4189
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Alder Lake S Architecture Ice Lake W