Intel Core i9-12900TE vs AMD RX-418GD

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Intel Core i9-12900TE or Intel Core i9-12900TE – 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 i9-12900TE features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-12900TE, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The AMD RX-418GD features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD R series.
To use the AMD RX-418GD, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
Intel Core i9-12900TE Name AMD RX-418GD
Intel Core i9 Family AMD R
Intel Core i 12000 Group AMD RX 1st Gen.
12 Generation 1
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-12900TE has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.1 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 AMD RX-418GD has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD RX-418GD is 1.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
4.8 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
24 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading No
1.0 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 3.2 GHz
8x Golden Cove Cores A None
None None 1.8 GHz
None None 4x
No Overclocking No
8x Gracemont Cores B None
3.6 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
16 CPU Cores 4
1.1 GHz A-Core Frequency None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-12900TE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-12900TE uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD RX-418GD has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD RX-418GD uses the AMD Radeon R6 (Merlin Falcon), which has 384 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
32 Execution units 6
1.55 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
11 Generation 3
12 Direct X 12
Q4/2021 Release date 2015
10 nm Technology 28 nm
256 Shaders 384
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name AMD Radeon R6 (Merlin Falcon)
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.8 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
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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.
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
 
 

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.
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR3-2133, DDR4-2400
128.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
Yes ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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.
106 W TDP (PL2) None
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
None TDP down 12 W
100 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-12900TE 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 AMD RX-418GD is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
LGA 1700 Socket FP4
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, AMD-Vt
Q1/2022 Release date Q4/2015
-- Part Number RE418GAAY43KA
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
10 nm Technology 28 nm
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems
494 $ Release price --
Monolithic Chip design --
30.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
14.0 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB
Alder Lake S Architecture Merlin Falcon (Excavator)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4