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.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
12 Generation 1
Intel Core i9 Family AMD R
Intel Core i 12000 Group AMD RX 1st Gen.
Intel Core i9-12900TE Name AMD RX-418GD
 
 

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.
24 Threads 4
8x Gracemont Cores B None
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 3.2 GHz
3.6 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
1.1 GHz A-Core Frequency None
4.8 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
8x Golden Cove Cores A None
16 CPU Cores 4
Yes Hyperthreading No
1.0 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 4x
No Overclocking No
None None 1.8 GHz
 
 

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.
11 Generation 3
256 Shaders 384
-- Max. displays --
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.8 GHz
1.55 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
32 Execution units 6
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
12 Direct X 12
10 nm Technology 28 nm
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name AMD Radeon R6 (Merlin Falcon)
Q4/2021 Release date 2015
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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

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.
100 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
None TDP down 12 W
106 W TDP (PL2) None
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

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