Core™ i9-12900KS
G-Score 77 Overall Score
16 cores / 24 threads, up to 5.50 GHz
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Core™ Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus
G-Score 84 Overall Score
24 cores / 24 threads, up to 5.50 GHz, AI acceleration
VERDICT
Recommended Core™ Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus
Reality check: only about 8% separates them—Core™ Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus is a soft default, not a mandate. Spec sheet: up to 5.5 GHz, 36 MB L3 cache, 24 / 24—Core™ Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus is built for sustained load, not just burst. Totals say Core™ Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus; obsessions say audit Value Index for Core™ i9-12900KS. Scenario-first: AI Capability favors Core™ Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus (~+11%). Stack Efficiency Index (+54%), on AI Capability +11% together—that is the everyday case for Core™ Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus. Happy building—may this save you one wrong click in the cart.
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Head-to-Head Specs
16 / 24
Cores
24 / 24
5.5 GHz
Clock
5.5 GHz
30 MB
Cache
36 MB
Six Index Comparison
Gaming Index
Game performanceBetter in this index Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus
98
100
Core™ i9-12900KS Core™ Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus
For gaming-first builds, Gaming Index is a better guide than core count alone.
Content Creation Index
Editing, rendering & streamingBetter in this index Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus
81
84
Core™ i9-12900KS Core™ Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus
A higher Content Creation Index generally helps with editing, rendering, streaming, and design workflows.
Compute Index
Compilation & multithreaded workloadsBetter in this index Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus
77
83
Core™ i9-12900KS Core™ Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus
The higher Compute Index usually wins on compile jobs, VMs, and sustained compute workloads.
AI Capability
On-device AI workloadsBetter in this index Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus
73
81
Core™ i9-12900KS Core™ Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus
AI Capability combines ISA support, acceleration, and memory factors for on-device AI.
Efficiency Index
Performance per wattBetter in this index Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus
67
104
Core™ i9-12900KS Core™ Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus
The higher Efficiency Index usually means less power and heat for similar performance.
Value Index
Capability vs platform costBetter in this index Intel® Core™ i9-12900KS Processor
28
26
Core™ i9-12900KS Core™ Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus
On a budget, Value Index helps you spend on capability rather than badge value.
Key Differences
Spec Core™ i9-12900KS Core™ Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus
硬件类型 CPU CPU
核心 / 线程 16 / 24 24 / 24
最高 Boost 5.5 GHz 5.5 GHz
L3 缓存 30 MB 36 MB
平台 FCLGA1700 FCBGA2114
内存支持 Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s Up to DDR5 6400 MT/s
Buying Choice
Why choose Core™ i9-12900KS?
- Balanced specs with stronger platform value
Why choose Core™ Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus?
- 36.00 MB L3 cache — smoother gaming with fewer hitches
- 24 cores / 24 threads — higher multithreaded throughput
- Built-in NPU for local AI, speech, and vision tasks
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