CPU · Desktop · Intel
Intel Core i9-12900K
16C/24T · 241 W · Launched Oct 2021CPU overall vs rivals
CPU overall
56.6
1.13× refest.
CPU multi-thread
76.0
1.52× ref
CPU single-thread
48.3
0.97× ref
CPU creative apps
55.4
1.11× ref
Street price
$425
390 €
CPU overall per $100
13.3
TDP
241 W
CPU overall per watt
0.23
CPU multi-thread, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DMark CPU Profile (max threads) | 1 | 11.6k | – | points | 1 avg. | 77.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 4 | 359 | 328–414 | samples/min | 44 runs | 92.2 | 7 Nov 2025 – 9 Jun 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 5 | 362 | 326–386 | samples/min | 31 runs | 85.9 | 11 Mar 2026 – 30 Oct 2026 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 6 | 6,910 | 6,231–17.2k | points | 202 runs | 29.9 | 6 Aug 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 7 | 17.1k | 12.2k–21.2k | points | 176 runs | 70.2 | 26 Sept 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| 7-Zip multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | 18.03 | 97.3k | – | MIPS | 2 avg. | 74.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R15 | 4,057 | – | points | 3 avg. | 80.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R20 | 9,935 | – | points | 2 avg. | 85.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R23 | 26.1k | – | points | 2 avg. | 85.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| x265 (NotebookCheck) | 1 | 29.5 | – | fps | 2 avg. | 81.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | current | 41.1k | – | points | 11721 avg. | 79.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| V-Ray 6 (CPU) | 6 | 23.8k | – | vsamples | 88 avg. | 86.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU single-thread, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DMark CPU Profile (single thread) | 1 | 1,076 | – | points | 1 avg. | 49.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| CPU-Z single-thread | 2017.1 | 811 | – | points | 1 avg. | 54.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 6 | 1,341 | 1,159–2,782 | points | 202 runs | 28.7 | 6 Aug 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 7 | 2,376 | 2,219–2,512 | points | 148 runs | 52.9 | 26 Sept 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| 7-Zip single-thread (NotebookCheck) | 18.03 | 6,576 | – | MIPS | 2 avg. | 46.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R15 | 289 | – | points | 3 avg. | 49.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R20 | 772 | – | points | 2 avg. | 52.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R23 | 2,005 | – | points | 2 avg. | 51.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark Single Thread | current | 4,128 | – | points | 11721 avg. | 50.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU creative apps, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puget Bench for After Effects | After Effects 25.3-26.0 | PB for AE 1.0-1.1 | 9,263 | – | points | 82 avg. | 51.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Lightroom Classic | Lightroom Classic 15.2-15.6 | PB for LrC 1.0-1.1 | 9,745 | – | points | 45 avg. | 58.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Photoshop | Photoshop 24.0-27.5 | PB for Ps 1.0 | 8,726 | – | points | 189 avg. | 48.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Premiere Pro | Premiere Pro 23.0-25.0 | PB for Pr 1.0-1.1 | 10.7k | – | points | 203 avg. | 63.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Premiere Pro | Premiere Pro 25.6-26.5 | PB for Pr 2.0 | 115.0k | – | points | 47 avg. | 64.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve | DaVinci Resolve 18.6-19.1 | PB for DR 1.0-1.2 | 8,025 | – | points | 60 avg. | 55.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve | DaVinci Resolve 20.0-21.1 | PB for DR 2.0-2.1 | 88.4k | – | points | 16 avg. | 54.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
Over time
CPU multi-thread index
monthly
CPU single-thread index
monthly
Blender (CPU) 4
samples/min, monthly
Geekbench Multi-Core 7
points, monthly
Geekbench Single-Core 7
points, monthly
Geekbench Multi-Core 6
points, monthly
Sources
3DMark (UL)2 averages6 Nov 2026Blender Open Data75 runs30 Oct 2026CPU-Z Validator1 average6 Nov 2026Geekbench Browser728 runs5 Nov 2026NotebookCheck (CPUs)9 averages6 Nov 2026PassMark2 averages6 Nov 2026PCPartPicker2 averages6 Nov 2026Puget Bench7 averages6 Nov 2026V-Ray Benchmark1 average6 Nov 2026