The following is a list of the latest Intel processor lines and their performance:
Intel Core i9: This processor is the most advanced and most powerful Intel processor available today. It has many cores and threads so it is perfect for heavy usage such as gaming, video editing, rendering and other creative work. Some examples of Core i9 processors available today are the Core i9-11900K and Core i9-12900K.
Intel Core i7: The Core i7 processor is also very sophisticated and has very good performance. It typically has fewer cores and threads than the Core i9, but is still very powerful for most general usage needs. Some examples of Core i7 processors available today are the Core i7-11700K and Core i7-12700K.
Intel Core i5: Core i5 processors are Intel's more affordable processors and are usually better suited for everyday uses such as web browsing, video streaming, and office work. It typically has fewer cores and threads than the Core i7, but is still powerful enough for most general usage needs. Some examples of Core i5 processors available today are the Core i5-11600K and Core i5-12600K.
Intel Core i3: Core i3 processors are Intel's more affordable processors and are best suited for light applications such as web browsing, office work, and multimedia use. It typically has fewer cores and threads than a Core i5, but is still sufficient for most everyday usage needs. Some examples of Core i3 processors available today are the Core i3-11100 and Core i3-12300.
Intel Pentium and Celeron: These Intel processors are the most affordable processors and are best suited for light applications such as web browsing, office work, and multimedia. They typically have few cores and threads, and are better suited for very light, everyday usage needs. Some examples of Intel Pentium and Celeron processors available today are the Pentium Gold G6500 and Celeron G5920.
How the 12th Generation Core i9 Performs
The 12th Gen Intel Core i9, also known as Alder Lake, launched in late 2021. Alder Lake features a unique hybrid architecture, with a mix of high-performance cores and low-performance cores in a single processor.
The performance of the 12th Generation Core i9 depends on the specific model used, but in general their performance is very high and well suited for demanding applications such as gaming, video editing and rendering. The following are some of the features and specifications of the 12th Generation Core i9:
Alder Lake features up to 16 cores and 24 threads, with eight very high-performance Golden Cove cores and eight lower-performing Gracemont cores.
The Core i9-12900K, the top model in the 12th Gen Core i9 lineup, has a base clock speed of 3.2 GHz and a maximum boost clock speed of up to 5.2 GHz.
Alder Lake uses a new technology called Intel Thread Director, which enables the processor to more effectively manage workloads between high-performance cores and low-performance cores.
Alder Lake also supports PCIe 5.0 technology, which enables faster data transfers between the processor and other components in the system.
Alder Lake also supports DDR5 RAM, which offers faster and more efficient data transfer rates compared to DDR4 RAM.
With these features, the 12th Generation Core i9 offers very high performance for heavy usage needs and allows users to run many different applications simultaneously smoothly. However, the 12th Generation Core i9 is quite expensive and requires a motherboard with a dedicated LGA 1700 chipset which can be more difficult to obtain.
