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Intel Core i9-12900H vs AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390

Intel
VS
AMD
Performance
Core i9-12900H1% better
22,09358% of 38,269
Ryzen AI Max PRO 390
21,92257% of 38,269

The Core i9-12900H has 1% better performance than the Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core i9-12900H
No data available
Ryzen AI Max PRO 390
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Core i9-12900H and the Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

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Summary

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About the Intel Core i9-12900H CPU

The Intel Core i9-12900H is a 14-core (20-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2022. It is part of Intel's Core i9 lineup, which is based on the Alder Lake-H microarchitecture. The i9-12900H is compatible with Intel BGA 1744 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm manufacturing process. It features the Iris Xe 96EU integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i9-12900H supports DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i9-12900H has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 80 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 1.25 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 24 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i9-12900H features 14 total cores which can process 20 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The 14 cores consist of 6 P-Cores and 8 E-Cores. P-Cores are designed for high-performance tasks and E-Cores are intended for efficiency and lighter tasks. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.5 GHz, and it can boost up to 5.0 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i9-12900H includes an integrated graphics solution called Iris Xe 96EU. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Core i9-12900H has the 69th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 766 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 57.73% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X.

About the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 CPU

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 is a 12-core (24-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2025. It is part of AMD's Ryzen AI Max lineup, which is based on the Zen 5 microarchitecture. The AI Max PRO 390 is compatible with AMD Socket FP11 motherboards and is fabricated on TSMC's 4 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon 8050S integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 supports DDR5 memory and features a quad-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 4 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 80 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 1 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 64 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 features 12 total cores which can process 24 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 3.2 GHz, and it can boost up to 5.0 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon 8050S. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 has the 74th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 766 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 57.28% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoCore i9-12900HRyzen AI Max PRO 390
ManufacturerIntelAMD
SeriesCore i9Ryzen AI Max
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2022Q1 2025
Production StatusActiveActive
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core i9-12900H1% better
22,09358% of 38,269
Ryzen AI Max PRO 390
21,92257% of 38,269

The Core i9-12900H has 1% better performance than the Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i9-12900H is ranked 69th with a score of 22,093, and the Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 is ranked 74th with a score of 21,922.

Performance per dollar
Core i9-12900H
No data available
Ryzen AI Max PRO 390
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Core i9-12900H and the Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i9-12900H or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i9-12900HK22,297.5+1%
Core i9-14900HX22,192+0%
Ryzen 9 8945HS22,175+0%
Core i9-12900H22,093
Ryzen 9 7845HX22,073-0%
Core i7-12800H22,022-0%
Core i5-13450HX21,982-1%
Ryzen AI Max PRO 39021,922-1%
Core 7 240H21,914-1%
Core i7-12700H21,706-2%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i9-12900H orRyzen AI Max PRO 390
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other CPUs.

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkCore i9-12900HRyzen AI Max PRO 390
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
22,093
(+0.78%)
21,922
3DMark Time Spy CPU
11,941
(+23.27%)
9,687
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
2,586
3,918
(+51.51%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
265
303
(+14.34%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
10,229.5
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Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
2,368.5
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CPU Mark Multi-Thread
28,138
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CPU Mark Single-Thread
3,797
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Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecCore i9-12900HRyzen AI Max PRO 390
ManufacturerIntelAMD
FoundryIntelTSMC
Process Size10 nm4 nm

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecCore i9-12900HRyzen AI Max PRO 390
SeriesCore i9Ryzen AI Max
MicroarchitectureAlder Lake-HZen 5
CodenameAlder Lake-HStrix Halo
Memory SupportDDR4-3200, DDR5-4800DDR5
Memory ChannelsDual-channelQuad-channel
ECC MemoryNoYes

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecCore i9-12900HRyzen AI Max PRO 390
Cores1412
Threads2024
Performance Cores (P-cores)6--
Efficient Cores (E-cores)8--
Clock Speed2.5 GHz3.2 GHz
Turbo Clock5.0 GHz5.0 GHz
P-core Clock2.5 GHz--
P-core Turbo Clock5.0 GHz--
E-core Clock Speed1800.0 MHz--
E-core Turbo Clock3.8 GHz--
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier25.0x32.0x
Multiplier UnlockedNoNo

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecCore i9-12900HRyzen AI Max PRO 390
L1 Cache80 KB80 KB
L2 Cache1.25 MB1 MB
L3 Cache24 MB64 MB
E-core L1 Cache96 KB--
E-core L2 Cache2 MB--

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecCore i9-12900HRyzen AI Max PRO 390
SocketIntel BGA 1744AMD Socket FP11
PCI ExpressPCIe 4.0 x20PCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W55 W
TJ Max100 °C100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecCore i9-12900HRyzen AI Max PRO 390
Integrated GraphicsIris Xe 96EURadeon 8050S
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, AES-NI, TSX, TXT, CLMUL, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, ABM, ADX, RdRand, TBT 2.0, TBT 3.0MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES-NI, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, VBS, DASH, AMD-V, AMD-V SVM, AMD-V RVI, AMD AVIC, AMD-Vi, SLAT, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, GMET, NX Bit, Windows Secured-Core, AMD Secure Processor, Precision Boost 2

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.