Intel Core i9-12900H vs Intel Core i7-4900MQ

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Performance
Core i9-12900H160% better
22,09360% of 36,991
Core i7-4900MQ
8,49023% of 36,991

The Core i9-12900H has 160% better performance than the Core i7-4900MQ for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core i9-12900H
No data available
Core i7-4900MQ
14.8912% of 121.53

The Core i7-4900MQ has 12% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.

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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 56th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 59.73% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Core i7-4900MQ CPU

The Intel Core i7-4900MQ is an end-of-life 4-core (8-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q2 2013 with a suggested retail price of $570. It is part of Intel's Core i7 lineup, which is based on the Haswell microarchitecture. The i7-4900MQ is compatible with Intel Socket G3 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 22 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD 4600 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i7-4900MQ supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i7-4900MQ has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 8 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i7-4900MQ features 4 total cores which can process 8 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.8 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.8 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 i7-4900MQ includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD 4600. 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 & Value

The Core i7-4900MQ has the 296th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 22.95% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 8,490 score and $570 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 14.89. This is the 180th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

General Info

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

InfoCore i9-12900HCore i7-4900MQ
ManufacturerIntelIntel
SeriesCore i9Core i7
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2022Q2 2013
Launch Price (MSRP)--$570
Production StatusActiveEnd-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core i9-12900H160% better
22,09360% of 36,991
Core i7-4900MQ
8,49023% of 36,991

The Core i9-12900H has 160% better performance than the Core i7-4900MQ for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i9-12900H is ranked 56th with a score of 22,093, and the Core i7-4900MQ is ranked 296th with a score of 8,490.

Performance per dollar
Core i9-12900H
No data available
Core i7-4900MQ
14.8912% of 121.53

The Core i7-4900MQ has 28% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core i7-4900MQ's 14.89 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked CPUs in our database.

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.

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CPUBenchmark Performance
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 i7-4910MQ8,706-61%
Core i5-8259U8,528.5-61%
Core i7-4900MQ8,490-62%
Core i7-2960XM8,098-63%
Core i7-4810MQ8,012-64%

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 orCore i7-4900MQ
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i7-8565U16.48+11%
Core i3-N30016.13+8%
Xeon E3-1535M v515.84+6%
Core i7-4910MQ15.27+3%
Core i3-8145U15.19+2%
Core i7-4900MQ14.89
Core i5-5257U12.37-17%
Core i5-5350U11.04-26%
Core i7-5557U10.38-30%
Core i7-5600U9.65-35%

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 i9-12900HCore i7-4900MQ
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
22,093
(+160.22%)
8,490
3DMark Time Spy CPU
11,941
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Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
2,586
(+303.43%)
641
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
265
(+82.76%)
145
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
10,229.5
(+206.36%)
3,339
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
2,368.5
(+116.3%)
1,095
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
28,138
(+361.43%)
6,098
CPU Mark Single-Thread
3,797
(+91.19%)
1,986
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 i9-12900HCore i7-4900MQ
ManufacturerIntelIntel
FoundryIntelIntel
Process Size10 nm22 nm
Transistors--1,400 million

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 i9-12900HCore i7-4900MQ
SeriesCore i9Core i7
MicroarchitectureAlder Lake-HHaswell
CodenameAlder Lake-HHaswell
Memory SupportDDR4-3200, DDR5-4800DDR3
Memory ChannelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC MemoryNoNo

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 i9-12900HCore i7-4900MQ
Cores144
Threads208
Performance Cores (P-cores)6--
Efficient Cores (E-cores)8--
Clock Speed2.5 GHz2.8 GHz
Turbo Clock5.0 GHz3.8 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
Multiplier25.0x28.0x
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 i9-12900HCore i7-4900MQ
L1 Cache80 KB64 KB
L2 Cache1.25 MB256 KB
L3 Cache24 MB8 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 i9-12900HCore i7-4900MQ
SocketIntel BGA 1744Intel Socket G3
PCI ExpressPCIe 4.0 x20PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W47 W
Tcase Max--100 °C
TJ Max100 °C100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecCore i9-12900HCore i7-4900MQ
Integrated GraphicsIris Xe 96EUIntel HD 4600
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, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, HTT, AES-NI, TXT, TSX, CLMUL, FMA3

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