Intel Core i9-12900HK
The Core i9-12900HK has 60% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.
We do not have performance per dollar data for the Core i9-12900HK for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.
Summary
About the Intel Core i9-12900HK CPU
The Intel Core i9-12900HK 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 Core i9-12900HK 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.
Technical Specs
The Core i9-12900HK operates at a 2.5 GHz clock frequency, and can boost to 5.0 GHz. It has an unlocked multiplier, allowing for overclocking. It has 80 KB of L1 cache, 1.25 MB of L2 cache, and 24 MB of L3 cache. This processor supports DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 memory with a Dual-channel interface.
Benchmark Performance
The Core i9-12900HK has the 50th highest 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 716 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 60.28% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.
General Info
General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel |
| Series | Core i9 |
| Market Segment | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q1 2022 |
| Production Status | Active |
| Shop | Check Price |
Benchmark Performance
The Core i9-12900HK has 60% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.
The Core i9-12900HK is ranked 50th with a score of 22,297.5.
We do not have performance per dollar data for the Core i9-12900HK for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.
Relative Performance
Core i9-12900HK's average score in the benchmark can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, more powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.
| CPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Core i9-12900HX | 22,972 | +3% |
| Core i9-13900H | 22,680.5 | +2% |
| Ryzen 7 7840HS | 22,611 | +1% |
| Ryzen 9 7940HS | 22,575 | +1% |
| Core i7-12800HX | 22,373 | +0% |
| Core i9-12900HK | 22,297.5 | |
| Core i9-14900HX | 22,192 | -0% |
| Ryzen 9 8945HS | 22,175 | -1% |
| Core i5-13450HX | 22,135 | -1% |
| Core i9-12900H | 22,093 | -1% |
Relative Value For Money
Core i9-12900HK's average performance per dollar in the benchmark can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score generally implies better value for your moeny.
| CPU | Performance 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 Core i9-12900HK's average performance scores across industry-standard CPU benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | Value |
|---|---|
| 3DMark 11 Performance Physics | 22,297.5 |
| 3DMark Time Spy CPU | 12,430.5 |
| Cinebench R15 Multi-Core | 2,836 |
| Cinebench R15 Single-Core | 270 |
| Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core | 10,721 |
| Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core | 2,611 |
| CPU Mark Multi-Thread | 27,657 |
| CPU Mark Single-Thread | 3,656 |
Technical Specs
Manufacturing Details
Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel |
| Foundry | Intel |
| Process Size | 10 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.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Series | Core i9 |
| Microarchitecture | Alder Lake-H |
| Codename | Alder Lake-H |
| Memory Support | DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 |
| Memory Channels | Dual-channel |
| ECC Memory | No |
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.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Cores | 14 |
| Threads | 20 |
| Performance Cores (P-cores) | 6 |
| Efficient Cores (E-cores) | 8 |
| Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz |
| Turbo Clock | 5.0 GHz |
| P-core Clock | 2.5 GHz |
| P-core Turbo Clock | 5.0 GHz |
| E-core Clock Speed | 1800.0 MHz |
| E-core Turbo Clock | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 100 MHz |
| Multiplier | 25.0x |
| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes |
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.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| L1 Cache | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB |
| E-core L1 Cache | 96 KB |
| E-core L2 Cache | 2 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.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Socket | Intel BGA 1744 |
| PCI Express | PCIe 4.0 x20 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 45 W |
| TJ Max | 100 °C |
Graphics, Features, & Extensions
Additional CPU features like its bundled cooler, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Integrated Graphics | Iris Xe 96EU |
| Extensions / Technologies | MMX, 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 3.0 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.