i9-12900HK vs i9-11980HK

Aggregate performance score

Core i9-11980HK
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
14.25
Core i9-12900HK
2022
14 cores / 20 threads, 45 Watt
17.14
+20.3%

Core i9-12900HK outperforms Core i9-11980HK by a significant 20% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-11980HK and Core i9-12900HK processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking510375
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesTiger LakeIntel Alder Lake-P
Power efficiency20.7536.05
Architecture codenameTiger Lake-HK (2021)Alder Lake-H (2022)
Release date11 May 2021 (3 years ago)4 January 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i9-11980HK and Core i9-12900HK basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads1620
Base clock speed2.6 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz5 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cache96K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm SuperFinIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data217 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-11980HK and Core i9-12900HK compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1787FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-11980HK and Core i9-12900HK. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i9-11980HK and Core i9-12900HK technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDBno data+
Secure Key++
SGX-no data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-11980HK and Core i9-12900HK are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-11980HK and Core i9-12900HK. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth51.2 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel ProcessorsIntel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligible
Quick Sync Video++
Graphics max frequency1.45 GHz1.45 GHz
Execution Units3296

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-11980HK and Core i9-12900HK integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-11980HK and Core i9-12900HK integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@60Hz4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680x4320@60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-11980HK and Core i9-12900HK integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.112.1
OpenGL4.64.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-11980HK and Core i9-12900HK.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes2020

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i9-11980HK 14.25
i9-12900HK 17.14
+20.3%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i9-11980HK 22643
i9-12900HK 27232
+20.3%

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

i9-11980HK 9626
+2.4%
i9-12900HK 9397

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

i9-11980HK 52116
+4.4%
i9-12900HK 49924

wPrime 32

wPrime 32M is a math multi-thread processor test, which calculates square roots of first 32 million integer numbers. Its result is measured in seconds, so that the less is benchmark result, the faster the processor.

i9-11980HK 7.47
i9-12900HK 3.41
+119%

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 11.5 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R11.5 which uses all the processor threads. A maximum of 64 threads is supported in this version.

i9-11980HK 21
i9-12900HK 27
+29.4%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

i9-11980HK 2152
i9-12900HK 2836
+31.8%

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

i9-11980HK 230
i9-12900HK 270
+17.4%

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R11.5 is an old benchmark by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version loads a single thread with ray tracing to render a glossy room full of crystal spheres and light sources.

i9-11980HK 2.76
i9-12900HK 3.26
+18.1%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i9-11980HK 9813
i9-12900HK 13683
+39.4%

Blender(-)

i9-11980HK 256
+41.4%
i9-12900HK 181

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

i9-11980HK 1627
i9-12900HK 1868
+14.8%

7-Zip Single

i9-11980HK 5668
i9-12900HK 5803
+2.4%

7-Zip

i9-11980HK 53426
i9-12900HK 72836
+36.3%

WebXPRT 3

i9-11980HK 279
i9-12900HK 300
+7.5%

CrossMark Overall

i9-11980HK 1674
i9-12900HK 1945
+16.2%

Geekbench 6.3 Multi-Core

i9-11980HK 9970
i9-12900HK 10721
+7.5%

Geekbench 6.3 Single-Core

i9-11980HK 2250
i9-12900HK 2611
+16%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.25 17.14
Recency 11 May 2021 4 January 2022
Physical cores 8 14
Threads 16 20
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 45 Watt

i9-12900HK has a 20.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 months, 75% more physical cores and 25% more threads, and 44.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-12900HK is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-11980HK in performance tests.


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