Ryzen 9 9900X vs i9-12900HK

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-12900HK
2022
14 cores / 20 threads, 45 Watt
17.14
Ryzen 9 9900X
2024
12 cores / 24 threads, 120 Watt
34.52
+101%

Ryzen 9 9900X outperforms Core i9-12900HK by a whopping 101% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-12900HK and Ryzen 9 9900X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking375109
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data66.82
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Alder Lake-Pno data
Power efficiency36.0527.22
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-H (2022)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date4 January 2022 (2 years ago)15 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$499

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-12900HK and Ryzen 9 9900X 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 cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads2024
Base clock speed2.5 GHz4.4 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz5.6 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm4 nm
Die size217 mm22x 70.6 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C95 °C
Number of transistorsno data16,630 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-12900HK and Ryzen 9 9900X 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
SocketFCBGA1744AM5
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-12900HK and Ryzen 9 9900X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2SMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i9-12900HK and Ryzen 9 9900X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-12900HK and Ryzen 9 9900X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-12900HK and Ryzen 9 9900X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligibleAMD Radeon Graphics
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.45 GHzno data
Execution Units96no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-12900HK and Ryzen 9 9900X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-12900HK and Ryzen 9 9900X integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-12900HK and Ryzen 9 9900X integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-12900HK and Ryzen 9 9900X.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes2024

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.

i9-12900HK 17.14
Ryzen 9 9900X 34.52
+101%

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.

i9-12900HK 27232
Ryzen 9 9900X 54839
+101%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i9-12900HK 13683
Ryzen 9 9900X 21384
+56.3%

Blender(-)

i9-12900HK 181
+86.6%
Ryzen 9 9900X 97

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

i9-12900HK 1868
Ryzen 9 9900X 2544
+36.2%

7-Zip Single

i9-12900HK 5803
Ryzen 9 9900X 8020
+38.2%

7-Zip

i9-12900HK 72836
Ryzen 9 9900X 122724
+68.5%

WebXPRT 3

i9-12900HK 300
Ryzen 9 9900X 398
+32.7%

CrossMark Overall

i9-12900HK 1945
Ryzen 9 9900X 2289
+17.7%

WebXPRT 4 Overall

i9-12900HK 259
Ryzen 9 9900X 349
+34.7%

Blender v3.3 Classroom CPU(-)

i9-12900HK 413
+174%
Ryzen 9 9900X 151

Geekbench 6.3 Multi-Core

i9-12900HK 10721
Ryzen 9 9900X 20380
+90.1%

Geekbench 6.3 Single-Core

i9-12900HK 2611
Ryzen 9 9900X 3429
+31.3%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 17.14 34.52
Recency 4 January 2022 15 August 2024
Physical cores 14 12
Threads 20 24
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 120 Watt

i9-12900HK has 16.7% more physical cores, and 166.7% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 9900X, on the other hand, has a 101.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, and 20% more threads.

The Ryzen 9 9900X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-12900HK in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i9-12900HK is a notebook processor while Ryzen 9 9900X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-12900HK and Ryzen 9 9900X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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