Ryzen Z1 Extreme vs i9-12900HK

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-12900HK
2022
14 cores / 20 threads, 45 Watt
17.14
+8.1%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 15 Watt
15.85

Core i9-12900HK outperforms Ryzen Z1 Extreme by a small 8% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-12900HK and Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking375429
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Alder Lake-PPhoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040)
Power efficiency36.05100.00
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-H (2022)Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023)
Release date4 January 2022 (2 years ago)May 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i9-12900HK and Ryzen Z1 Extreme 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads2016
Base clock speed2.5 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz5.1 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm4 nm
Die size217 mm2178 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data25,000 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-12900HK and Ryzen Z1 Extreme 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
SocketFCBGA1744FP8
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-12900HK and Ryzen Z1 Extreme. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
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 Z1 Extreme 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 Z1 Extreme 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 Z1 Extreme. 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 780M ( - 2700 MHz)
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.45 GHzno data
Execution Units96no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-12900HK and Ryzen Z1 Extreme integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-12900HK and Ryzen Z1 Extreme 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 Z1 Extreme 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 Z1 Extreme.

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.

i9-12900HK 17.14
+8.1%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 15.85

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
+8.1%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 25182

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

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

i9-12900HK 2836
+21.4%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 2336

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.

i9-12900HK 270
+0.7%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 268

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i9-12900HK 13683
+33.4%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 10258

Blender(-)

i9-12900HK 181
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 214
+18%

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

i9-12900HK 1868
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 1908
+2.1%

7-Zip Single

i9-12900HK 5803
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 6197
+6.8%

7-Zip

i9-12900HK 72836
+16.2%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 62657

WebXPRT 3

i9-12900HK 300
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 304
+1.3%

CrossMark Overall

i9-12900HK 1945
+14%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 1706

WebXPRT 4 Overall

i9-12900HK 259
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 263
+1.4%

Blender v3.3 Classroom CPU(-)

i9-12900HK 413
+12.8%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 366

Geekbench 6.3 Multi-Core

i9-12900HK 10721
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 11359
+5.9%

Geekbench 6.3 Single-Core

i9-12900HK 2611
+3%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 2534

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 17.14 15.85
Physical cores 14 8
Threads 20 16
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 15 Watt

i9-12900HK has a 8.1% higher aggregate performance score, and 75% more physical cores and 25% more threads.

Ryzen Z1 Extreme, on the other hand, has 200% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i9-12900HK and Ryzen Z1 Extreme.


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