i9-12900HX vs Xeon W-1390P

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon W-1390P
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 125 Watt
15.89
Core i9-12900HX
2022
16 cores / 24 threads, 55 Watt
21.24
+33.7%

Core i9-12900HX outperforms Xeon W-1390P by a substantial 34% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W-1390P and Core i9-12900HX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking426259
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation63.67no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
Power efficiency12.0336.55
Architecture codenameRocket Lake-S (2021)Alder Lake-HX (2022)
Release date6 May 2021 (3 years ago)10 May 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$539no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon W-1390P and Core i9-12900HX 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads1624
Base clock speed3.5 GHz2.3 GHz
Boost clock speed5.2 GHz5 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cache80 KB (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)30 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size276 mm2215 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W-1390P and Core i9-12900HX 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
SocketFCLGA1200FCBGA1964
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W-1390P and Core i9-12900HX. 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++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Xeon W-1390P and Core i9-12900HX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+-
SGX-no data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon W-1390P and Core i9-12900HX are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon W-1390P and Core i9-12900HX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth50 GB/s76.8 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics P750Intel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHz1.55 GHz
Execution Units3232
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon W-1390P and Core i9-12900HX integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon W-1390P and Core i9-12900HX integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2160@60Hz4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @60Hz5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort5120 x 3200 @60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon W-1390P and Core i9-12900HX integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.112.1
OpenGL4.54.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon W-1390P and Core i9-12900HX.

PCIe version4.05.0 and 4.0
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.

Xeon W-1390P 15.89
i9-12900HX 21.24
+33.7%

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.

Xeon W-1390P 25240
i9-12900HX 33744
+33.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 15.89 21.24
Integrated graphics card 4.56 5.58
Recency 6 May 2021 10 May 2022
Physical cores 8 16
Threads 16 24
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 55 Watt

i9-12900HX has a 33.7% higher aggregate performance score, 22.4% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 1 year, 100% more physical cores and 50% more threads, and 127.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-12900HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon W-1390P in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon W-1390P is a server/workstation processor while Core i9-12900HX is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon W-1390P and Core i9-12900HX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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