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Intel Core i9-12900E

Explore Intel Core i9-12900E technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
7.9/ 10
Technical rating

Very good

Intel Core i9-12900E is a Mobile/Embedded processor with 16 cores and 0 threads. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 27682 and a single-thread rating of 3581. Its stated TDP is 65 W.

CPU Mark27,682
19 samples
Single Thread3,581
Overall rank#668
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Very good
7.9Very good

Intel Core i9-12900E is a Mobile/Embedded processor with 16 cores and 0 threads. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 27682 and a single-thread rating of 3581. Its stated TDP is 65 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core i9-12900E is a Mobile/Embedded released in 2022. Recorded specifications include a 65 W reference TDP, a 27,682 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 27,682 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 3,581 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

No confirmed socket is recorded for this processor. Verify the exact device or motherboard with the manufacturer before planning an upgrade.

Memory and power

Recorded memory support: DDR5-4800. The 65 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Core i9-12900E specifications?

The main recorded details are a 65 W reference TDP, a 27,682 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core i9-12900E good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Core i9-12900E?

A confirmed socket is not recorded here. Use the device model or manufacturer specifications to identify compatible hardware.

How much power does the Intel Core i9-12900E use?

The recorded reference TDP is 65 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01Intel Arc G3 ExtremeIntel28,624 points
02Intel Core i9-12900EThis CPU27,682 points
03Intel Core i5-13400EIntel27,000 points
04Intel Core i5-13500EIntel26,769 points
05Intel Core 5 213PEIntel26,630 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Core 5 213PEIntel4,178 points
02Intel Arc G3 ExtremeIntel4,056 points
03Intel Core i5-13400EIntel3,716 points
04Intel Core i9-12900EThis CPU3,581 points
05Intel Core i5-13500EIntel3,505 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Arc G3 ExtremeIntel1,145.0 Mark/W
02Intel Core i9-12900EThis CPU425.9 Mark/W
03Intel Core i5-13400EIntel415.4 Mark/W
04Intel Core i5-13500EIntel411.8 Mark/W
05Intel Core 5 213PEIntel409.7 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
313,928.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
18,700.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
18,517.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
113.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
73,693.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
108,288.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
1,696.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
35,213.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryMobile/Embedded
Release year2022
Socket—
Cores / threads16 / —
Base clock—
Max turbo—
TDP65 W
Integrated graphicsIntel UHD Graphics 770

Memory support

DDR4
Memory typeDDR4 / DDR5
Official speedDDR4-3200 / DDR5-4800
Maximum capacity128 GB

Cache hierarchy

L1I8 x 32 KB
L1D8 x 48 KB
L28 x 1280 KB
L330 MB