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Intel Core i9-12900H

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

Last updated: 2026-10-20
7.8/ 10
Technical rating

Very good

Intel Core i9-12900H is a Laptop processor with 14 cores and 0 threads. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 26540 and a single-thread rating of 3634. Its stated TDP is 45 W.

CPU Mark26,540
4,201 samples
Single Thread3,634
Overall rank#717
of 6,054
Reference price$617.00

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Very good
7.8Very good

Intel Core i9-12900H is a Laptop processor with 14 cores and 0 threads. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 26540 and a single-thread rating of 3634. Its stated TDP is 45 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core i9-12900H is a Laptop released in 2022. Recorded specifications include a 45 W reference TDP, a 26,540 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 26,540 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 3,634 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 45 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 i9-12900H specifications?

The main recorded details are a 45 W reference TDP, a 26,540 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core i9-12900H 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 i9-12900H?

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 i9-12900H use?

The recorded reference TDP is 45 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.

01Apple M2 Pro 12 Core 3480 MHzApple26,736 points
02Apple M5 10 CoreApple26,731 points
03Intel Core i9-13900HKIntel26,687 points
04AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HSAMD26,662 points
05Intel Core i9-12900HThis CPU26,540 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Apple M5 10 CoreApple5,768 points
03Intel Core i9-13900HKIntel3,744 points
04Intel Core i9-12900HThis CPU3,634 points
05AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HSAMD3,604 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Apple M5 10 CoreApple954.7 Mark/W
02Intel Core i9-13900HKIntel593.0 Mark/W
03Intel Core i9-12900HThis CPU589.8 Mark/W
04AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HSAMD493.7 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
307,546.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
18,005.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
18,369.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
104.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
65,941.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
91,202.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
1,698.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
34,332.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryLaptop
Release year2022
Socket—
Cores / threads14 / —
Base clock—
Max turbo—
TDP45 W
Integrated graphicsIntel Iris Xe Graphics

Memory support

DDR4
Memory typeDDR4 / DDR5
Official speedDDR4-3200 / DDR5-4800
Maximum capacity64 GB

Cache hierarchy

L1I6 x 32 KB
L1D6 x 48 KB
L26 x 1280 KB
L324 MB