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Intel Core i9-12900H vs Intel Core i9-13900HX: Comparison
Core i9-12900H vs Core i9-13900HX: the l3 cache difference
On l3 cache the spread is 33%, Core i9-12900H 24 MB against Core i9-13900HX 36 MB, so Core i9-13900HX takes it. On total cores there is little in it, 14 on the Core i9-12900H versus 24 on the Core i9-13900HX. Performance cores is closer, 6 on the Core i9-12900H versus 8 on the Core i9-13900HX. The efficiency cores figures are near enough to ignore, 8 on the Core i9-12900H versus 16 on the Core i9-13900HX. Total threads is closer, 20 on the Core i9-12900H versus 32 on the Core i9-13900HX. They differ on p-core boost clock too, 5 GHz on the Core i9-12900H versus 5.4 GHz on the Core i9-13900HX. They differ on p-core base clock too, 2.5 GHz on the Core i9-12900H versus 2.2 GHz on the Core i9-13900HX. There is a split on tdp as well, 45 W on the Core i9-12900H versus 55 W on the Core i9-13900HX. Socket is not the same on both, FCBGA1744 on the Core i9-12900H versus BGA 1964 on the Core i9-13900HX.
Which should you buy, Core i9-12900H or Core i9-13900HX?
Buy the Core i9-12900H for premium laptops and everyday productivity, though it is not built for ultra-thin fanless laptops and maximum battery life. The Core i9-13900HX is the one to take for high-end gaming laptops and mobile content creation, though it is not the pick for thin-and-light laptops and battery-life-focused use. Our rating of the Core i9-12900H (8.3/10): the Intel Core i9-12900H is a well-rounded performance mobile chip, suited to premium laptops balancing power and portability. Our rating of the Core i9-13900HX (8.6/10): the Intel Core i9-13900HX brings desktop-class core counts to a mobile chassis, a strong pick for high-end gaming and creator laptops.
Where the two are identical
Everything else lines up. Integrated graphics, form factor, market segment and smt enabled read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Core i9-12900H and Core i9-13900HX differ on release year?
Yes. Release Year reads 2022 on the Core i9-12900H versus 2023 on the Core i9-13900HX.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- Intel Core i9-12900H
- Laptop
- Intel Core i9-13900HX
- Laptop
Codename
- Intel Core i9-12900H
- Alder Lake
- Intel Core i9-13900HX
- Raptor Lake
Release Year
- Intel Core i9-12900H
- 2022
- Intel Core i9-13900HX
- 2023
TDP
- Intel Core i9-12900H
- 45 W
- Intel Core i9-13900HX
- 55 W
iGPU
- Intel Core i9-12900H
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics
- Intel Core i9-13900HX
- Intel UHD Graphics for 13th Gen Intel Processors
Market Segment
- Intel Core i9-12900H
- Laptop
- Intel Core i9-13900HX
- Laptop
Microarchitecture
- Intel Core i9-12900H
- Alder Lake
- Intel Core i9-13900HX
- Raptor Lake
Socket
- Intel Core i9-12900H
- FCBGA1744
- Intel Core i9-13900HX
- BGA 1964 (BGA, soldered)
Process Node
- Intel Core i9-12900H
- 10 nm
- Intel Core i9-13900HX
- 7 nm
Total Cores
- Intel Core i9-12900H
- 14
- Intel Core i9-13900HX
- 24Best
Performance Cores
- Intel Core i9-12900H
- 6
- Intel Core i9-13900HX
- 8Best
Efficiency Cores
- Intel Core i9-12900H
- 8
- Intel Core i9-13900HX
- 16Best
Total Threads
- Intel Core i9-12900H
- 20
- Intel Core i9-13900HX
- 32Best
SMT Enabled
- Intel Core i9-12900H
- Yes
- Intel Core i9-13900HX
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core i9-12900H
- 2.5 GHz
- Intel Core i9-13900HX
- 2.2 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core i9-12900H
- 5 GHz
- Intel Core i9-13900HX
- 5.4 GHz
L3 Cache
- Intel Core i9-12900H
- 24 MB-33%
- Intel Core i9-13900HX
- 36 MBBest
Base Power
- Intel Core i9-12900H
- 45 W
- Intel Core i9-13900HX
- 55 W
Max Turbo Power
- Intel Core i9-12900H
- 115 W
- Intel Core i9-13900HX
- 157 W
Memory Type
- Intel Core i9-12900H
- DDR5 or DDR4
- Intel Core i9-13900HX
- DDR5, DDR4
Integrated Graphics
- Intel Core i9-12900H
- Yes
- Intel Core i9-13900HX
- Yes
Which one should you pick?
Choose 12900H if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose 13900HX if you want the higher L3 cache (36 MB vs 24 MB).
Verdict
Intel Core i9-12900H
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i9-12900H is a well-rounded performance mobile chip, suited to premium laptops balancing power and portability.
Intel Core i9-13900HX
8.6 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i9-13900HX brings desktop-class core counts to a mobile chassis, a strong pick for high-end gaming and creator laptops.
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