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Intel Core i9-12900HX vs Intel Core Ultra 5 115U: Comparison
Intel Core i9-12900HX and Intel Core Ultra 5 115U separate most on l3 cache: Intel Core i9-12900HX at 32 MB, Intel Core Ultra 5 115U at 12 MB, 63% in favour of Intel Core i9-12900HX.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Laptop | Laptop |
| Release Year | 2022 | 2023 |
| TDP | 55 W | 15 W |
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel Graphics (Xe-LPG, reduced EU) |
| Socket | BGA 1964 (BGA, soldered) | BGA 2049 (BGA, soldered) |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB | 12 MB-62% |
| Cores | 16 | 8 |
| Threads | 24 | 10 |
| Architecture | Alder Lake | Meteor Lake |
Verdict
Intel Core i9-12900HX
8.6 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i9-12900HX brings desktop-class core counts to a mobile chassis, a strong pick for high-end gaming and creator laptops.
Intel Core Ultra 5 115U
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core Ultra 5 115U is a efficiency-oriented Meteor Lake mobile chip, well suited to thin-and-light everyday laptops.