Core i9-12900F vs Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
Core i9-12900F
Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i9-12900F
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-12900F | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($370) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Strix Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-12900F | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($370) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-12900F and Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
Core i9-12900F
The Core i9-12900F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 35,873 points. Launch price was $499.
Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Julho 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Strix Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 35,133 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
The Core i9-12900F packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Core i9-12900F has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core i9-12900F versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i9-12900F uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses Strix Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-12900F scores 35,873 against the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370's 35,133 — a 2.1% lead for the Core i9-12900F. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i9-12900F vs 24 MB (total) on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370.
| Feature | Core i9-12900F | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 24+33% | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+20% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB (total)+25% | 24 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 4 nm-43% |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-S (2022) | Strix Point (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 35,873+2% | 35,133 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i9-12900F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the Core i9-12900F versus 7500 on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 — the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 supports 43.9% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 supports up to 256 of RAM compared to 128 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i9-12900F) vs 16 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370) — the Core i9-12900F offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Z690,B660 (Core i9-12900F) and FP8 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370).
| Feature | Core i9-12900F | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | FP8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 4800 | 7500+56% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 | 256+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-12900F) vs AMD-V, SVM (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370). The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon 890M), while the Core i9-12900F requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i9-12900F rivals Ryzen 9 5900X; Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 rivals Core Ultra 9 185H.
| Feature | Core i9-12900F | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | AMD Radeon 890M |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V, SVM |
Value Analysis
The Core i9-12900F launched at $494 MSRP, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 debuted at $0. At current prices ($370 vs $0), the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is $370 cheaper.
| Feature | Core i9-12900F | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $494 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $370 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 97.0 | — |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2024 |
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