Core i9-12900H vs Core i9-13900H

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i9-12900H

#153

Core i7-1370P

MSRP: $438|Avg: $280

104%

#158

Core i9-13900H

MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A

101%

#160

Core i9-12900H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#161

Core Ultra 7 268V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

100%

#162

Core Ultra 7 256V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $350

99%

#167

Core Ultra 7 258V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

96%

#169

Core i7-1280P

MSRP: $482|Avg: $482

95%

#173

Core Ultra 5 238V

MSRP: $454|Avg: $454

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i9-13900H

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

107%

#153

Core i7-1370P

MSRP: $438|Avg: $280

103%

#158

Core i9-13900H

MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A

100%

#161

Core Ultra 7 268V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

98%

#162

Core Ultra 7 256V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $350

98%

#167

Core Ultra 7 258V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

95%

#169

Core i7-1280P

MSRP: $482|Avg: $482

93%

#173

Core Ultra 5 238V

MSRP: $454|Avg: $454

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i9-13900H delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i9-12900H in both compute-intensive tasks (1.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i9-12900H	Core i9-13900H
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($617)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-H (2022) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i9-12900H	Core i9-13900H
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($617)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i9-12900H Benchmark Check

Core i9-13900H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-12900H and Core i9-13900H

Core i9-12900H

The Core i9-12900H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-H (2022) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 27,079 points. Launch price was $299.

Core i9-13900H

The Core i9-13900H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 27,444 points. Launch price was $617.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i9-12900H and Core i9-13900H share an identical 14-core/20-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core i9-12900H versus 5.4 GHz on the Core i9-13900H — a 7.7% clock advantage for the Core i9-13900H (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i9-12900H uses the Alder Lake-H (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i9-13900H uses Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-12900H scores 27,079 against the Core i9-13900H's 27,444 — a 1.3% lead for the Core i9-13900H. Both processors carry 24 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i9-12900H	Core i9-13900H
Cores / Threads	14 / 20	14 / 20
Boost Clock	5 GHz	5.4 GHz+8%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	2.6 GHz+4%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)	24 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+60%
Process	Intel 7 nm	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-H (2022)	Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)
PassMark	27,079	27,444+1%
Cinebench R23 Multi	16,500	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,400	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	12,900	—

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FCBGA1744 socket with PCIe 5.0.

Feature	Core i9-12900H	Core i9-13900H
Socket	FCBGA1744	FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: Yes (Core i9-12900H) / not specified (Core i9-13900H). The Core i9-12900H includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 96EU), while the Core i9-13900H requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i9-12900H targets Mobile.