Core i9-12900H vs EPYC 4244P
Core i9-12900H
EPYC 4244P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i9-12900H
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4244P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-12900H | EPYC 4244P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-H (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-12900H | EPYC 4244P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 i9-12900H and EPYC 4244P
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.
EPYC 4244P
The EPYC 4244P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 May 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 27,164 points. Launch price was $229.
Processing Power
The Core i9-12900H packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the EPYC 4244P offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i9-12900H has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core i9-12900H versus 5.1 GHz on the EPYC 4244P — a 2% clock advantage for the EPYC 4244P (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i9-12900H uses the Alder Lake-H (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 4244P uses Raphael (2023−2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-12900H scores 27,079 against the EPYC 4244P's 27,164 — a 0.3% lead for the EPYC 4244P. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 16,500 vs 11,244 (37.9% advantage for the Core i9-12900H). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,400 vs 2,602, a 8.1% lead for the EPYC 4244P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 12,900 vs 11,244 (13.7% advantage for the Core i9-12900H). L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i9-12900H vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4244P.
| Feature | Core i9-12900H | EPYC 4244P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 20+133% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz | 5.1 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.8 GHz+52% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total) | 32 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 5 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-H (2022) | Raphael (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 27,079 | 27,164 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 16,500+47% | 11,244 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,400 | 2,602+8% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 12,900+15% | 11,244 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i9-12900H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 4244P uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. The EPYC 4244P supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i9-12900H) vs 28 (EPYC 4244P) — the EPYC 4244P offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel 600 Series (Mobile) (Core i9-12900H) and B650,X670,X870 (EPYC 4244P).
| Feature | Core i9-12900H | EPYC 4244P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 192 GB+200% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 28+40% |
Advanced Features
Only the Core i9-12900H has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the EPYC 4244P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: Yes (Core i9-12900H) vs AMD-V, AMD-Vi (EPYC 4244P). Both include integrated graphics — Iris Xe Graphics 96EU (Core i9-12900H) and Radeon Graphics (EPYC 4244P) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i9-12900H targets Mobile, EPYC 4244P targets Entry Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 4244P rivals Xeon E-2436.
| Feature | Core i9-12900H | EPYC 4244P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU | Radeon Graphics |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | Yes | AMD-V, AMD-Vi |
| Target Use | Mobile | Entry Server |
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