CPU
GPU
Core i9-12900H
Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i9-12900H
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-12900H | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-12900H | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS
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.
Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS
The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 26,864 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i9-12900H packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i9-12900H has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core i9-12900H versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS — a 2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i9-12900H uses the Alder Lake-H (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS uses Hawk Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-12900H scores 27,079 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS's 26,864 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i9-12900H. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i9-12900H vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS.
| Feature | Core i9-12900H | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 20+75% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz | 5.1 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.3 GHz+32% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total)+50% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 4 nm-43% |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-H (2022) | Hawk Point (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 27,079 | 26,864 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 16,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,400 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 12,900 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i9-12900H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i9-12900H | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: Yes (Core i9-12900H) / not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS). The Core i9-12900H includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 96EU), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i9-12900H targets Mobile.
| Feature | Core i9-12900H | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | Yes | — |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
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