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Core i9-12900H
Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-12900H | Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-12900H | Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9 PRO 7940HS
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 9 PRO 7940HS
The Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 MB + 16 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 27,318 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i9-12900H packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i9-12900H has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core i9-12900H versus 5.2 GHz on the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS — a 3.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS (base: 2.5 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Core i9-12900H uses the Alder Lake-H (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS uses Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-12900H scores 27,079 against the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS's 27,318 — a 0.9% lead for the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 16,500 vs 16,000 (3.1% advantage for the Core i9-12900H). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,400 vs 2,605, a 8.2% lead for the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 12,900 vs 10,348 (22% advantage for the Core i9-12900H). L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i9-12900H vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS.
| Feature | Core i9-12900H | Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 20+75% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz | 5.2 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 4 GHz+60% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total)+50% | 16 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 8 MB+540% |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 4 nm-43% |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-H (2022) | Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) |
| PassMark | 27,079 | 27,318 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 16,500+3% | 16,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,400 | 2,605+9% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 12,900+25% | 10,348 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i9-12900H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS uses FP7/FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Intel 600 Series (Mobile) (Core i9-12900H) and SoC (Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS).
| Feature | Core i9-12900H | Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | FP7/FP8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 20 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support Yes virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — Iris Xe Graphics 96EU (Core i9-12900H) and Radeon 780M (Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i9-12900H targets Mobile.
| Feature | Core i9-12900H | Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU | Radeon 780M |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | Yes | Yes |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
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