Core i9-12900H vs Xeon Gold 5317
Core i9-12900H
Xeon Gold 5317
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 Xeon Gold 5317
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-12900H | Xeon Gold 5317 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,100) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-H (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-12900H | Xeon Gold 5317 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,100) |
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 Xeon Gold 5317
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.
Xeon Gold 5317
The Xeon Gold 5317 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 27,448 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core i9-12900H packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Xeon Gold 5317 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Core i9-12900H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core i9-12900H versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5317 — a 32.6% clock advantage for the Core i9-12900H (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i9-12900H uses the Alder Lake-H (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon Gold 5317 uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-12900H scores 27,079 against the Xeon Gold 5317's 27,448 — a 1.4% lead for the Xeon Gold 5317. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i9-12900H vs 18 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 5317.
| Feature | Core i9-12900H | Xeon Gold 5317 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 20+17% | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+39% | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3 GHz+20% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total)+33% | 18 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-30% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-H (2022) | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 27,079 | 27,448+1% |
| 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 Xeon Gold 5317 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i9-12900H | Xeon Gold 5317 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | LGA4189 |
| 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 (Xeon Gold 5317). The Core i9-12900H includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 96EU), while the Xeon Gold 5317 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i9-12900H targets Mobile.
| Feature | Core i9-12900H | Xeon Gold 5317 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | Yes | — |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
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