Core i9-12900HK vs Core 7 250H

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 i9-12900HK

#73

Core i9-13950HX

MSRP: $590|Avg: $199

109%

#82

Core i7-11700B

MSRP: $323|Avg: $311

105%

#83

Core i7-13700HX

MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A

104%

#86

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

103%

#88

Core i9-12900HK

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#96

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

96%

#97

Core Ultra 5 226V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

96%

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

92%

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 7 250H

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

107%

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

105%

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

103%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

102%

#130

Core 7 250H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core 7 250H delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i9-12900HK in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i9-12900HK	Core 7 250H
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-H (2022) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i9-12900HK	Core 7 250H
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 i9-12900HK Benchmark Check

Core 7 250H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-12900HK and Core 7 250H

Core i9-12900HK

The Core i9-12900HK 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: 25,512 points. Launch price was $299.

Core 7 250H

The Core 7 250H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 December 2024 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 25,530 points. Launch price was $502.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i9-12900HK and Core 7 250H share an identical 14-core/20-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core i9-12900HK versus 5.4 GHz on the Core 7 250H — a 7.7% clock advantage for the Core 7 250H (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i9-12900HK uses the Alder Lake-H (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core 7 250H uses Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-12900HK scores 25,512 against the Core 7 250H's 25,530 — a 0.1% lead for the Core 7 250H. Both processors carry 24 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i9-12900HK	Core 7 250H
Cores / Threads	14 / 20	14 / 20
Boost Clock	5 GHz	5.4 GHz+8%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)	24 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+60%
Process	Intel 7 nm-30%	10 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-H (2022)	Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)
PassMark	25,512	25,530
Cinebench R23 Multi	18,197	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,938	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	13,317	—

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FCBGA1744 socket with PCIe 5.0.

Feature	Core i9-12900HK	Core 7 250H
Socket	FCBGA1744	FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	28	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i9-12900HK) / not specified (Core 7 250H). The Core i9-12900HK includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EUs)), while the Core 7 250H requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i9-12900HK targets Enthusiast Gaming Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i9-12900HK rivals Ryzen 9 6900HX.

Feature	Core i9-12900HK	Core 7 250H
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EUs)	—
Unlocked	Yes	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	—
Target Use	Enthusiast Gaming Laptop	—