Core i9-12900HX vs EPYC 7302P
Core i9-12900HX
EPYC 7302P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i9-12900HX
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7302P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-12900HX | EPYC 7302P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($606) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-HX (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-12900HX | EPYC 7302P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($606) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 i9-12900HX and EPYC 7302P
Core i9-12900HX
The Core i9-12900HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 May 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-HX (2022) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1964. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 33,018 points. Launch price was $499.
EPYC 7302P
The EPYC 7302P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 155 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 32,690 points. Launch price was $825.
Processing Power
The Core i9-12900HX packs 16 cores / 24 threads, matching the EPYC 7302P's 16 cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core i9-12900HX versus 3.3 GHz on the EPYC 7302P — a 41% clock advantage for the Core i9-12900HX (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i9-12900HX uses the Alder Lake-HX (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 7302P uses Zen 2 (2017−2020) (7 nm, 14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-12900HX scores 33,018 against the EPYC 7302P's 32,690 — a 1% lead for the Core i9-12900HX. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 23,150 vs 11,500 (67.2% advantage for the Core i9-12900HX). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,426 vs 1,320, a 59% lead for the Core i9-12900HX that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 14,620 vs 11,450 (24.3% advantage for the Core i9-12900HX). L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i9-12900HX vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 7302P.
| Feature | Core i9-12900HX | EPYC 7302P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 24 | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+52% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3 GHz+30% |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB (total) | 32 MB (total)+7% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 7 nm, 14 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-HX (2022) | Zen 2 (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 33,018+1% | 32,690 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 23,150+101% | 11,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,426+84% | 1,320 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 14,620+28% | 11,450 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i9-12900HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 7302P uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i9-12900HX versus DDR4-3200 on the EPYC 7302P — the Core i9-12900HX supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7302P supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i9-12900HX) vs 8 (EPYC 7302P). PCIe lanes: 48 (Core i9-12900HX) vs 128 (EPYC 7302P) — the EPYC 7302P offers 80 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM670,WM690 (Core i9-12900HX) and SP3 (EPYC 7302P).
| Feature | Core i9-12900HX | EPYC 7302P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1964 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200+25% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 4096 GB+3100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 8+300% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 | 128+167% |
Advanced Features
Only the Core i9-12900HX has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i9-12900HX) vs AMD-V, SEV (EPYC 7302P). The Core i9-12900HX includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the EPYC 7302P requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i9-12900HX targets High-end Mobile Performance, EPYC 7302P targets Server / Virtualization. Direct competitor: Core i9-12900HX rivals Ryzen 9 6900HX; EPYC 7302P rivals Xeon Gold 6230.
| Feature | Core i9-12900HX | EPYC 7302P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 770 | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V, SEV |
| Target Use | High-end Mobile Performance | Server / Virtualization |
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