Core i9-12900HX vs Xeon Silver 4510
Core i9-12900HX
Xeon Silver 4510
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i9-12900HX
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4510
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-12900HX | Xeon Silver 4510 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($606) | ✅ More affordable ($563) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-HX (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-12900HX | Xeon Silver 4510 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($606) | ✅ More affordable ($563) |
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 Xeon Silver 4510
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.
Xeon Silver 4510
The Xeon Silver 4510 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR5 @ 4400 MT/s (1 DPC &2DPC). Passmark benchmark score: 32,688 points. Launch price was $563.
Processing Power
The Core i9-12900HX packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon Silver 4510 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Core i9-12900HX has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core i9-12900HX versus 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4510 — a 19.8% clock advantage for the Core i9-12900HX (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i9-12900HX uses the Alder Lake-HX (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon Silver 4510 uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-12900HX scores 33,018 against the Xeon Silver 4510's 32,688 — a 1% lead for the Core i9-12900HX. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,426 vs 1,600, a 41% lead for the Core i9-12900HX that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 14,620 vs 11,000 (28.3% advantage for the Core i9-12900HX). Both processors carry 30 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core i9-12900HX | Xeon Silver 4510 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 24+33% | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+22% | 4.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.4 GHz+4% |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB (total) | 30 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+60% |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-HX (2022) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 33,018+1% | 32,688 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 23,150 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,426+52% | 1,600 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 14,620+33% | 11,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i9-12900HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Silver 4510 uses LGA4677 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Core i9-12900HX supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 4 TB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i9-12900HX) vs 8 (Xeon Silver 4510). PCIe lanes: 48 (Core i9-12900HX) vs 80 (Xeon Silver 4510) — the Xeon Silver 4510 offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM670,WM690 (Core i9-12900HX) and FCLGA4677 (Xeon Silver 4510).
| Feature | Core i9-12900HX | Xeon Silver 4510 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1964 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 4 TB+3100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 8+300% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 | 80+67% |
Advanced Features
Only the Core i9-12900HX has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Xeon Silver 4510 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d, EPT virtualization. The Core i9-12900HX includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Xeon Silver 4510 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i9-12900HX targets High-end Mobile Performance, Xeon Silver 4510 targets Server. Direct competitor: Core i9-12900HX rivals Ryzen 9 6900HX; Xeon Silver 4510 rivals EPYC 8534P.
| Feature | Core i9-12900HX | Xeon Silver 4510 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 770 | None |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | High-end Mobile Performance | Server |
Value Analysis
The Core i9-12900HX launched at $606 MSRP, while the Xeon Silver 4510 debuted at $563.
| Feature | Core i9-12900HX | Xeon Silver 4510 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $606 | $563-7% |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $563 |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2023 |
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