Core i9-12900TE vs Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS
Core i9-12900TE
Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS
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 i9-12900TE
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-12900TE | Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($664) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-12900TE | Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($664) | ✅ 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 i9-12900TE and Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS
Core i9-12900TE
The Core i9-12900TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 22,887 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS
The Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,781 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i9-12900TE packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i9-12900TE has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i9-12900TE versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS — a 2.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS (base: 1.1 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i9-12900TE uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS uses Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-12900TE scores 22,887 against the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS's 22,781 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i9-12900TE. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i9-12900TE vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS.
| Feature | Core i9-12900TE | Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 24+100% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz | 4.9 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 1.1 GHz | 3.3 GHz+200% |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB (total)+88% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 6 nm-40% |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-S (2022) | Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) |
| PassMark | 22,887 | 22,781 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 14,670 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,903 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 10,609 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i9-12900TE uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i9-12900TE | Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | FP7 |
| 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: not specified (Core i9-12900TE) / Yes (Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS). The Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS includes integrated graphics (Radeon 680M), while the Core i9-12900TE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS targets Mobile.
| Feature | Core i9-12900TE | Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon 680M |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | Yes |
| Target Use | — | Mobile |
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