EPYC 4244P vs Core i9-12900H
EPYC 4244P
Core i9-12900H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4244P
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-12900H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 4244P | Core i9-12900H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-H (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 4244P | Core i9-12900H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 EPYC 4244P and Core i9-12900H
EPYC 4244P
The EPYC 4244P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 May 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 27,164 points. Launch price was $229.
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.
Processing Power
The EPYC 4244P packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i9-12900H offers 14 cores / 20 threads — the Core i9-12900H has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the EPYC 4244P versus 5 GHz on the Core i9-12900H — a 2% clock advantage for the EPYC 4244P (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The EPYC 4244P uses the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Core i9-12900H uses Alder Lake-H (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4244P scores 27,164 against the Core i9-12900H's 27,079 — a 0.3% lead for the EPYC 4244P. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 11,244 vs 16,500 (37.9% advantage for the Core i9-12900H). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,602 vs 2,400, a 8.1% lead for the EPYC 4244P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,244 vs 12,900 (13.7% advantage for the Core i9-12900H). L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4244P vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i9-12900H.
| Feature | EPYC 4244P | Core i9-12900H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 14 / 20+133% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+2% | 5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+52% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total)+33% | 24 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% |
| Process | 5 nm-29% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Raphael (2023−2025) | Alder Lake-H (2022) |
| PassMark | 27,164 | 27,079 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 11,244 | 16,500+47% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,602+8% | 2,400 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,244 | 12,900+15% |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 4244P uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i9-12900H uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5200 memory speed. The EPYC 4244P supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 28 (EPYC 4244P) vs 20 (Core i9-12900H) — the EPYC 4244P offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: B650,X670,X870 (EPYC 4244P) and Intel 600 Series (Mobile) (Core i9-12900H).
| Feature | EPYC 4244P | Core i9-12900H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | FCBGA1744 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB+200% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Only the Core i9-12900H has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the EPYC 4244P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V, AMD-Vi (EPYC 4244P) vs Yes (Core i9-12900H). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon Graphics (EPYC 4244P) and Iris Xe Graphics 96EU (Core i9-12900H) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 4244P targets Entry Server, Core i9-12900H targets Mobile. Direct competitor: EPYC 4244P rivals Xeon E-2436.
| Feature | EPYC 4244P | Core i9-12900H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Graphics | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, AMD-Vi | Yes |
| Target Use | Entry Server | Mobile |
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