Ryzen 9 6900HX vs Core i5-12600HX
Ryzen 9 6900HX
Core i5-12600HX
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.
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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12600HX
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 9 6900HX | Core i5-12600HX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-HX (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 9 6900HX | Core i5-12600HX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ryzen 9 6900HX and Core i5-12600HX
Ryzen 9 6900HX
The Ryzen 9 6900HX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-H (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): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,248 points. Launch price was $299.
Core i5-12600HX
The Core i5-12600HX 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 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 18 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: 24,396 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 9 6900HX packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-12600HX offers 12 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-12600HX has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 9 6900HX versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-12600HX — a 6.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 6900HX (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen 9 6900HX uses the Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture (6 nm), while the Core i5-12600HX uses Alder Lake-HX (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 6900HX scores 24,248 against the Core i5-12600HX's 24,396 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i5-12600HX. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 6900HX vs 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12600HX.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 6900HX | Core i5-12600HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 12 / 16+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz+7% | 4.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+32% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 18 MB (total)+13% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% |
| Process | 6 nm-14% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022) | Alder Lake-HX (2022) |
| PassMark | 24,248 | 24,396 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,434 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 9 6900HX uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-12600HX uses FCBGA1964 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 6900HX | Core i5-12600HX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7 | FCBGA1964 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 48 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 9 6900HX) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12600HX). The Core i5-12600HX includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Ryzen 9 6900HX requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12600HX targets Workstation Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-12600HX rivals Ryzen 7 6800H.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 6900HX | Core i5-12600HX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Workstation Laptop |
Top Performing CPUs
The most powerful cpus ranked by PassMark CPU Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar CPU comparisons based on Ryzen 9 6900HX and Core i5-12600HX
