CPU
GPU
Xeon D-2775TE
Core i9-12900H
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 Xeon D-2775TE
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-12900H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon D-2775TE | Core i9-12900H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-H (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon D-2775TE | 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 Xeon D-2775TE and Core i9-12900H
Xeon D-2775TE
The Xeon D-2775TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2579. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 27,299 points. Launch price was $1,751.
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 Xeon D-2775TE packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Core i9-12900H offers 14 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon D-2775TE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-2775TE versus 5 GHz on the Core i9-12900H — a 46.9% clock advantage for the Core i9-12900H (base: 2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon D-2775TE uses the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i9-12900H uses Alder Lake-H (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon D-2775TE scores 27,299 against the Core i9-12900H's 27,079 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon D-2775TE. L3 cache: 25 MB (total) on the Xeon D-2775TE vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i9-12900H.
| Feature | Xeon D-2775TE | Core i9-12900H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+14% | 14 / 20 |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 5 GHz+61% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.5 GHz+25% |
| L3 Cache | 25 MB (total)+4% | 24 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | Intel 7 nm-30% |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) | Alder Lake-H (2022) |
| PassMark | 27,299 | 27,079 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 16,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,400 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 12,900 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon D-2775TE uses the FCBGA2579 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i9-12900H uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon D-2775TE | Core i9-12900H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2579 | FCBGA1744 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon D-2775TE) / Yes (Core i9-12900H). The Core i9-12900H includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 96EU), while the Xeon D-2775TE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i9-12900H targets Mobile.
| Feature | Xeon D-2775TE | Core i9-12900H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | Yes |
| Target Use | — | Mobile |
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