Intel Core i9-12900H
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

High-end

The Intel Core i9-12900H is a high-end processor. It is a mid-power chip (45 W): enough for real work without the weight or the noise of a gaming laptop. It came out in 2022.

It is currently fitted in 4 laptops from $1589, at an average price of $2722.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is 31% faster and its entry price is $89 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Intel Core i9-12900H a good processor?

The Intel Core i9-12900H is a high-end processor. It is a mid-power chip (45 W): enough for real work without the weight or the noise of a gaming laptop. It ranks 52 of 272 and delivers 42.5% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What does the H mean in Intel processors?

The H marks Intel's mid line: 45 W, the usual balance in a work laptop.

What year is the Intel Core i9-12900H from?

Intel Core i9-12900H came out in 2022.

What is the AMD equivalent of Intel Core i9-12900H?

The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS.

How much does a laptop with the Intel Core i9-12900H cost?

It is currently fitted in 4 laptops from $1589, at an average price of $2722.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is 31% faster and its entry price is $89 lower.

Specs

Model i9-12900H
Manufacturer Intel
Family Intel® Core™ i9
Socket BGA 1744
Motherboard chipset Intel SoC
Boost frequency 5 GHz
Cores 14
Number of processors supported 1
Threads 20
Frequency 2,5 GHz
Cache 24 MB
Operating modes 32-bit,64-bit
Bus type DMI4
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 45 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes 28
Configurable TDP-down 35 W
Tjunction 100 °C
Cache type Smart Cache

Performance summary

#52 of 272
Relative performance 42.5%
Laptops 4
Price from $1589
Average price $2722

Recommended alternatives

More powerful, also mid-power, with a similar starting price

Our pick AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 55.9% From $1500 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H 56.8% From $1675 Intel Core Ultra 9 285H 54.6% From $1892 Intel Core Ultra 7 255H 49.0% From $629 AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 48.5% From $1140

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