Intel Core i9-12900HX
Opinion and specs
Our verdict
High-endThe Intel Core i9-12900HX is a high-end processor. It is a high-power chip (55 W): it performs like a desktop, and it also weighs, sounds and drinks like one. It came out in 2022.
It is currently fitted in a single laptop, which costs €4399.
There is a faster and cheaper option: the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D is 90% faster and its entry price is €330 lower.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Intel Core i9-12900HX a good processor?
The Intel Core i9-12900HX is a high-end processor. It is a high-power chip (55 W): it performs like a desktop, and it also weighs, sounds and drinks like one. It ranks 38 of 247 and delivers 52.7% of what the fastest one on the market does.
What does the HX mean in Intel processors?
The HX marks Intel's highest-power line: 55 W, derived from desktop parts. It performs the most, at the cost of weight, noise and battery.
What year is the Intel Core i9-12900HX from?
Intel Core i9-12900HX came out in 2022.
What is the AMD equivalent of Intel Core i9-12900HX?
The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370.
How much does a laptop with the Intel Core i9-12900HX cost?
It is currently fitted in a single laptop, which costs €4399.
Which alternative is worth it?
There is a faster and cheaper option: the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D is 90% faster and its entry price is €330 lower.
Specs
| Model | i9-12900HX |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel |
| Family | Intel® Core™ i9 |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel HM670 |
| Boost frequency | 5 GHz |
| Cores | 16 |
| Threads | 24 |
| Frequency | 2,4 GHz |
| Cache | 30 MB |
| Bus type | DMI4 |
| Maximum number of PCI Express lanes | 20 |
| PCI Express configurations | 1x16+1x4,2x8+1x4 |
| Configurable TDP-down | 45 W |
| Cache type | Smart Cache |
| Generation | 12th gen Intel® Core™ i9 |
| Base power | 55 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 157 W |
| Efficient-core base frequency | 1,7 GHz |
| Efficient-core boost frequency | 3,6 GHz |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 3,6 GHz |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 5 GHz |
| Performance cores | 8 |
| Efficient cores | 8 |
Performance summary
Recommended alternatives
More powerful, also high-power, with a similar starting price
Laptops with Intel Core i9-12900HX:
HP ZBook Fury 16 G9 62U79EA
4 years ago
Intel Core i9 i9-12900HX16" 1920x1200 IPS1TB SSD M.232GB DDR5-SDRAMWindows 11 ProNVIDIA RTX A4500 16GB GDDR6You have reached the end of the results