Intel Core i7-12700H vs Intel Core i9-12900HK
45.8Single-core48.3
38.9Multi-core40.9
40.5Efficiency40.5
40iGPU42
59Platform59
0 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700H8 spec wins — Intel Core i9-12900HK
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-12900HK wins this laptop processor face-off, 45.5 to 44, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+3) and Multi-core (+2). Intel Core i7-12700H still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700H | Intel Core i9-12900HK |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2022 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 45 W | 45 W |
| Max TDP | 115 W | 115 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700H | Intel Core i9-12900HK |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 14 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 8 |
| Threads | 20 | 20 |
| Base clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.5 GHz+9% |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 5 GHz+6% |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700H | Intel Core i9-12900HK |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Iris Xe (96 EU) | Intel Iris Xe (96 EU) |
| iGPU clock | 1,400 MHz | 1,450 MHz+4% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700H | Intel Core i9-12900HK |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / LPDDR5-5200 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / LPDDR5-5200 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700H | Intel Core i9-12900HK |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,400Top 72% | 2,450+2%Top 63% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,200Top 61% | 12,700+4%Top 53% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,760Top 58% | 1,810+3%Top 45% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 16,900Top 41% | 17,600+4%Top 35% |
| PassMark | 26,800Top 58% | 28,200+5%Top 52% |
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