Intel Core i9-12900HK vs Intel Core i9-14900HX
60.5Single-core73
51Multi-core71.7
40.5Efficiencyspec-based28.9
55.7iGPU40.2
59Platformspec-based78
3 spec wins — Intel Core i9-12900HK14 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900HX
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-14900HX wins this laptop processor face-off, 63.4 to 53.5, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+21) and single-core (+13). Intel Core i9-12900HK still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-12900HK
- Stronger iGPU score: 56 vs 40
- 101% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 1,496 vs 744
- 18% lower Base TDP: 45 W vs 55 W
- 14% higher Base clock: 2.5 GHz vs 2.2 GHz
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-14900HX
- Stronger single-core score: 73 vs 61
- Stronger multi-core score: 72 vs 51
- 200% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 64 GB
- 100% higher Efficiency cores: 16 vs 8
- 75% higher PassMark: 43,593 vs 24,954
General
| Spec | Intel Core i9-12900HK | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2024 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 45 W+18% | 55 W |
| Max TDP | 115 W | 157 W+37% |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-12900HK | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 24+71% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 16+100% |
| Threads | 20 | 32+60% |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz+14% | 2.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.8 GHz+16% |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 36 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i9-12900HK | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Iris Xe (96 EU) | Intel UHD Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,450 MHz | 1,650 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i9-12900HK | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / LPDDR5-5200 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 192 GB+200% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-12900HK | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,450Bottom 44% | 2,920+19%Top 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,700Top 38% | 18,100+43%Top 11% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,810Top 38% | 2,190+21%Top 7% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,600Top 25% | 30,200+72%Top 7% |
| PassMark | 24,954Top 35% | 43,593+75%Top 11% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 1,496+101%Top 43% | 744Bottom 25% |
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