Intel Core i9-12900HK vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
60.5Single-core66.7
51Multi-core49.4
40.5Efficiencyspec-based75.7
55.7iGPU66
59Platformspec-based56.8
7 spec wins — Intel Core i9-12900HK9 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 225H wins this laptop processor face-off, 60.4 to 53.5, pulling ahead mainly in iGPU (+10) and single-core (+6). 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
- 50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4
- 47% higher Base clock: 2.5 GHz vs 1.7 GHz
- 43% higher threads: 20 vs 14
- 33% higher L3 cache: 24 MB vs 18 MB
- 20% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 17,600 vs 14,630
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
- Stronger single-core score: 67 vs 61
- Stronger iGPU score: 66 vs 56
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 70% lower process: 3 nm vs 10 nm
- 59% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 2,378 vs 1,496
General
| Spec | Intel Core i9-12900HK | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2025 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 45 W | 28 W+38% |
| Max TDP | 115 W | 115 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-12900HK | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 14 |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 10+25% |
| Threads | 20+43% | 14 |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz+47% | 1.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz+2% | 4.9 GHz |
| L3 cache | 24 MB+33% | 18 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i9-12900HK | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Iris Xe (96 EU) | Intel Arc 130T |
| iGPU clock | 1,450 MHz | 2,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i9-12900HK | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / LPDDR5-5200 / DDR4-3200 | LPDDR5X-8400 / DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-12900HK | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,450Bottom 48% | 2,727+11%Top 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,700+4%Top 40% | 12,222Top 45% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,810Top 36% | 1,969+9%Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,600+20%Top 24% | 14,630Top 37% |
| PassMark | 24,954Top 34% | 28,049+12%Top 26% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 1,496Top 42% | 2,378+59%Top 30% |
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