Intel Core i3-1305U vs Intel Core i9-12900H

Processor comparisons 30-01-2023

   For example you can't decide which processor to buy, you can make a choice after reading the comprehensive tests Intel Core i3-1305U vs Intel Core i9-12900H and see which is better for games or simple use for rendering, video editing, programming, machine learning, streaming. Here is useful information from real video editing and streaming tests or various benchmarks. A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications, to make it easier to read, is summarized in the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests like Cinebench 23 (20, 15), Furmark, Blender, Gears 5, Prime95, VeraCrypt, Handbrake, UserBenchmark, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, Dolphin Emulator, SuperPi, PassMark, AIDA64, PCMark 10, RealBench, 7zip, Blender, 3DMark, GeekBench 6, 5.2, DaVinci Resolve Studio, WPrime, MATLAB.
   And how good the processors are in games:

Rainbow Six Siege
Cyberpunk 2077
Borderlands 3
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone
Overwatch
Grand Theft Auto V
Death Stranding
Halo Infinite
Watch Dogs Legion
Red Dead Redemption 2
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Last Man Standing
Fortnite
Apex Legends
Valorant
DOOM: Eternal
Valheim
Fallout 76
Assassin's Creed Valhalla

After looking at the data of parallel benchmarks and videos, you already be able to understand which CPU is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i9-12900H or Intel Core i3-1305U.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Core i3-1305U

57%

Core i9-12900H

66%

The number of this parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i9-12900H is 13% better than Core i3-1305U. The data source is several popular tests. Detailed information can be found below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i3-1305U

54%

Core i9-12900H

57%

The maximum result in this parameter is 100 percent, which is the performance of the most powerful processor at the moment. And of course, this is a server processor, on which no one will play games. Because the cost of this processor reaches several tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, if you think that the selected CPU has a low game result, just look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the final table below.
List of other games in which CPU comparisons were performed: Monster Hunter World, Control, Ghostrunner, Hitman 3, Forza Horizon 4, Horizon Zero Dawn, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, League of Legends (LOL), Microsoft Flight Simulator, NBA 2K20, Battlefield V, DOTA 2A, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Metro Exodus, Half-Life: Alyx, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Shadow of the Tomb Raider.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	95.1	100.8
Valorant	108.1	114.5
Cyberpunk 2077	60.5	64.1
Apex Legends	101.6	107.7
Call of Duty Warzone	81.0	85.9
Overwatch	87.5	92.8
Red Dead Redemption 2	74.6	79.0
DOOM Eternal	54.0	57.3
Warzone	84.3	89.3
Assassin's Creed	90.8	96.2
Valheim	89.7	95.1

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The computers that were in the comparisons not only did they have different amounts of RAM and different video cards. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: FullHD, 2K or 4K. So the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. To be sure exactly how much performance the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Core i3-1305U

369%

Core i9-12900H

143%

To make a final decision on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. It is clear that the newer the generation, the better the performance of the processor in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i3-1305U is more energy efficient than the Core i9-12900H since it has less power consumption: 15W vs. 45W. Power consumption is especially important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, it will be useful to know its TDP. You need to buy a cooler that has the TDP data specified in the specification was greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

Let's say you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for video rendering or video editing, machine learning, programming, streaming, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the CPU uses all cores and threads that it has to the maximum to reach maximum performance. You will learn this data from the benchmark tables below. Before using the data from these tests, be sure to find out whether the software that you are going to use on your computer can work in multi-threaded mode. Since there are still many programs that use only one core to run, and all the advantages of multi-core mode are unused.

Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Core i3-1305U	Intel Core i9-12900H
Cinbench 15 Single-core	224	484
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	2295	5097
Cinbench 20 Single-core	372	808
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	5093	11333
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1295	2866
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	14639	32614

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i3-1305U	Intel Core i9-12900H
Single-Core	1182	7469
Multi-Core	24951	55757

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i3-1305U	Intel Core i9-12900H
Single-Core	1663	1935
Multi-Core	6952	12544

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the processor release date and overclocking capability will be the most helpful. The later the processor is released, the longer it will last you. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same can be said about overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will still be able to produce maximum FPS in new games. It turns out that you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The economy are obvious!

	Intel Core i3-1305U	Intel Core i9-12900H
Announcement date	January 15, 2023	January 07, 2022
Type	Laptop	Laptop
Socket	FCBGA1744	FCBGA1744
Core name	Raptor Lake	Alder Lake
Architecture	x86	x86
Generation	13	12
Turbo Frequency	4.5 MHz	5 MHz
Frequency	3.3 MHz	3.8 MHz
Cores	5	14
Threads	6	20
Bus rate	14 GT/s	16 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	7 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	12400 millions	12400 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	15 W	45 W
Memory type	Up to DDR5 5200 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s Up to LPDDR5/x 5200 MT/s Up to LPDDR4x 4267 MT/s	Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s Up to LPDDR5 5200 MT/s Up to LPDDR4x 4267 MT/s
Max. Memory	64 Gb	64 Gb
Memory Frequency	4800	6400
Memory bandwidth	68 GB/s	108 GB/s
L1 cache	1 MB	2 MB
L2 cache	4 MB	8 MB
L3 cache	10 MB	24 MB
Overclocking	No	No
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number	Expansion Options

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i9-12900H is 13% better than Core i3-1305U in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Core i9-12900H has 9 more core than Core i3-1305U. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i3-1305U is better: 4
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i9-12900H is better: 30
Although it should be understood that all the figures that you have looked at here do not mean that taking them into account you should fully trust a simple quantitative comparison. Better to watch benchmarks video and read the reviews of of people who bought Intel Core i3-1305U and Intel Core i9-12900H before deciding which CPU to buy for gaming and which not.

Intel Core i3-1305U - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• Intel Core i3-1305U specs and review.

Intel Core i9-12900H - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• Intel Core i9-12900H specs and review.