Intel Core i7-12800H vs Intel Core i9-11900H

Processor comparisons   08-01-2022
   Let's say you have difficulties with the choice of a CPU, you will solve them by reading the comprehensive tests Intel Core i7-12800H vs Intel Core i9-11900H and see which is better for games or normal use for streaming, programming, machine learning, rendering, video editing. Here is all information from real streaming and video editing tests or different benchmarks. A thorough analysis of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to read, is summarized in the table.
   From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests such as PCMark 10, GeekBench 6, 5.2, UserBenchmark, Blender, Gears 5, MATLAB, PassMark, 3DMark, Handbrake, WPrime, RealBench, Prime95, DaVinci Resolve Studio, Furmark, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, Blender, VeraCrypt, Dolphin Emulator, SuperPi, 7zip, AIDA64, Cinebench 23 (20, 15).
   And how good the processors are in games:

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

After looking at the data of parallel benchmarks and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which CPU is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i9-11900H or Intel Core i7-12800H.

Summary benchmark results

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

Core i7-12800H

60%

Core i9-11900H

58%

This value shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i7-12800H is 3% better than Core i9-11900H. The data source is several popular tests. More detailed information of the benchmarks is below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i7-12800H

57%

Core i9-11900H

55%

The maximum result in this parameter is 100 percent, which is the performance of the most powerful processor currently available. And of course, this is a server processor, on which no one will play games. Because this processor costs 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 summary table below.
List of other games in which CPU comparisons were performed: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Battlefield V, League of Legends (LOL), Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Horizon Zero Dawn, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Metro Exodus, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Hitman 3, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Ghostrunner, NBA 2K20, Monster Hunter World, Control, DOTA 2A, Half-Life: Alyx, Forza Horizon 4.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	101.0	98.3
Valorant	114.7	111.7
Cyberpunk 2077	64.2	62.6
Apex Legends	107.8	105.0
Call of Duty Warzone	86.0	83.8
Overwatch	92.9	90.5
Red Dead Redemption 2	79.2	77.1
DOOM Eternal	57.4	55.9
Warzone	89.5	87.2
Assassin's Creed	96.4	93.9
Valheim	95.2	92.8

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 video cards and different amounts of RAM. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 2K, 4K or FullHD. So the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. You will get more accurate information about how powerful the processor will be in games, if you compare it in one assembly with the video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Core i7-12800H

132%

Core i9-11900H

45%

To make a finishing resolution 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 i7-12800H is more energy efficient than the Core i9-11900H as it consumes less power: 45W vs. 125W. Power consumption is particularly important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, it will be useful to know its TDP. It is necessary to count so that the TDP data specified in the cooler specification is greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

If you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for machine learning, video editing or video rendering, programming, streaming, then first of all you need to pay attention to the performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, to reach maximum efficiency, the CPU uses all cores and threads that it has. You will find out this data from the benchmark tables below. Before using the data from these tests, be sure to check whether the program you are going to use on your computer supports multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that use only one core to run, and all the advantages of multi-core mode turns out to be unnecessary.
Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Core i7-12800H	Intel Core i9-11900H
Cinbench 15 Single-core	463	293
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	3376	2652
Cinbench 20 Single-core	1106	655
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	7663	5897
Cinbench 23 Single-core	2589	1703
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	25265	16969

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

	Intel Core i7-12800H	Intel Core i9-11900H
Single-Core	6061	3915
Multi-Core	35372	29011

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

	Intel Core i7-12800H	Intel Core i9-11900H
Single-Core	1793	1705
Multi-Core	12699	10136

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the most useful will be the release date of the processor and the possibility of overclocking it. The newer the processor, the longer it will last in your computer. 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 the newest games. The savings are obvious! Accordingly, there is no longer a need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer.

	Intel Core i7-12800H	Intel Core i9-11900H
Announcement date	January 07, 2022	February 21, 2021
Type	Laptop	Laptop
Socket	FCBGA1744	FCLGA1200
Core name	Alder Lake	Tiger Lake
Architecture	x86	x86
Generation	12	11
Turbo Frequency	4.8 MHz	4.9 MHz
Frequency	3.7 MHz	3.5 MHz
Cores	14	8
Threads	20	16
Bus rate	8 GT/s	8 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	7 nm	10 nm
Transistors count	10200 millions	9800 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	45 W	125 W
Memory type	Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s Up to LPDDR5 5200 MT/s Up to LPDDR4x 4267 MT/s	Up to 3200 MT/s
Max. Memory	64 Gb	128 Gb
Memory Frequency		3200
Memory bandwidth	51.2 GB/s	51.2 GB/s
L1 cache
L2 cache		4 MB
L3 cache	24 MB	24 MB
Overclocking	No	No
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i7-12800H is 5% better than Core i9-11900H in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Core i7-12800H has 6 more core than Core i9-11900H. 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 i7-12800H is better: 29
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i9-11900H is better: 4
Although it should be realized that all the figures in the article above do not mean that you should be guided entirely by them and trust a simple comparison of these numbers. Better to watch benchmarks video and read the opinion of of people who bought Intel Core i7-12800H and Intel Core i9-11900H before deciding which of the processors to buy for gaming.

Intel Core i7-12800H - all data

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

• Intel Core i7-12800H specs and review.

Intel Core i9-11900H - all data

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

• Intel Core i9-11900H specs and review.