Intel Core i7-12800H vs Intel Core i9-12900HK

Processor comparisons   08-01-2022
   For example you are thinking about choosing a processor, you will be able to make a choice after reading the comprehensive tests Intel Core i7-12800H vs Intel Core i9-12900HK and see which is better for games or simple use for video editing, rendering, streaming, programming, machine learning. Here is useful information from real streaming and video editing tests or different benchmarks. A thorough review of all the specifications, to make it easier to understand, is summarized in the table.
   From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in special test applications like PCMark 10, 7zip, DaVinci Resolve Studio, WPrime, VeraCrypt, Handbrake, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), MATLAB, Furmark, PassMark, SuperPi, Blender, Blender, RealBench, 3DMark, GeekBench 6, 5.2, Prime95, UserBenchmark, AIDA64, Dolphin Emulator, Gears 5.
   And how good the CPUs are in games:

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

After looking at the data of parallel benchmarks and videos, you already be able to know which processor is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i9-12900HK 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 i9-12900HK

66%

The number of this parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i9-12900HK is 9% better than Core i7-12800H. 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 i9-12900HK

57%

For the maximum in this test, the results of the most powerful processor in the site database are taken. And it is clear that 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 little game result, 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: Half-Life: Alyx, Monster Hunter World, Battlefield V, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Hitman 3, Control, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Horizon Zero Dawn, League of Legends (LOL), DOTA 2A, Metro Exodus, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Ghostrunner, Forza Horizon 4, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, NBA 2K20.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	101.0	100.7
Valorant	114.7	114.4
Cyberpunk 2077	64.2	64.1
Apex Legends	107.8	107.5
Call of Duty Warzone	86.0	85.8
Overwatch	92.9	92.7
Red Dead Redemption 2	79.2	78.9
DOOM Eternal	57.4	57.2
Warzone	89.5	89.2
Assassin's Creed	96.4	96.1
Valheim	95.2	94.9

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 i7-12800H

132%

Core i9-12900HK

141%

To make a final resolution on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. The newer the processor generation, the better its performance in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i9-12900HK is more energy efficient than the Core i7-12800H since it has less power consumption: 45W vs. 45W. Power consumption is especially important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, you need to know its TDP. It is necessary to calculate so that the TDP data specified in the cooler specification is 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 i7-12800H	Intel Core i9-12900HK
Cinbench 15 Single-core	463	479
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	3376	5047
Cinbench 20 Single-core	1106	800
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	7663	11221
Cinbench 23 Single-core	2589	2838
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	25265	32291

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

	Intel Core i7-12800H	Intel Core i9-12900HK
Single-Core	6061	7395
Multi-Core	35372	55205

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

	Intel Core i7-12800H	Intel Core i9-12900HK
Single-Core	1793	1916
Multi-Core	12699	12420

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the most helpful will be the the possibility of overclocking it and release date of the processor. The newer the processor, the longer it will last you. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system in the future. The same benefits from the presence of overclocking. When the processor can be overclocked, thereby increasing its performance, then it will still be able to produce maximum FPS even in the newest games. The savings are obvious! It turns out that you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer.

	Intel Core i7-12800H	Intel Core i9-12900HK
Announcement date	January 07, 2022	January 07, 2022
Type	Laptop	Laptop
Socket	FCBGA1744	FCBGA1744
Core name	Alder Lake	Alder Lake
Architecture	x86	x86
Generation	12	12
Turbo Frequency	4.8 MHz	5 MHz
Frequency	3.7 MHz	3.8 MHz
Cores	14	14
Threads	20	20
Bus rate	8 GT/s	16 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	7 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	10200 millions	12400 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	45 W	45 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 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		6400
Memory bandwidth	51.2 GB/s	108 GB/s
L1 cache		2 MB
L2 cache		8 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 i9-12900HK is 2% better than Core i7-12800H in terms of CPU frequency. 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: 15
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i9-12900HK is better: 14
However, it should be understood that all the number in the text above do not mean that taking them into account you should completely trust a simple comparison of these figures. Be sure to watch the video tests and read the reviews of real owners of Intel Core i7-12800H and Intel Core i9-12900HK before making a choice 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 i9-12900HK - all data

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

• Intel Core i9-12900HK specs and review.