Intel Core i9-13980HX vs Intel Core i9-12900F

Processor comparisons 29-01-2023

   Perhaps you can't decide which processor to buy, you can make a decision by looking at the Intel Core i9-13980HX vs Intel Core i9-12900F tests and see which is better for games or simple use for streaming, rendering, machine learning, programming, video editing. Here you can find useful information from several benchmarks or real streaming and video editing tests. A thorough analysis of all the technical characteristics, so that it can be easier to read, is summarized in the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in synthetic type tests such as Handbrake, DaVinci Resolve Studio, PCMark 10, Furmark, Gears 5, 7zip, Blender, Blender, VeraCrypt, AIDA64, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, GeekBench 6, 5.2, RealBench, UserBenchmark, Prime95, Dolphin Emulator, SuperPi, WPrime, MATLAB, PassMark, 3DMark, Cinebench 23 (20, 15).
   And how good the processors are in games:

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

After looking at the data of joint benchmarks and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which processor is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i9-12900F or Intel Core i9-13980HX.

Summary benchmark results

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

Core i9-13980HX

67%

Core i9-12900F

65%

The number of this parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i9-13980HX is 2% better than Core i9-12900F. The data source is several popular tests. More detailed information of the benchmarks is below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i9-13980HX

63%

Core i9-12900F

59%

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 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: Control, Horizon Zero Dawn, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Battlefield V, DOTA 2A, League of Legends (LOL), PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Metro Exodus, Hitman 3, Half-Life: Alyx, NBA 2K20, Ghostrunner, Monster Hunter World, Forza Horizon 4.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	111.3	104.5
Valorant	126.5	118.8
Cyberpunk 2077	70.8	66.5
Apex Legends	118.9	111.6
Call of Duty Warzone	94.8	89.1
Overwatch	102.4	96.2
Red Dead Redemption 2	87.3	81.9
DOOM Eternal	63.2	59.4
Warzone	98.6	92.6
Assassin's Creed	106.2	99.8
Valheim	105.0	98.6

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: 2K, FullHD or 4K. Therefore, 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 i9-13980HX

135%

Core i9-12900F

97%

To make a finishing choice 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 i9-13980HX is more energy efficient than the Core i9-12900F as it consumes less power: 55W vs. 65W. Power consumption is particularly important for laptops. And TDP should be taken into account when choosing a processor cooling system. 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

If you want to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for video rendering or video editing, programming, streaming, machine learning, then first of all you need to pay attention to the performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the CPU turns on all cores and threads that it has to the maximum to achieve maximum efficiency. You will learn this data from the benchmark tables below. Before using the data from these tests, be sure to check whether the software 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 benefit 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 i9-13980HX	Intel Core i9-12900F
Cinbench 15 Single-core	495	449
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	5225	4734
Cinbench 20 Single-core	822	750
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	11663	10524
Cinbench 23 Single-core	2902	2661
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	33649	30285

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

	Intel Core i9-13980HX	Intel Core i9-12900F
Single-Core	2422	6936
Multi-Core	58763	51775

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

	Intel Core i9-13980HX	Intel Core i9-12900F
Single-Core	2235	1904
Multi-Core	22830	16188

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 i9-13980HX	Intel Core i9-12900F
Announcement date	January 25, 2023	July 21, 2021
Type	Laptop	Desktop
Socket	FCBGA1964	FCLGA1700
Core name	Raptor Lake	Alder Lake
Architecture	x86	x86
Generation	13	12
Turbo Frequency	5.6 MHz	5.1 MHz
Frequency	4 MHz	3.8 MHz
Cores	24	16
Threads	32	24
Bus rate	16 GT/s	16 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	7 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	14200 millions	12600 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	55 W	65 W
Memory type	Up to DDR5 5600 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s	Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s
Max. Memory	128 Gb	128 Gb
Memory Frequency	6500	6400
Memory bandwidth	89.6 GB/s	76.8 GB/s
L1 cache	2 MB	2 MB
L2 cache	8 MB	12 MB
L3 cache	36 MB	30 MB
Overclocking	No	No
Supports ECC	Yes	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 i9-13980HX is 5% better than Core i9-12900F in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Core i9-13980HX has 8 more core than Core i9-12900F. 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 i9-13980HX is better: 33
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i9-12900F is better: 1
However, it should be realized that all the data in the table above do not mean that taking them into account you should entirely trust a simple comparison of these numbers. Better to watch the video tests and read the reviews of of people who bought Intel Core i9-13980HX and Intel Core i9-12900F before making a decision which CPU to buy for gaming and which not.

Intel Core i9-13980HX - all data

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

• Intel Core i9-13980HX specs and review.

Intel Core i9-12900F - all data

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

• Intel Core i9-12900F specs and review.