The Core i9-12900 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-8300H. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-12900
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-8300H
- Consumes up to 31% less energy – 45 vs 65 Watts
Core i9-12900 vs Core i5-8300H for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, £
£258.83
100%
Value, £/FPS
£1.23/FPS
100%
Core i5-8300H
Apr 2nd, 2018
Average FPS
183
87%
Min 1% FPS
122
88%
Price, £
Out of Stock
Value, £/FPS
Not Available
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Core i9-12900 vs Core i5-8300H in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900 vs Core i5-8300H in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900 vs Core i5-8300H in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-8300H
Apr 2nd, 2018
Cores
4-core
25%
L3 Cache
12 MB
40%
Base Frequency
2.3 GHz
96%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
78%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-8300H |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Apr 2nd, 2018 |
| $519.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Mobile |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel BGA 1440 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 45 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
2.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.3 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
