The Core i9-12900 is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-12500H. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-12900
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 16 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-12500H
- Consumes up to 31% less energy – 45 vs 65 Watts
Core i9-12900 vs Core i5-12500H
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
229
100%
Min 1% FPS
156
100%
Price, $
$431.95
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.88/FPS
100%
Core i5-12500H
Jan 14th, 2022
Average FPS
220
96%
Min 1% FPS
150
96%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
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Core i9-12900 vs Core i5-12500H in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900 vs Core i5-12500H in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900 vs Core i5-12500H 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
96%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-12500H
Jan 14th, 2022
Cores
12-core
75%
L3 Cache
18 MB
60%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
88%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-12500H |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 14th, 2022 |
| $519.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Laptop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel BGA 1744 |
| Alder Lake-S | Codename | Alder Lake-H |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 45 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 12 |
24 | Threads | 16 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.5 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.5 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 18 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Iris Xe 80EU |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
