Core i9-12900

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i9-12900

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i9-12900 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

6,934 Rank: 71
Rank Name Score Visual
67 Ryzen 7 7700 6,960
+0.4%
68 Xeon w7-2495X 6,954
+0.3%
69 Core i9-10980XE 6,949
+0.2%
70 EPYC 7702P 6,937
+0%
71 Core i9-12900 6,934
72 Xeon w9-3475X 6,932
+-0%
73 Core i9-7980XE 6,923
-0.2%
74 Xeon Gold 6442Y 6,913
-0.3%
75 Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 6,897
-0.5%
76 Xeon w7-3465X 6,893
-0.6%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i9-12900 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

6,585 Rank: 144
Rank Name Score Visual
140 Xeon Gold 6346 6,634
+0.7%
141 Core i9-7940X 6,614
+0.4%
142 Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 6,604
+0.3%
143 Xeon Gold 6138T 6,596
+0.2%
144 Core i9-12900 6,585
145 Ryzen 9 3900X 6,572
-0.2%
146 Ryzen 9 5950X 6,571
-0.2%
147 Xeon w5-3425 6,563
-0.3%
148 Xeon Gold 5416S 6,542
-0.7%
149 Xeon Platinum 8168 6,539
-0.7%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i9-12900 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

7,166 Rank: 60
Rank Name Score Visual
56 Ryzen 7 7700X 7,243
+1.1%
57 Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 7,228
+0.9%
58 Core Ultra 5 225H 7,211
+0.6%
59 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX 7,204
+0.5%
60 Core i9-12900 7,166
61 Ryzen 9 7845HX 7,161
-0.1%
62 Core Ultra 7 268V 7,138
-0.4%
63 Ryzen 7 7700 7,130
-0.5%
64 Ryzen 9 5900XT 7,096
-1%
65 Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 7,064
-1.4%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i9-12900 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,766 Rank: 130
Rank Name Score Visual
126 Ryzen 7 9700X 5,826
+1%
127 Core i5-13600K 5,814
+0.8%
128 Core i9-12900F 5,809
+0.7%
129 Xeon Gold 5416S 5,807
+0.7%
130 Core i9-12900 5,766
131 Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 5,758
-0.1%
132 Core Ultra 5 225H 5,749
-0.3%
133 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 5,715
-0.9%
134 Xeon Gold 6254 5,708
-1%
135 Ryzen 7 7700X 5,705
-1.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i9-12900 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,693 Rank: 161
Rank Name Score Visual
157 Xeon Gold 6210U 5,723
+0.5%
158 Xeon W-3245M 5,720
+0.5%
159 Ryzen 7 9700X 5,720
+0.5%
160 Core i9-9990XE 5,715
+0.4%
161 Core i9-12900 5,693
162 Xeon E5-2699A v4 5,692
+-0%
163 Ryzen 7 8700G 5,678
-0.3%
164 Xeon W-2191B 5,669
-0.4%
165 Ryzen Threadripper 1920X 5,669
-0.4%
166 Ryzen 7 7800X3D 5,666
-0.5%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i9-12900 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,507 Rank: 186
Rank Name Score Visual
182 Ryzen 5 7600X 5,523
+0.3%
183 Xeon Gold 6242 5,517
+0.2%
184 EPYC 7351P 5,517
+0.2%
185 Core Ultra 5 225H 5,510
+0.1%
186 Core i9-12900 5,507
187 Xeon Gold 6130T 5,502
-0.1%
188 Xeon w3-2435 5,501
-0.1%
189 Ryzen 9 3900 5,498
-0.2%
190 Xeon Gold 6146 5,496
-0.2%
191 Core i9-9920X 5,493
-0.3%

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Core i9-12900 Details

The Intel Core i9-12900 stands as a high-performance desktop processor from Intel's Alder Lake-S lineup, launched in January 2022. As of March 2026, it remains a relevant contender in the enthusiast market, though it is no longer the latest generation. With a launch price of $519, the Core i9-12900 was positioned as a flagship offering for power users and creators, competing with AMD’s Ryzen 9 series in the high-end desktop segment. It is built on Intel’s 10 nm process and uses the Socket 1700 platform, which supports a range of chipsets including Z690, Z790, and H670, allowing for broad compatibility with modern motherboards.

The processor features a hybrid architecture, combining 8 Performance cores and 8 Efficient cores, totaling 16 cores and 24 threads thanks to Intel's Hyper-Threading technology. This design enables strong multitasking and productivity performance. Base clock speed is 2.4 GHz, with a maximum turbo frequency of 5.1 GHz, allowing it to handle demanding workloads efficiently. The i9-12900 includes a substantial 30 MB L3 cache, split across the cores, along with 0.076 MiB of L1 cache and 1.192 MiB of L2 cache. Memory support spans DDR4 and DDR5, with a dual-channel interface and a maximum rated speed of 4800 MT/s. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides basic GPU capabilities, with a max frequency of 1.45 GHz and support for up to four displays.

In benchmark testing, the Core i9-12900 demonstrates impressive performance across both single-core and multi-core workloads. It achieved a Singlecore Score of 7166, placing it at #60 in the overall single-core rankings, just behind the Ryzen 7 7700X and ahead of the Ryzen 9 7845HX. Its Multicore Score of 6585 ranks it at #144, narrowly outperforming the Ryzen 9 3900X and Ryzen 9 5950X. The overall score of 6934 places it at #71, outpacing many high-end server and workstation CPUs like the Xeon w5-3425 and Xeon Gold 5416S. While not as powerful as the latest Intel Core Ultra or AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D processors, the i9-12900 still holds its own against many competitors from the same generation.

Key features include support for AVX, AVX2, and advanced instruction sets such as BMI1, BMI2, and FMA3, which enhance performance in scientific computing and multimedia applications. ECC memory support and hardware virtualization technologies like VT-x and VT-d make it suitable for professional and enterprise environments. The processor’s 65 W TDP ensures efficient power usage, particularly when compared to earlier high-end Intel designs that often exceeded 150 W. Its unlocked multiplier allows for easy overclocking, appealing to enthusiasts.

In conclusion, the Intel Core i9-12900 remains a powerful and versatile processor for demanding desktop applications, including content creation, software development, and gaming. While newer processors have surpassed it in both single-core and multi-core performance, its combination of high clock speeds, robust core count, and efficient architecture ensures it remains a capable choice for users seeking high performance without the premium cost of the latest flagship models. As of 2026, it continues to serve as a reliable workhorse in both professional and enthusiast builds.
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Intel Core i9-12900

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i9-12900
Cores: 16
Threads: 24
Base Frequency: 2400 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 24x (unlocked)
Core Name: Alder Lake-S
Socket: Socket 1700
Package: FC-LGA16A
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 65 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 77.824 KiB
L2 Cache: 1.192 MiB
L3 Cache: 28.610 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4, DDR5

Physical Specifications

Process: 10 nm
Die Area: 215 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C TBT 2.0 EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d SHA TBMT 3.0
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