Core i9-12900T

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i9-12900T

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

6,615 Rank: 103
Rank Name Score Visual
99 Ryzen AI 9 365 6,645
+0.5%
100 Xeon w7-3455 6,640
+0.4%
101 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX 6,617
+0%
102 EPYC 7702 6,615
+0%
103 Core i9-12900T 6,615
104 Core i9-9960X 6,612
+-0%
105 Ryzen 9 5900X 6,612
+-0%
106 Ryzen 9 3900X 6,609
-0.1%
107 Core Ultra 7 268V 6,608
-0.1%
108 EPYC 7642 6,599
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

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

6,281 Rank: 191
Rank Name Score Visual
187 Core Ultra 5 225H 6,296
+0.2%
188 Xeon w5-2445 6,291
+0.2%
189 Xeon E5-2699A v4 6,290
+0.1%
190 Core i9-13900E 6,283
+0%
191 Core i9-12900T 6,281
192 Xeon Gold 6254 6,280
+-0%
193 Ryzen 9 8945HS 6,277
-0.1%
194 Xeon Gold 6130T 6,275
-0.1%
195 Ryzen 5 7500F 6,272
-0.1%
196 Xeon Gold 6252 6,271
-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

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

6,838 Rank: 74
Rank Name Score Visual
70 Ryzen 7 8700G 6,941
+1.5%
71 Ryzen 7 7800X3D 6,929
+1.3%
72 Ryzen 7 8700F 6,914
+1.1%
73 Ryzen 7 7745HX 6,890
+0.8%
74 Core i9-12900T 6,838
75 Ryzen 5 7600 6,827
-0.2%
76 Ryzen AI 9 365 6,799
-0.6%
77 Ryzen 5 7500F 6,797
-0.6%
78 Ryzen 9 5900X 6,790
-0.7%
79 Core Ultra 9 185H 6,778
-0.9%

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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 i9-12900T based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,562 Rank: 166
Rank Name Score Visual
162 Core i5-13500 5,569
+0.1%
163 Xeon W-3245M 5,567
+0.1%
164 Ryzen 5 7600X 5,564
+0%
165 Ryzen 7 5700X3D 5,562
+0%
166 Core i9-12900T 5,562
167 Core i9-9990XE 5,549
-0.2%
168 Xeon W-3245 5,544
-0.3%
169 Core Ultra 9 185H 5,543
-0.3%
170 Xeon Gold 6252 5,532
-0.5%
171 EPYC 7401P 5,531
-0.6%

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Data Processing

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

5,506 Rank: 201
Rank Name Score Visual
197 Xeon Gold 6242 5,519
+0.2%
198 Ryzen 7 5800XT 5,518
+0.2%
199 Xeon Gold 6142 5,511
+0.1%
200 Core Ultra 9 185H 5,507
+0%
201 Core i9-12900T 5,506
202 Ryzen 7 5800X 5,503
-0.1%
203 Core i9-10920X 5,501
-0.1%
204 Xeon Gold 6138 5,498
-0.1%
205 Core Ultra 7 255H 5,496
-0.2%
206 Xeon W-3235 5,490
-0.3%

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Physics & Compute

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

5,402 Rank: 213
Rank Name Score Visual
209 Ryzen 7 7840HS 5,408
+0.1%
210 Xeon Gold 6136 5,407
+0.1%
211 Xeon E5-4669 v4 5,405
+0.1%
212 Core i9-10900X 5,405
+0.1%
213 Core i9-12900T 5,402
214 Ryzen 7 8845HS 5,401
+-0%
215 Xeon D-2187NT 5,385
-0.3%
216 Xeon Gold 6334 5,379
-0.4%
217 Core i9-13900H 5,375
-0.5%
218 Ryzen 7 5800XT 5,374
-0.5%

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Core i9-12900T Details

Ranked #74 in single-core performance with a score of 6838, the Intel Core i9-12900T delivers a strong showing in lightweight workloads despite its low-power design. This processor, launched in early 2022, is part of Intel's Alder Lake-S lineup and is built on a 10 nm process, featuring a hybrid architecture with 16 cores—8 performance cores and 8 efficiency cores—supporting simultaneous multithreading for a total of 24 threads. With a base clock of 1.4 GHz and a turbo frequency reaching up to 4.9 GHz, it offers impressive clock speeds for a 35 W TDP processor, making it one of the most efficient high-performance desktop CPUs available. Its low power consumption and compact thermal profile make it ideal for small form factor systems and energy-conscious builds.

The Core i9-12900T is equipped with a substantial cache hierarchy, including 0.076 MiB of L1 cache, 1.192 MiB of L2 cache, and a large 28.61 MiB L3 cache, which helps maintain high memory bandwidth and reduce latency during intensive tasks. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory via a dual-channel interface and communicates with peripherals through PCIe Gen 5, offering 20 lanes directly from the CPU. The processor is designed for Socket 1700 and is compatible with Z690, H670, B660, and H610 chipsets, providing broad motherboard support for high-end desktop platforms.

Integrated into the i9-12900T is Intel's UHD Graphics 770, which features 32 execution units and can reach a maximum frequency of 1.45 GHz. It supports up to three display outputs, making it suitable for basic multimedia and office use without a discrete GPU. The processor also includes a range of advanced instruction sets such as AVX, AVX2, and BMI1/BMI2, enhancing performance in scientific computing, media encoding, and data processing. Virtualization technologies like VT-x and VT-d, along with Intel's Secure Key and SHA-NI extensions, further bolster its capabilities for security and enterprise environments.

In multicore performance, the i9-12900T scores 6281, placing it at #191 among 2060 processors, slightly behind the Core i9-13900E and Xeon E5-2699A v4. While it is outpaced by newer high-core-count processors, its single-core performance remains competitive, sitting just behind Ryzen 7 7745HX and Ryzen 7 8700F. This indicates that while the i9-12900T may not dominate in heavily threaded applications, it excels in single-threaded tasks like gaming and productivity software.

As of March 2026, the Core i9-12900T occupies a niche position in the market: a power-efficient, high-frequency CPU that delivers desktop-class performance with minimal thermal output. It is particularly well-suited for compact PCs, HTPCs, and systems where space and power constraints are critical, while still offering the raw power of a top-tier desktop processor. Despite being several generations behind current flagship offerings, its strong single-core performance and integrated graphics make it a compelling option for users prioritizing efficiency and responsiveness.
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Intel Core i9-12900T

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i9-12900T
Cores: 16
Threads: 24
Base Frequency: 1400 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 14x (unlocked)
Core Name: Alder Lake-S
Socket: Socket 1700
Package: FC-LGA16A
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 35 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 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C TBT 2.0 EIST TXT VT-x VT-d SHA TSX
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