i9-12900 vs i5-4302Y

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-4302Y
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 11 Watt
0.95
Core i9-12900
2022
16 cores / 24 threads, 65 Watt
21.53
+2166%

Core i9-12900 outperforms Core i5-4302Y by a whopping 2166% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-4302Y and Core i9-12900 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2513250
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data35.09
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Power efficiency7.8131.33
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Alder Lake-S (2022)
Release date1 September 2013 (11 years ago)4 January 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$281$489

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-4302Y and Core i9-12900 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads424
Base clock speed1.6 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed2.3 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache128 KB80K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB30 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data215 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-4302Y and Core i9-12900 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1168FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)11.5 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-4302Y and Core i9-12900. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP++
Smart Response+no data
GPIO+no data
Smart Connect+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
FDI-no data
AMT9.5no data
Matrix Storage-no data
HD Audio+no data
RST+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i5-4302Y and Core i9-12900 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+-
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-4302Y and Core i9-12900 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-4302Y and Core i9-12900. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size16 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s76.8 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 4200Intel UHD Graphics 770
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency850 MHz1.55 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-4302Y and Core i9-12900 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-4302Y and Core i9-12900 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.42560x1600@60Hz4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort2560x1600@60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-4302Y and Core i9-12900 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/1212
OpenGL4.34.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-4302Y and Core i9-12900.

PCIe version2.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes1220
PCI support-no data
USB revision3.0no data
Total number of SATA ports4no data
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Ports4no data
Integrated IDE-no data
Number of USB ports4no data
Integrated LAN-no data
UART+no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-4302Y 0.95
i9-12900 21.53
+2166%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-4302Y 1516
i9-12900 34206
+2156%

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

i5-4302Y 3310
i9-12900 8949
+170%

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

i5-4302Y 6448
i9-12900 68729
+966%

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 11.5 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R11.5 which uses all the processor threads. A maximum of 64 threads is supported in this version.

i5-4302Y 2
i9-12900 39
+1868%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

i5-4302Y 185
i9-12900 3299
+1683%

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

i5-4302Y 65
i9-12900 262
+303%

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R11.5 is an old benchmark by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version loads a single thread with ray tracing to render a glossy room full of crystal spheres and light sources.

i5-4302Y 0.95
i9-12900 3.16
+233%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.95 21.53
Integrated graphics card 0.99 6.16
Recency 1 September 2013 4 January 2022
Physical cores 2 16
Threads 4 24
Power consumption (TDP) 11 Watt 65 Watt

i5-4302Y has 490.9% lower power consumption.

i9-12900, on the other hand, has a 2166.3% higher aggregate performance score, 522.2% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 8 years, and 700% more physical cores and 500% more threads.

The Core i9-12900 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-4302Y in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-4302Y is a notebook processor while Core i9-12900 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-4302Y and Core i9-12900, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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