i9-13900HX vs i7-12850HX

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-12850HX
2022
16 cores / 24 threads, 55 Watt
20.12
Core i9-13900HX
2023
24 cores / 32 threads, 55 Watt
28.82
+43.2%

Core i9-13900HX outperforms Core i7-12850HX by a considerable 43% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-12850HX and Core i9-13900HX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking290168
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Raptor Lake-HX
Power efficiency33.3647.78
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-HX (2022)Raptor Lake-HX (2023)
Release date10 May 2022 (2 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$668

Detailed specifications

Core i7-12850HX and Core i9-13900HX 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads2432
Base clock speed2.1 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz5.4 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache25 MB (shared)36 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size215 mm2257 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 i7-12850HX and Core i9-13900HX 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
SocketFCBGA1964FCBGA1964
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-12850HX and Core i9-13900HX. 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++
FMA++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i7-12850HX and Core i9-13900HX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-12850HX and Core i9-13900HX are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-12850HX and Core i9-13900HX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/s89.6 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel® ProcessorsIntel® UHD Graphics for 13th Gen Intel® Processors
Quick Sync Video++
Graphics max frequency1.45 GHz1.65 GHz
Execution Units3232

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-12850HX and Core i9-13900HX integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-12850HX and Core i9-13900HX integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hz4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-12850HX and Core i9-13900HX integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.112.1
OpenGL4.64.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-12850HX and Core i9-13900HX.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes2020

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.

i7-12850HX 20.12
i9-13900HX 28.82
+43.2%

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.

i7-12850HX 30785
i9-13900HX 44112
+43.3%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

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

i7-12850HX 2679
i9-13900HX 4487
+67.5%

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.

i7-12850HX 261
i9-13900HX 295
+13.2%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i7-12850HX 12302
i9-13900HX 19982
+62.4%

Blender(-)

i7-12850HX 193
+69.3%
i9-13900HX 114

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

i7-12850HX 1782
i9-13900HX 2036
+14.3%

7-Zip Single

i7-12850HX 5762
i9-13900HX 6893
+19.6%

7-Zip

i7-12850HX 61679
i9-13900HX 114430
+85.5%

WebXPRT 3

i7-12850HX 285
i9-13900HX 322
+13.2%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 20.12 28.82
Recency 10 May 2022 4 January 2023
Physical cores 16 24
Threads 24 32

i9-13900HX has a 43.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 months, and 50% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads.

The Core i9-13900HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-12850HX in performance tests.


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