Xeon w5-2445 vs i9-12900H

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-12900H
2022
14 cores / 20 threads, 45 Watt
17.53
Xeon w5-2445
2023
10 cores / 20 threads, 175 Watt
20.22
+15.3%

Xeon w5-2445 outperforms Core i9-12900H by a moderate 15% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-12900H and Xeon w5-2445 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking360279
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data61.75
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Alder Lake-Pno data
Power efficiency36.8710.93
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-H (2022)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date4 January 2022 (2 years ago)15 February 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$839

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-12900H and Xeon w5-2445 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 cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads2020
Base clock speed2.5 GHz3.1 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz4.6 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB (shared)26.25 MB
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size217 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-12900H and Xeon w5-2445 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
SocketFCBGA1744FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt175 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-12900H and Xeon w5-2445. 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® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i9-12900H and Xeon w5-2445 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-12900H and Xeon w5-2445 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-12900H and Xeon w5-2445. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size64 GB2 TB
Max memory channels24
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligibleN/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.45 GHzno data
Execution Units96no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-12900H and Xeon w5-2445 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-12900H and Xeon w5-2445 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-12900H and Xeon w5-2445 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-12900H and Xeon w5-2445.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes2064

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.

i9-12900H 17.53
Xeon w5-2445 20.22
+15.3%

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.

i9-12900H 27839
Xeon w5-2445 32126
+15.4%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 17.53 20.22
Recency 4 January 2022 15 February 2023
Physical cores 14 10
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 175 Watt

i9-12900H has 40% more physical cores, and 288.9% lower power consumption.

Xeon w5-2445, on the other hand, has a 15.3% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 1 year.

The Xeon w5-2445 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-12900H in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i9-12900H is a notebook processor while Xeon w5-2445 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-12900H and Xeon w5-2445, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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