N100 vs i9-12900HK

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-12900HK
2022
14 cores / 20 threads, 45 Watt
17.12
+396%

Core i9-12900HK outperforms N100 by a whopping 396% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-12900HK and N100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking3771556
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Alder Lake-Pno data
Power efficiency35.9854.38
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-H (2022)no data
Release date4 January 2022 (2 years ago)1 January 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i9-12900HK and N100 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Performance-cores6no data
Efficient-cores8no data
Threads204
Base clock speed2.5 GHzno data
Boost clock speed5 GHz3.4 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)no data
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)no data
L3 cache24 MB (shared)6 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size217 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C105 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-12900HK and N100 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
SocketFCBGA1744FCBGA1264
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt6 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-12900HK and N100. 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+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX+-
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
GPIOno data+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i9-12900HK and N100 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-12900HK and N100 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-12900HK and N100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800
Maximum memory size64 GB16 GB
Max memory channels21

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligibleIntel UHD Graphics
Quick Sync Video++
Graphics max frequency1.45 GHz750 MHz
Execution Units9624

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-12900HK and N100 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported43

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-12900HK and N100 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hz4096 x 2160@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz4096 x 2160@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-12900HK and N100 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.112.1
OpenGL4.64.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-12900HK and N100.

PCIe version4.0no data
PCI Express lanes209
USB revisionno data2.0/3.2

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.

i9-12900HK 17.12
+396%
N100 3.45

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.

i9-12900HK 27196
+396%
N100 5478

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 17.12 3.45
Recency 4 January 2022 1 January 2023
Physical cores 14 4
Threads 20 4
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 6 Watt

i9-12900HK has a 396.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 250% more physical cores and 400% more threads.

N100, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 11 months, and 650% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-12900HK is our recommended choice as it beats the N100 in performance tests.


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