i9-12900HK vs Xeon W-3335

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon W-3335
2021
16 cores / 32 threads, 250 Watt
24.83
+43.6%
Core i9-12900HK
2022
14 cores / 20 threads, 45 Watt
17.29

Xeon W-3335 outperforms Core i9-12900HK by a considerable 44% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W-3335 and Core i9-12900HK processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking199366
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Alder Lake-P
Power efficiency9.3636.21
Architecture codenameIce Lake-W (2021)Alder Lake-H (2022)
Release date29 July 2021 (3 years ago)4 January 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon W-3335 and Core i9-12900HK 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)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads3220
Base clock speed3.4 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz5 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data217 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)78 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W-3335 and Core i9-12900HK 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 configuration21
SocketFCLGA4189FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)250 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W-3335 and Core i9-12900HK. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-+
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Xeon W-3335 and Core i9-12900HK technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
SGX-no data
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon W-3335 and Core i9-12900HK are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon W-3335 and Core i9-12900HK. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size4 TB64 GB
Max memory channels82
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligible
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.45 GHz
Execution Unitsno data96

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon W-3335 and Core i9-12900HK integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon W-3335 and Core i9-12900HK integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon W-3335 and Core i9-12900HK integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon W-3335 and Core i9-12900HK.

PCIe version44.0
PCI Express lanes6420

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.

Xeon W-3335 24.83
+43.6%
i9-12900HK 17.29

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.

Xeon W-3335 39293
+43.6%
i9-12900HK 27369

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 24.83 17.29
Recency 29 July 2021 4 January 2022
Physical cores 16 14
Threads 32 20
Power consumption (TDP) 250 Watt 45 Watt

Xeon W-3335 has a 43.6% higher aggregate performance score, and 14.3% more physical cores and 60% more threads.

i9-12900HK, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 5 months, and 455.6% lower power consumption.

The Xeon W-3335 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-12900HK in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon W-3335 is a server/workstation processor while Core i9-12900HK is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon W-3335 and Core i9-12900HK, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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