Intel Core i9 12900HK (12th Gen) vs. Intel Core i3 12300HE (12th Gen)

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Side by side comparison and review of Intel Core i9 12900HK (12th Gen) and Intel Core i3 12300HE (12th Gen). Compare overall performance, core and thread counts, cache memory, speed, power efficiency, dimensions, socket compatibility and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect CPU. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the processor that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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Intel Core i9 12900HK (12th Gen) vs. Intel Core i3 12300HE (12th Gen) Benchmark Chart
GENERAL Intel Core i9 12900HK (12th Gen) Intel Core i3 12300HE (12th Gen)
Product Type Processor (mobile) Processor
PROCESSOR Intel Core i9 12900HK (12th Gen) Intel Core i3 12300HE (12th Gen)
Type Intel Core i9 12900HK (12th Gen) Intel Core i3 12300HE (12th Gen)
ARCHITECTURE
Processor Qty 1 1
Compatible Processor Socket FCBGA1744 Socket FCBGA1744 Socket
Manufacturing Process 7 nm 10 nm
Thermal Design Power 115 W 115 W
Thermal Specification 100 °C 100 °C
PCI Express Revision 4.0 4.0/5.0
PCI Express Configurations - 1x16+4, 2x8+4
PCI Express Lanes Qty 28 20
Architecture Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Virtualization Technology, streaming SIMD extensions 4.1, streaming SIMD extensions 4.2, Intel Flex Memory Access, Intel AES New Instructions (AES-NI), Thermal Monitoring Technologies, Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d), Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT), Intel Secure Key, Intel Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2.0), Intel OS Guard, Intel Speed Shift Technology, Mode-based Execute Control (MBE), Intel Volume Management Device (VMD), Intel Boot Guard, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost), Intel Image Processing Unit 6.0, Intel Smart Sound Technology, Intel Wake on Voice, Intel High Definition Audio, Intel Adaptix Technology, Intel Control-Flow Enforcement Technology, Intel Gaussian and Neural Accelerator 3.0, Intel Thread Director, Instruction Set 64-bit, MIPI SoundWire 1.2 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel Trusted Execution Technology, streaming SIMD extensions 4.1, streaming SIMD extensions 4.2, Intel AES New Instructions (AES-NI), Thermal Monitoring Technologies, Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d), Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT), Intel Secure Key, Intel Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2.0), Intel OS Guard, Intel Speed Shift Technology, Mode-based Execute Control (MBE), Intel Boot Guard, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost), Intel Image Processing Unit 6.0, Intel Smart Sound Technology, Intel Wake on Voice, Intel High Definition Audio, Intel Control-Flow Enforcement Technology, Intel Gaussian and Neural Accelerator 3.0, Intel Thread Director, Instruction Set 64-bit, MIPI SoundWire 1.2
PERFORMANCE
Number of Cores 14-core 8-core
Number of Threads 20 threads 12 threads
Clock Speed (Frequency) 2.5 GHz (P-core) / 1.8 GHz (E-core) 1.9 GHz (P-core) / 1.5 GHz (E-core)
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz (P-core) / 3.8 GHz (E-core) 4.3 GHz (P-core) / 3.3 GHz (E-core)
CACHE MEMORY
Cache 24 MB 12 MB
Cache Memory Details Smart Cache - 24 MB L3 - Smart Cache - 12 MB
L2 - 5 MB
INTEGRATED GRAPHICS (GPU) Intel Core i9 12900HK (12th Gen) Intel Core i3 12300HE (12th Gen)
Type Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Max Dynamic Frequency 1.45 GHz 1.15 GHz
Max Supported Resolution 7680x4320@60Hz (DP), 4096x2304@60Hz (HDMI), 4096x2304@120Hz (eDP) 5120x3200@120Hz (eDP), 7680x4320@60Hz (DP), 4096x2160@60Hz (HDMI)
Features Intel Clear Video HD Technology, Intel Quick Sync Video Intel Clear Video HD Technology, Intel Quick Sync Video, Quad Display Capable
MISCELLANEOUS Intel Core i9 12900HK (12th Gen) Intel Core i3 12300HE (12th Gen)
Service & Support Limited warranty - 3 years -
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