Core i9-12900H vs Ryzen 7 7840HS
These two are practically equal for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: practically equal (55 vs 56).
- Cores: Core i9-12900H has 14 vs 8.
- Power (TDP): Core i9-12900H 45 W, Ryzen 7 7840HS 35 W; the Ryzen 7 7840HS delivers 31% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Ryzen 7 7840HS is 1 year newer (2023 vs 2022).
- Platform: different sockets (FCBGA1744 vs FP7), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i9-12900H | Ryzen 7 7840HS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 55 | 56 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 12th Gen H | AMD Ryzen 7040 Mobile |
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Cores | 14 | 8 |
| Threads | 20 | 16 |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 45 W | 35 W |
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | FP7 |