Intel Core i9-12900 | AMD Ryzen 5 3550H | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i9-12900 or AMD Ryzen 5 3550H - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i9-12900 has 16 cores with 24 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.10 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-12900 was released in Q1/2022. The AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.70 GHz. The CPU supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 3550H was released in Q1/2019. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 (86) |
Intel Core i 12000 (34) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 3000H (2) |
12 | Generation | 2 |
Alder Lake S | Architecture | Picasso (Zen+) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i9-11900 | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i9-13900 | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-12900 has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-12900 is 2.40 GHz (5.10 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has 4 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 3550H is at 2.10 GHz (3.70 GHz). |
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Intel Core i9-12900 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 3550H |
16 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.40 GHz (5.10 GHz) 8x Golden Cove |
A-Core | 2.10 GHz (3.70 GHz) |
1.80 GHz (3.80 GHz) 8x Gracemont |
B-Core | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core i9-12900 or AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 770 | GPU | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Raven Ridge) |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.40 GHz |
1.55 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
11 | GPU Generation | 8 |
10 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
32 | Compute units | 8 |
256 | Shader | 512 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 770 | GPU | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Raven Ridge) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i9-12900 can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 5 3550H supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 38.4 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i9-12900 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 3550H |
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR4-2400 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
14.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
30.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 12 |
78.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 11.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i9-12900 is 65 W, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has a TDP of 35 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i9-12900 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 3550H |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 35 W |
202 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 12 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 105 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-12900 is manufactured in 10 nm and has 44.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 5 3550H is manufactured in 12 nm and has a 4.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i9-12900 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 3550H |
10 nm | Technology | 12 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
LGA 1700 | Socket | FP5 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q1/2019 |
489 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i9-12900
16C 24T @ 5.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900
16C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900
16C 24T @ 5.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900
16C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900
16C 24T @ 5.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900
16C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.55 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Raven Ridge) @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900
16C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900
16C 24T @ 5.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900
16C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900
16C 24T @ 5.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900
16C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900
16C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900
16C 24T @ 5.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900
16C 24T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
4C 8T @ 2.10 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-12900 | AMD Ryzen 5 3550H |
Unknown | Acer Swift 3 HP 14-dk0002ng HP 17-CA1105NG Lenovo IdeaPad C340 |