Microsoft XBox Series X | Intel Core i9-12900HK | |
CPU comparisonMicrosoft XBox Series X or Intel Core i9-12900HK - 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 Microsoft XBox Series X has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.80 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Microsoft XBox Series X was released in Q3/2020. The Intel Core i9-12900HK has 14 cores with 20 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-12900HK was released in Q1/2022. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 (68) | Family | Intel Core i9 (78) |
AMD Ryzen 4000G (22) | CPU group | Intel Core i 12000H (23) |
3 | Generation | 12 |
Renoir (Zen 2) | Architecture | Alder Lake H |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Intel Core i9-13900HK |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Microsoft XBox Series X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Microsoft XBox Series X is 3.20 GHz (3.80 GHz) while the Intel Core i9-12900HK has 14 CPU cores and 20 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-12900HK is at 2.50 GHz (5.00 GHz). |
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Microsoft XBox Series X | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-12900HK |
8 | Cores | 14 |
16 | Threads | 20 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.20 GHz (3.80 GHz) 8x Zen 2 |
A-Core | 2.50 GHz (5.00 GHz) 6x Golden Cove |
-- | B-Core | 1.80 GHz (3.80 GHz) 8x Gracemont |
Internal GraphicsThe Microsoft XBox Series X or Intel Core i9-12900HK 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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AMD Custom Radeon Graphics (XBox Series X) | GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) |
1.83 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.40 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.45 GHz |
1 | GPU Generation | 13 |
7 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 4 |
52 | Compute units | 96 |
3328 | Shader | 768 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
10 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12.1 |
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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AMD Custom Radeon Graphics (XBox Series X) | GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) |
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 |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Microsoft XBox Series X can use up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 560.0 GB/s. The Intel Core i9-12900HK supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 83.2 GB/s. |
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Microsoft XBox Series X | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-12900HK |
GDDR6 | Memory | LPDDR5-5200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
560.0 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 11.50 MB |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 24.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
12 | PCIe lanes | 28 |
23.6 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 55.1 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Microsoft XBox Series X is 65 W, while the Intel Core i9-12900HK has a TDP of 45 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Microsoft XBox Series X | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-12900HK |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 45 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 115 W |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Microsoft XBox Series X is manufactured in 7 nm and has 8.00 MB cache. The Intel Core i9-12900HK is manufactured in 10 nm and has a 35.50 MB cache. |
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Microsoft XBox Series X | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-12900HK |
7 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ |
BGA | Socket | BGA 1744 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q3/2020 | Release date | Q1/2022 |
-- | Release price | 635 $ |
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Microsoft XBox Series X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series X
8C 16T @ 3.66 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 3.80 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series X
8C 16T @ 3.66 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 3.80 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series X
8C 16T @ 3.66 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 3.80 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series X
AMD Custom Radeon Graphics (XBox Series X) @ 1.83 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) @ 1.45 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series X
8C 16T @ 3.66 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 3.80 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series X
8C 16T @ 3.66 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 3.80 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series X
8C 16T @ 3.66 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 3.80 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series X
8C 16T @ 3.66 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 3.80 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
Microsoft XBox Series X
8C 16T @ 3.66 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 3.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Microsoft XBox Series X | Intel Core i9-12900HK |
Unknown | Unknown |