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CPU Comparison
intel

Core™ i7-12700H

G-Score 70 Overall Score

14 cores / 20 threads, up to 4.70 GHz

intel

Core™ Ultra X9 Processor 388H

G-Score 69 Overall Score

16 cores / 16 threads, up to 5.10 GHz, AI acceleration

Insight

VERDICT

Recommended Core™ i7-12700H

Sub-totals matter more here than the headline number. Spec sheet: 24 MB L3 cache, 14 / 20, up to 4.7 GHz—Core™ i7-12700H is built for sustained load, not just burst. Narrow the lens to Compute Index before you argue with G-SCORE alone. Match your week against Compute Index up +8%, AI Capability (~8% ahead)—that is the practical test. More speed, more watts: ~9% is the receipt. Happy building—may this save you one wrong click in the cart.

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Signals

Head-to-Head Specs

14 / 20
Cores
16 / 16
4.7 GHz
Clock
5.1 GHz
24 MB
Cache
18 MB
GeeCool Index

Six Index Comparison

Gaming Index

Game performance
Better in this index Intel® Core™ Ultra X9 Processor 388H
80
83
Core™ i7-12700H Core™ Ultra X9 Processor 388H

For gaming-first builds, Gaming Index is a better guide than core count alone.

Content Creation Index

Editing, rendering & streaming
Better in this index Intel® Core™ i7-12700H Processor
71
67
Core™ i7-12700H Core™ Ultra X9 Processor 388H

A higher Content Creation Index generally helps with editing, rendering, streaming, and design workflows.

Compute Index

Compilation & multithreaded workloads
Better in this index Intel® Core™ i7-12700H Processor
69
64
Core™ i7-12700H Core™ Ultra X9 Processor 388H

The higher Compute Index usually wins on compile jobs, VMs, and sustained compute workloads.

AI Capability

On-device AI workloads
Better in this index Intel® Core™ i7-12700H Processor
71
66
Core™ i7-12700H Core™ Ultra X9 Processor 388H

AI Capability combines ISA support, acceleration, and memory factors for on-device AI.

Efficiency Index

Performance per watt
Better in this index Intel® Core™ Ultra X9 Processor 388H
80
87
Core™ i7-12700H Core™ Ultra X9 Processor 388H

The higher Efficiency Index usually means less power and heat for similar performance.

Value Index

Capability vs platform cost
Better in this index Intel® Core™ Ultra X9 Processor 388H
28
29
Core™ i7-12700H Core™ Ultra X9 Processor 388H

On a budget, Value Index helps you spend on capability rather than badge value.

Specs

Key Differences

Spec Core™ i7-12700H Core™ Ultra X9 Processor 388H
硬件类型 CPU CPU
核心 / 线程 14 / 20 16 / 16
最高 Boost 4.7 GHz 5.1 GHz
L3 缓存 24 MB 18 MB
平台 FCBGA1744 FCBGA2540
内存支持 Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s Up to LPDDR5 5200 MT/s Up to LPDDR4x 4267 MT/s Up to LPDDR5X 9600 MT/s
Guide

Buying Choice

Why choose Core™ i7-12700H?

  • 14 cores / 20 threads — higher multithreaded throughput

Why choose Core™ Ultra X9 Processor 388H?

  • Up to 5.10 GHz boost — stronger single-core bursts
  • Efficiency-focused specs for quiet, cool builds
  • 16 cores / 16 threads — higher multithreaded throughput

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