Core™ i9-12900TE
G-Score 72 Overall Score
16 cores / 24 threads, up to 4.80 GHz
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Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 386H
G-Score 68 Overall Score
16 cores / 16 threads, up to 4.90 GHz, AI acceleration
VERDICT
Recommended Core™ i9-12900TE
Reality check: only about 5% separates them—Core™ i9-12900TE is a soft default, not a mandate. That said, Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 386H still has a case in Efficiency Index, Value Index—if those matter more, do not let total score override your priorities. Spec sheet: up to 4.8 GHz, 30 MB L3 cache, 16 / 24—Core™ i9-12900TE is built for sustained load, not just burst. If Compute Index is your main lane, Core™ i9-12900TE’s ~16% index lead is the actionable signal. SFF builders: treat ~28% efficiency as a real constraint. Bottom line: treat “Recommended” as sort order—your main app index is still the judge.
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Head-to-Head Specs
16 / 24
Cores
16 / 16
4.8 GHz
Clock
4.9 GHz
30 MB
Cache
18 MB
Six Index Comparison
Gaming Index
Game performanceBetter in this index Intel® Core™ i9-12900TE Processor
84
80
Core™ i9-12900TE Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 386H
For gaming-first builds, Gaming Index is a better guide than core count alone.
Content Creation Index
Editing, rendering & streamingBetter in this index Intel® Core™ i9-12900TE Processor
78
69
Core™ i9-12900TE Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 386H
A higher Content Creation Index generally helps with editing, rendering, streaming, and design workflows.
Compute Index
Compilation & multithreaded workloadsBetter in this index Intel® Core™ i9-12900TE Processor
73
63
Core™ i9-12900TE Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 386H
The higher Compute Index usually wins on compile jobs, VMs, and sustained compute workloads.
AI Capability
On-device AI workloadsBetter in this index Intel® Core™ i9-12900TE Processor
73
67
Core™ i9-12900TE Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 386H
AI Capability combines ISA support, acceleration, and memory factors for on-device AI.
Efficiency Index
Performance per wattBetter in this index Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 386H
67
86
Core™ i9-12900TE Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 386H
The higher Efficiency Index usually means less power and heat for similar performance.
Value Index
Capability vs platform costBetter in this index Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 386H
27
28
Core™ i9-12900TE Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 386H
On a budget, Value Index helps you spend on capability rather than badge value.
Key Differences
Spec Core™ i9-12900TE Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 386H
硬件类型 CPU CPU
核心 / 线程 16 / 24 16 / 16
最高 Boost 4.8 GHz 4.9 GHz
L3 缓存 30 MB 18 MB
平台 FCLGA1700 FCBGA2540
内存支持 Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s Up to LPDDR5X 9600MT/s Up to DDR5 7200 MT/s
Buying Choice
Why choose Core™ i9-12900TE?
- 30.00 MB L3 cache — smoother gaming with fewer hitches
- 16 cores / 24 threads — higher multithreaded throughput
Why choose Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 386H?
- Efficiency-focused specs for quiet, cool builds
- Balanced specs with stronger platform value
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