M2 Max vs Core i9-12900H: which is better
Apple M2 Max (laptop, 2023) against Intel Core i9-12900H (laptop, 2022): benchmarks, games, specs and current prices.
Key differences
- M2 Max is 1% faster in multi-threaded work (PassMark 26,845 vs 26,527).
- M2 Max is 14% faster per core.
| M2 Max | Core i9-12900H | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.2 | 36.8 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 26,845 | 26,527 |
| Single-thread rating | 4,134 | 3,634 |
| US price | Mac computers only | laptops only |
| Cores | 12 (8P + 4E) | 14 (6P + 8E) |
| Threads | 12 | 20 |
| Base clock | no data | 2.5 GHz |
| Max boost | 3.7 GHz | 5.0 GHz |
| L3 cache | none | 24 MB |
| TDP | no data | 45 W |
| Max power | no data | 115 W |
| Memory | LPDDR5 (on package) | DDR5 / DDR4 |
| Memory speed | 6400 MT/s | 4800 MT/s |
| PCI Express | no data | PCIe 4.0 |
| Socket | BGA (soldered) | BGA (soldered) |
| Process | 5 nm (TSMC N5) | 10 nm (Intel 7) |
| Architecture | Apple M2 | Alder Lake |
| Series | M2 | 12th Gen Core (laptops) |
| Release year | 2023 | 2022 |
| Integrated graphics | Apple GPU (38 cores) | Iris Xe |