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Core Ultra X9 378H vs Core i7-12700

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Performance score

Core Ultra X9 378H 2026 · 16/16 cores/threads
51.44
Core i7-12700 2022 · 12/20 cores/threads, 65 W
52.02

Core Ultra X9 378H and Core i7-12700 are almost equally fast (under 3% apart) — choose by price, socket and platform.

The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.

Real tests

What the test measures

Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.

CPU rendering (Blender)

faster than 82% of tested · runs: 26

Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.

Overview

Core Ultra X9 378HCore i7-12700
Score (0–100) 51.44 52.02
Ranking position 63 61
Power efficiency (0–100) no data 41.82
Type Laptop Desktop
Manufacturer Intel Intel
Architecture Panther Lake Alder Lake
Release date Q2 2026 Q1 2022

Specifications

Core Ultra X9 378HCore i7-12700
Cores 16 12
Threads 16 20
P + E cores 4 + 12 no data
Boost clock 5 GHz 4.9 GHz
L3 cache 18 MB 25 MB
Process node no data Intel 7
Unlocked multiplier no no
Integrated graphics Intel Arc B390 GPU Intel UHD Graphics 770
NPU (AI accelerator) no no

Compatibility

Core Ultra X9 378HCore i7-12700
Socket no data LGA1700
TDP no data 65 W

Memory and PCI Express

Core Ultra X9 378HCore i7-12700
Memory type no data DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Memory channels no data 2
Max memory no data 128 GB
PCI Express version no data 5.0
PCIe lanes no data 20

Pros and cons

Core Ultra X9 378H

  • 16% faster single core
  • more cores: 16 vs 12
  • newer: released in 2026

Core i7-12700

  • more threads: 20 vs 16
  • bigger L3 cache: 25 MB vs 18 MB

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