CPU Comparison

Core i7-12650HX vs Core i7-12800HX

A side-by-side comparison of specs, performance and value. The Intel Core i7-12650HX is a mid-range entry in the Alder Lake-HX family, launched in May 2022. While it shares the desktop-derived BGA 1964 socket and 55W base TDP of its siblings, it features a reduced core count of 14 cores (6 P-cores and 8 E-cores) and 20 threads. This configuration mirrors the mobile H-series 12800H but places it on the more power-hungry HX platform. Operating at a 2.0 GHz base and boosting up to 4.7 GHz, it provides strong single-core performance for gaming. It includes 24 MB of L3 cache, 20 PCIe 5.0 lanes, and basic Intel UHD Graphics 770. The chip features an unlocked multiplier, though with limited core overclocking headroom, while fully enabling DRAM overclocking. It targets budget-conscious gamers who want desktop-class power delivery and PCIe 5.0 connectivity.