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Intel Core i7 12650H Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£400PassMark benchmark result:21530N. of physical cores:10CPU boost clock speed:4.7 GHzCPU socket:FCBGA1744TDP (Thermal design power):45 W

Intel Core i7 12650H Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

7.5

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 79% of models
Score components

90%

7.5

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–²Better than 79% of processors
7.5

Technical score

Technical score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.
When it matters
When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 80% of models
Score components

60%

7.5

Performance

18%

7.7

Cache & Architecture

10%

7.4

Memory & PCIe

7%

6.8

Power & Thermal

4%

8.1

Platform

1%

8.4

Integrated Graphics

â–²Better than 80% of processors
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters
When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £400

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Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i7 12650H

Technical score
Technical score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.
When it matters
When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 80% of models
Score components:

60%

7.5

Performance

18%

7.7

Cache & Architecture

10%

7.4

Memory & PCIe

7%

6.8

Power & Thermal

4%

8.1

Platform

1%

8.4

Integrated Graphics

7.5
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters
When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Intel Core i7 12650H has a popularity score of 1 point, which is higher than that of 0% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components:

60%

7.5

Overall score

40%

8.4

Price

7.8
Brand name
Intel
Processor type
mobile
Processor type
mobile
â–¼ Worse than 44% of models
This processor belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
CPU socket
FCBGA1744
CPU socket
FCBGA1744
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
This processor uses the FCBGA1744 CPU socket, which is older than that of 71.8% of processors and equal to that of 5% of processors.
Chipset
HM670, WM690
Chipset
HM670, WM690
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
This processor supports HM670, WM690 chipsets, which is narrower compatibility than 63.4% of processors and equal to that of 0.5% of processors.
CPU architecture
x86-64
CPU architecture
x86-64
â–² Better than 2% of models
This processor uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
10
N. of physical cores
10
â–² Better than 77% of models
Market range: <2 – >12
This processor has 10 CPU cores, which is more than 77.1% of processors and equal to 4.3% of processors.
CPU threads
16
CPU threads
16
â–² Better than 71% of models
Market range: <4 – >24
This processor offers 16 CPU threads, which is more than 71% of processors and equal to 14% of processors.
Threads per core
?
CPU boost clock speed
4.7 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
4.7 GHz
â–² Better than 67% of models
Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
This processor reaches a boost clock of 4.7 GHz which is higher than that of 67.1% of processors and equal to that of 3.7% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
6x 2.3 GHz & 4x 1.7 GHz
CPU base clock speed
6x 2.3 GHz & 4x 1.7 GHz
â–² Better than 67% of models
This processor has a base clock of 6x2.3 GHz & 4x1.7 GHz which is higher than that of 67.1% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
10 nm
Semiconductor size
10 nm
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
This processor uses a 10 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 52.4% of processors and equal to that of 19.1% of processors.
Foundry
Intel 7
Foundry
Intel 7
â–² Better than 66% of models
This processor is built on the Intel 7 foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 66.2% of processors and equal to that of 14.9% of processors.
L3 cache
24 MB
L3 cache
24 MB
â–² Better than 82% of models
Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
This processor has an L3 cache of 24 MB which is larger than that of 81.5% of processors and equal to that of 5.8% of processors.
L2 cache
9.5 MB
L2 cache
9.5 MB
â–² Better than 79% of models
Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
This processor has an L2 cache of 9.5 MB which is larger than that of 78.9% of processors and equal to that of 1.5% of processors.
L1 cache
864 KB
L1 cache
864 KB
â–² Better than 82% of models
Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
This processor has an L1 cache of 864 KB which is larger than that of 81.9% of processors and equal to that of 0.6% of processors.
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DDR memory version
DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5
DDR memory version
DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5
★ Better than 96% of models
This processor supports DDR DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5, which is newer than that of 95.7% of processors and equal to that of 1.5% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
5,200 MHz
Maximum memory speed
5,200 MHz
â–² Better than 72% of models
Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
This processor supports memory speeds up to 5,200 MHz, which is higher than that of 72.3% of processors and equal to 6.9% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
LPDDR5-5200 MHz
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
LPDDR5-5200 MHz
â–² Better than 70% of models
This processor supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR5-5200 MHz, which is higher than that of 70.2% of processors and equal to 2% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
N/A
Maximum memory capacity
64 GB
Maximum memory capacity
64 GB
â–¼ Worse than 44% of models
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This processor supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is more than 28.4% of processors and equal to 27.5% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
yes
Integrated graphics
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This processor includes integrated graphics. 12.4% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
Intel UHD Graphics 64EU
Integrated GPU model
Intel UHD Graphics 64EU
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
This processor uses the Intel UHD Graphics 64EU integrated GPU, which is less advanced than that in 60.5% of processors and equal to that in 0.7% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
64
Integrated GPU execution units
64
â–² Better than 87% of models
Market range: <6 – >64
This processor has 64 GPU execution units, which is more than 87.4% of processors and equal to 3.5% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
300 MHz
Integrated GPU base frequency
300 MHz
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Market range: <300 MHz – >800 MHz
This processor has an integrated GPU clock of 300 MHz which is lower than that of 58.1% of processors and equal to that of 37.9% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), MPEG-2 (HW decode), JPEG (HW dec
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TDP (Thermal design power)
45 W
TDP (Thermal design power)
45 W
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a TDP of 45 W which is lower than that of 40.1% of processors and equal to that of 11.4% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
45 W
Base power (PL1)
45 W
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a base power of 45 W which is lower than that of 39.9% of processors and equal to that of 11.5% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
115 W
Boost power (PL2)
115 W
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Market range: <25 W – >150 W
This processor has a boost power of 115 W which is higher than that of 71.3% of processors and equal to that of 7.3% of processors.
Tau (power duration limit)
28 seconds
Tau (power duration limit)
28 seconds
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
Market range: <8 seconds – >28 seconds
This processor has a turbo duration of 28 seconds which is longer than that of 3.4% of processors and equal to that of 86.1% of processors.
Configurable TDP
yes
Configurable TDP
yes
â–² Better than 47% of models
This processor supports configurable TDP. 47.3% of processors support configurable TDP.
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Intel Core i7 12650H vs the average processor

246810TotalPlatformPerformanceCache & ArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated GraphicsPower & Thermal
  • 2.1x higher multi-core score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    10,159
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <763 – >14k
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (10,159 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    10,159 vs 4,829
  • 2.04x higher PassMark score
    PassMark benchmark result
    21,530
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
    This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (21,530 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    21,530 vs 10,572.5
  • 62.1% higher single-core score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    2,384
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <561 – >2.7k
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,384 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    2,384 vs 1,471
  • 12 more PCIe lanes
    PCIe lane count
    28
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <10 – >30
    This processor has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (28 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    28 vs 16
  • 4 more CPU cores
    N. of physical cores
    10
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This processor has more CPU cores than the average processor (10 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    10 vs 6
  • 40.2% better single-core performance
    PassMark single-core benchmark score
    3,504
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >4k
    This processor has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,504 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
    3,504 vs 2,500
  • 8 more CPU threads
    CPU threads
    16
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <4 – >24
    This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    16 vs 8
  • Newer DDR support
    DDR memory version
    DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    This processor supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5 vs DDR4).
    DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5 vs DDR4
  • 18.9% better value for money
    Intel Core i7 12650H has better value for money than the average processor (7.8 vs 6.6).
    7.8 vs 6.56
  • Advanced security extensions
    Security extensions
    NX bit, Secure Key, SGX, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TDT, TME, TME-MK
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This processor provides more advanced security extensions than the average processor (NX bit, Secure Key, SGX, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TDT, TME, TME-MK vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor).
    NX bit, Secure Key, SGX, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TDT, TME, TME-MK vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor
  • Supports HMP
    Uses HMP
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This processor supports HMP, the average processor does not. 22.7% of processors support HMP.
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    Cryptographic acceleration
    AES, VAES, SHA
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This processor includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not. 0.00% of processors include crypto acceleration.
    AES, VAES, SHA vs AES, SHA
  • 2.1x higher multi-core score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    10,159
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <763 – >14k
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (10,159 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    10,159 vs 4,829
  • 2.04x higher PassMark score
    PassMark benchmark result
    21,530
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
    This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (21,530 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    21,530 vs 10,572.5
  • 62.1% higher single-core score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    2,384
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <561 – >2.7k
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,384 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    2,384 vs 1,471
  • 4 more CPU cores
    N. of physical cores
    10
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This processor has more CPU cores than the average processor (10 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    10 vs 6
  • 40.2% better single-core performance
    PassMark single-core benchmark score
    3,504
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >4k
    This processor has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,504 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
    3,504 vs 2,500
  • 8 more CPU threads
    CPU threads
    16
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <4 – >24
    This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    16 vs 8
  • 3.52x faster classroom rendering
    Blender (bmw27) benchmark result
    1,175.04
    Category Benchmark
    Market range: <97 – >1.3k
    This processor has a lower Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (1,175 vs 334.1). The average processor needs 334.1 for the Blender Classroom test.
    1,175.04 vs 334.1
  • 9.3% higher boost clock
    CPU boost clock speed
    4.7 GHz
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
    This processor has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (4.7 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    4.7 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • Higher base clock
    CPU base clock speed
    6 x 2.3 GHz & 4 x 1.7 GHz
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This processor has a higher base clock than the average processor (6x2.3 GHz & 4x1.7 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz).
    6x2.3 GHz & 4x1.7 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz
  • 2 wider front-end design
    Front-end width
    6
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <2 – >7
    This processor has a higher front-end width than the average processor (6 vs 4). The average processor uses front-end width of 4.
    6 vs 4
  • Supports Turbo Core
    Turbo Core version
    3.0
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    This processor supports Turbo Core, the average processor does not. 1.00% of processors support Turbo Core.
    Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3
    3.0 vs 2.0
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Microarchitecture codename
    Alder Lake
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Alder Lake vs Kaby Lake).
    Alder Lake vs Kaby Lake
  • 3.8x larger L2 cache
    L2 cache
    9.5 MB
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
    This processor has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (9.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
    9.5 MB vs 2.5 MB
  • 2.5x more L2 per core
    L2 per core
    1.25 MB/core
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <0.25 MB/core – >2 MB/core
    This processor has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
    E-core cluster: 0.5 MB shared
    1.25 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
  • Uses big.LITTLE design
    big.LITTLE Architecture
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This processor uses a big.LITTLE design, the average processor does not. 20.5% of processors use a big.LITTLE design.
  • 40% more L3 per core
    L3 per core
    2.4 MB/core
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <1 MB/core – >3 MB/core
    This processor has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2.4 MB/core vs 1.7 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    2.4 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • 3x larger L3 cache
    L3 cache
    24 MB
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
    This processor has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (24 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
    24 MB vs 8 MB
  • 2.25x larger L1 cache
    L1 cache
    864 KB
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
    This processor has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (864 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
    864 KB vs 384 KB
  • More advanced foundry
    Foundry
    Intel 7
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This processor uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 7 vs Intel 14 nm).
    Intel 7 vs Intel 14 nm
  • 16.7% smaller process node
    Semiconductor size
    10 nm
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
    This processor has a lower process node than the average processor (10 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    10 nm vs 12 nm
  • 12 more PCIe lanes
    PCIe lane count
    28
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <10 – >30
    This processor has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (28 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    28 vs 16
  • Newer DDR support
    DDR memory version
    DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    This processor supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5 vs DDR4).
    DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5 vs DDR4
  • Newer PCIe version
    PCIe version
    4.0
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This processor supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3).
    4.0 vs 3.0
  • 77.3% higher memory speed
    Maximum memory speed
    5,200 MHz
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
    This processor has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (5200 MHz vs 2933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2933 MHz.
    5,200 MHz vs 2,933 MHz
  • Higher JEDEC memory speed
    Max memory speed (JEDEC)
    LPDDR5-5200 MHz
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This processor has a higher JEDEC memory speed than the average processor (LPDDR5-5200 MHz vs DDR4-3200 MHz). The average processor supports JEDEC memory speed of DDR4-3200 MHz.
    LPDDR5-5,200 MHz vs DDR4-3,200 MHz
  • 2.67x more GPU execution units
    Integrated GPU execution units
    64
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <6 – >64
    This processor has more GPU execution units than the average processor (64 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
    64 vs 24
  • 1 more supported displays
    Maximum supported displays
    4
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <1 – >6
    This processor has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
    4 vs 3
  • 91.7% higher boost power
    Boost power (PL2)
    115 W
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <25 W – >150 W
    This processor has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (115 W vs 60 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 60 W.
    115 W vs 60 W
  • Narrower media codec support
    Integrated media encoders/decoders
    H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), MPEG-2 (HW decode), JPEG (HW dec
    Category Benchmark
    This processor supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), MPEG-2 (HW decode), JPEG (HW dec vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
    H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), MPEG-2 (HW decode), JPEG (HW dec vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)
  • 22.6% larger die size
    Die size
    217 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <99 mm² – >257 mm²
    This processor has a higher die size than the average processor (217 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    217 mm² vs 177 mm²
  • Limited PCIe bifurcation
    PCIe bifurcation modes
    x8/x4/x4
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    This processor supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x8/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4).
    x8/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4
  • 60% more expensive
    Intel Core i7 12650H is more expensive than the average processor (£400 vs £250).
    £400 vs £250
  • Narrower instruction support
    Instruction sets
    MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES, SHA
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This processor supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES, SHA vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES, SHA vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
  • Older CPU socket
    CPU socket
    FCBGA1744
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This processor uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1744 vs FP4).
    FCBGA1744 vs FP4
  • 60% more expensive
    Intel Core i7 12650H is more expensive than the average processor (£400 vs £250).
    £400 vs £250
  • Narrower instruction support
    Instruction sets
    MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES, SHA
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This processor supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES, SHA vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES, SHA vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
  • Older CPU socket
    CPU socket
    FCBGA1744
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This processor uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1744 vs FP4).
    FCBGA1744 vs FP4
  • 22.6% larger die size
    Die size
    217 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <99 mm² – >257 mm²
    This processor has a higher die size than the average processor (217 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    217 mm² vs 177 mm²
  • Limited PCIe bifurcation
    PCIe bifurcation modes
    x8/x4/x4
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    This processor supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x8/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4).
    x8/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4
  • Narrower media codec support
    Integrated media encoders/decoders
    H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), MPEG-2 (HW decode), JPEG (HW dec
    Category Benchmark
    This processor supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), MPEG-2 (HW decode), JPEG (HW dec vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
    H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), MPEG-2 (HW decode), JPEG (HW dec vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)
  • 91.7% higher boost power
    Boost power (PL2)
    115 W
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <25 W – >150 W
    This processor has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (115 W vs 60 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 60 W.
    115 W vs 60 W

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What we like about Intel Core i7 12650H

  • Strong gaming performance due to its 6 high-performance cores
  • Better value for money compared to higher-tier models like the i7-12700H
  • Excellent single-core speeds that benefit daily tasks and software development
  • Relatively power-efficient for its class, allowing for better battery life in some laptops
  • Solid multitasking capabilities for standard professional workloads

What we don't like about Intel Core i7 12650H

  • Runs very hot under heavy load, often reaching 95-100°C without aggressive cooling
  • Has fewer efficiency cores (4) compared to the i7-12700H (8), limiting high-end multi-threaded tasks
  • Weak integrated graphics (64 EUs) compared to other 12th Gen i7 models (96 EUs)
  • Can be prone to thermal throttling in slim or poorly cooled laptop chassis
  • Performance is sometimes indistinguishable from the cheaper i5-12500H in non-gaming tasks

Verdict

The Intel Core i7-12650H is a high-end mobile processor based on the 10nm Alder Lake-H architecture, featuring a hybrid configuration of 10 cores (6 Performance-cores and 4 Efficient-cores) and 16 threads. It operates at a base frequency of 2.3 GHz with a max turbo boost of 4.7 GHz, supported by 24 MB of Intel Smart Cache and a 45W base TDP (up to 115W turbo). Main pros include strong single-core performance for gaming, versatile memory support for both DDR4-3200 and DDR5-4800, and integrated Intel UHD Graphics with 64 execution units. However, it has fewer efficient cores than the i7-12700H, lacks vPro enterprise features, and is prone to high thermal output that requires robust cooling systems in slim laptop designs.

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