Ultra 5 238V vs i7-12650HX

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-12650HX
2022
14 cores / 20 threads, 55 Watt
12.98
Core Ultra 5 238V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
14.04
+8.2%

Core Ultra 5 238V outperforms Core i7-12650HX by a small 8% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-12650HX and Core Ultra 5 238V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking588526
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
Power efficiency22.3378.16
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-HX (2022)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date10 May 2022 (2 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i7-12650HX and Core Ultra 5 238V basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads208
Base clock speed2 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus rateno data37 MHz
L1 cache80K (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm3 nm
Die size215 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-12650HX and Core Ultra 5 238V compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1964Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-12650HX and Core Ultra 5 238V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i7-12650HX and Core Ultra 5 238V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-12650HX and Core Ultra 5 238V are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-12650HX and Core Ultra 5 238V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel ProcessorsArc 130V
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.45 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-12650HX and Core Ultra 5 238V integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-12650HX and Core Ultra 5 238V integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-12650HX and Core Ultra 5 238V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-12650HX and Core Ultra 5 238V.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0
PCI Express lanes204

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 12.98 14.04
Recency 10 May 2022 24 September 2024
Physical cores 14 8
Threads 20 8
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 17 Watt

i7-12650HX has 75% more physical cores and 150% more threads.

Ultra 5 238V, on the other hand, has a 8.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, and 223.5% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i7-12650HX and Core Ultra 5 238V.


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