i7-14650HX vs i7-12800HX

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-12800HX
2022
16 cores / 24 threads, 55 Watt
20.82
Core i7-14650HX
2024
16 cores / 24 threads, 55 Watt
24.08
+15.7%

i7-14650HX outperforms i7-12800HX by a moderate 16% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-12800HX and Core i7-14650HX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking258202
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
Seriesno dataRaptor Lake-HX
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-HX (2022)Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024)
Release date10 May 2022 (2 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i7-12800HX and Core i7-14650HX 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads2424
Base clock speed2 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz5.1 GHz
L1 cache1.4 MB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache14 MB2 MB (per core)
L3 cache25 MB30 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size215 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-12800HX and Core i7-14650HX 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
SocketFCBGA1964FCBGA1964
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-12800HX and Core i7-14650HX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
StatusLaunchedLaunched
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i7-12800HX and Core i7-14650HX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-12800HX and Core i7-14650HX are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-12800HX and Core i7-14650HX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/s89.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel® ProcessorsIntel® UHD Graphics for 14th Gen Intel® Processors
Quick Sync Video++
Graphics max frequency1.45 GHz1.6 GHz
Execution Units3216

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-12800HX and Core i7-14650HX integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-12800HX and Core i7-14650HX integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hz4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-12800HX and Core i7-14650HX integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.112.1
OpenGL4.64.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-12800HX and Core i7-14650HX.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes2016

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-12800HX 20.82
i7-14650HX 24.08
+15.7%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-12800HX 32208
i7-14650HX 37250
+15.7%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

i7-12800HX 3383
i7-14650HX 3799
+12.3%

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

i7-12800HX 260
i7-14650HX 287
+10.4%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 20.82 24.08
Recency 10 May 2022 8 January 2024

i7-14650HX has a 15.7% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 1 year.

The Core i7-14650HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-12800HX in performance tests.


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