Intel Core i7-12650H vs Intel Core i5-12450H

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Intel Core i7-12650H or Intel Core i7-12650H – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-12650H features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-12650H, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The Intel Core i5-12450H features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-12450H, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
Intel Core i 12000H Group Intel Core i 12000H
12 Generation 12
Intel Core i7-12650H Name Intel Core i5-12450H
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-12650H has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The Intel Core i5-12450H has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.0 GHz.
1.7 GHz B-Core Frequency 1.5 GHz
4.7 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo 4.4 GHz
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
6x Golden Cove Cores A 4x Golden Cove
10 CPU Cores 8
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.5 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo 3.3 GHz
2.3 GHz A-Core Frequency 2.0 GHz
4x Gracemont Cores B 4x Gracemont
16 Threads 12
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-12650H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-12650H uses the Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (64 EU), which has 512 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-12450H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-12450H uses the Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (48 EU), which has 384 texture shaders
1.4 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
10 nm Technology 10 nm
12 Direct X 12
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
48 Execution units 48
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2020
Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (64 EU) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (48 EU)
512 Shaders 384
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
12 Generation 12
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode VP8 Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
115 W TDP (PL2) 115 W
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-12650H is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 24.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-12450H is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
10 nm Technology 10 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
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Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
457 $ Release price 311 $
9.5 MB L2-Cache 7.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
24.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
BGA 1744 Socket BGA 1744
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Alder Lake H Architecture Alder Lake H