Intel Core i7-12650HX vs Intel Celeron 430

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Intel Core i7-12650HX or Intel Core i7-12650HX – 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 i7-12650HX features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-12650HX, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The Intel Celeron 430 features 1 processor cores and has the capability to manage 1 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2007 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron 430, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Celeron
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-12650HX Name Intel Celeron 430
Intel Core i 12000H Group Intel Celeron 400
12 Generation 1
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-12650HX has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.0 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 Celeron 430 has 1 CPU cores and can calculate 1 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron 430 is 1.8 GHz
The processor has one core only.
None None 1x Core
4.7 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
2.0 GHz A-Core Frequency None
1.5 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 1.8 GHz
14 CPU Cores 1
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
8x Gracemont Cores B None
Yes Hyperthreading No
6x Golden Cove Cores A None
Yes Overclocking No
20 Threads 1
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-12650HX has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-12650HX uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Celeron 430 does not have integrated graphics.
1.45 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q4/2021 Release date --
32 Execution units --
12 Direct X --
-- Max. displays --
256 Shaders --
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
11 Generation --
10 nm Technology --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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 VP8 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode AV1 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 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.
Yes AES-NI No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR2-800
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 55 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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
45 W TDP down None
157 W TDP (PL2) None
55 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-12650HX 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 Celeron 430 is manufactured using a 65 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2022 Release date Q2/2007
BGA 1744 Socket LGA 775
0 bytes L2-Cache 512.0 KB
24.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Alder Lake H Architecture Conroe (Core)
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization None
-- Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
10 nm Technology 65 nm