Intel Core i7-12800H vs Intel Core i7-12800HX

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Intel Core i7-12800H or Intel Core i7-12800H – 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 i7-12800H features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 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 i7-12800H, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The Intel Core i7-12800HX features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 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 i7-12800HX, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
12 Generation 12
Intel Core i7-12800H Name Intel Core i7-12800HX
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 12000H Group Intel Core i 12000H
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-12800H has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.4 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 i7-12800HX has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.0 GHz.
20 Threads 24
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2.4 GHz A-Core Frequency 2.0 GHz
6x Golden Cove Cores A 8x Golden Cove
4.8 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo 4.8 GHz
14 CPU Cores 16
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
8x Gracemont Cores B 8x Gracemont
1.8 GHz B-Core Frequency 1.5 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
3.7 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo 3.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-12800H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-12800H uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake), which has 768 texture shaders
and 96 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-12800HX has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-12800HX uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 770
768 Shaders 256
10 nm Technology 10 nm
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
96 Execution units 32
1.4 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.45 GHz
12.1 Direct X 12
13 Generation 11
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
Q1/2022 Release date Q4/2021
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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

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.
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 Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
 
 

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

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-12800H 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 i7-12800HX is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 25.0 MB cache.
457 $ Release price 457 $
10 nm Technology 10 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
11.5 MB L2-Cache 14.0 MB
24.0 MB L3-Cache 25.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
BGA 1744 Socket BGA 1744
Alder Lake H Architecture Alder Lake H
Q1/2022 Release date Q2/2022
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-12800HX
16C 24T @ 2.0 GHz
33567
33567
Intel Core i7-12800H
14C 20T @ 2.4 GHz
24605
24605

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-12800HX
16C 24T @ 2.0 GHz
13946
13946
Intel Core i7-12800H
14C 20T @ 2.4 GHz
12167
12167

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-12800HX
16C 24T @ 2.0 GHz
13824
13824
Intel Core i7-12800H
14C 20T @ 2.4 GHz
12465
12465

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-12800HX
16C 24T @ 2.0 GHz
2239
2239
Intel Core i7-12800H
14C 20T @ 2.4 GHz
2235
2235

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-12800HX
16C 24T @ 2.0 GHz
1788
1788
Intel Core i7-12800H
14C 20T @ 2.4 GHz
1784
1784