Intel Core i7-12850HX vs Intel Core i7-1265U

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Intel Core i7-12850HX or Intel Core i7-12850HX – 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 i7-12850HX 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 i7-12850HX, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The Intel Core i7-1265U features 10 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 i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-1265U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-12850HX Name Intel Core i7-1265U
Intel Core i 12000H Group Intel Core i 1200P/1200U
12 Generation 12
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-12850HX has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 24 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 Core i7-1265U has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.8 GHz.
4.8 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo 4.8 GHz
3.4 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo 3.6 GHz
2.0 GHz A-Core Frequency 1.8 GHz
1.5 GHz B-Core Frequency 1.3 GHz
16 CPU Cores 10
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
8x Gracemont Cores B 8x Gracemont
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8x Golden Cove Cores A 2x Golden Cove
Yes Overclocking No
24 Threads 12
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-12850HX has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-12850HX 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 Core i7-1265U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-1265U uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake), which has 768 texture shaders
and 96 execution units.
1.45 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.25 GHz
Q4/2021 Release date Q1/2022
32 Execution units 96
12 Direct X 12.1
-- Max. displays --
256 Shaders 768
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake)
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
11 Generation 13
10 nm Technology 10 nm
 
 

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

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.
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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
Yes 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 15 W watts.
45 W TDP down None
157 W TDP (PL2) 55 W
55 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-12850HX 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 25.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-1265U is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2022 Release date Q1/2022
BGA 1744 Socket BGA 1744
14.0 MB L2-Cache 6.5 MB
25.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Alder Lake H Architecture Alder Lake U
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
428 $ Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
10 nm Technology 10 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-12850HX
16C 24T @ 2.0 GHz
33567
33567
Intel Core i7-1265U
10C 12T @ 1.8 GHz
12531
12531

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-12850HX
16C 24T @ 2.0 GHz
13946
13946
Intel Core i7-1265U
10C 12T @ 1.8 GHz
4637
4637

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-12850HX
16C 24T @ 2.0 GHz
13824
13824
Intel Core i7-1265U
10C 12T @ 1.8 GHz
5122
5122

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-12850HX
16C 24T @ 2.0 GHz
2239
2239
Intel Core i7-1265U
10C 12T @ 1.8 GHz
2154
2154

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-12850HX
16C 24T @ 2.0 GHz
1788
1788
Intel Core i7-1265U
10C 12T @ 1.8 GHz
1615
1615