Intel Core i7-13850HX vs Intel Core i7-12800HX

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Intel Core i7-13850HX or Intel Core i7-13850HX – 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 i7-13850HX features 20 processor cores and has the capability to manage 28 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-13850HX, 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.
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 13000H Group Intel Core i 12000H
13 Generation 12
Intel Core i7-13850HX Name Intel Core i7-12800HX
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-13850HX has 20 CPU cores and can calculate 28 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.1 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.
1.5 GHz B-Core Frequency 1.5 GHz
28 Threads 24
20 CPU Cores 16
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
8x Raptor Cove Cores A 8x Golden Cove
2.1 GHz A-Core Frequency 2.0 GHz
5.3 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo 4.8 GHz
3.8 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo 3.4 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
12x Gracemont Cores B 8x Gracemont
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-13850HX has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-13850HX uses the Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU), 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 i7-12800HX has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-12800HX uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
10 nm Technology 10 nm
12 Direct X 12
Q1/2023 Release date Q4/2021
1.6 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.45 GHz
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
32 Execution units 32
Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 770
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
13 Generation 11
256 Shaders 256
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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 AVC Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 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 89.6 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 ECC No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
89.6 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200, DDR5-5600 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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.
86 W TDP up None
157 W TDP (PL2) 157 W
45 W TDP down 45 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
55 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 55 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-13850HX 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 30.0 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.
-- Release price 457 $
10 nm Technology 10 nm
BGA 1744 Socket BGA 1744
-- Part Number --
30.0 MB L3-Cache 25.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Raptor Lake H Architecture Alder Lake H
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
24.0 MB L2-Cache 14.0 MB
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Q1/2023 Release date Q2/2022