Intel Core i7-9700 vs Intel Core i7-12650HX

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i7-9700 or Intel Core i7-9700 – 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 i7-9700 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-9700, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
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.
9 Generation 12
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
Intel Core i 9000 Group Intel Core i 12000H
Intel Core i7-9700 Name Intel Core i7-12650HX
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-9700 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9700 is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
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.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
None None 8x Gracemont
None None 4.7 GHz
8 CPU Cores 14
None None 1.5 GHz
8 Threads 20
4.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
3.0 GHz Frequency None
None None 3.3 GHz
8x Cores None
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
No Overclocking Yes
None None 2.0 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
None None 6x Golden Cove
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-9700 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-9700 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
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.
9.5 Generation 11
Q4/2017 Release date Q4/2021
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 32
192 Shaders 256
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.45 GHz
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
14 nm Technology 10 nm
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 770
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
12 Direct X 12
 
 

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 JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
 
 

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 42.7 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.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200
Yes AES-NI Yes
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 55 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP down 45 W
None TDP (PL2) 157 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-9700 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-12650HX is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 24.0 MB cache.
Q2/2019 Release date Q2/2022
Coffee Lake S Refresh Architecture Alder Lake H
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
12.0 MB L3-Cache 24.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
14 nm Technology 10 nm
LGA 1151-2 Socket BGA 1744
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
335 $ Release price --
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-12650HX
14C 20T @ 2.0 GHz
27035
27035
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
13350
13350

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-12650HX
14C 20T @ 2.0 GHz
11345
11345
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
6714
6714

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-12650HX
14C 20T @ 2.0 GHz
10785
10785
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
7202
7202

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-12650HX
14C 20T @ 2.0 GHz
2162
2162
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1570
1570

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-12650HX
14C 20T @ 2.0 GHz
1781
1781
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1218
1218