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

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

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.
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-9700 Name Intel Core i7-12650HX
Intel Core i 9000 Group Intel Core i 12000H
9 Generation 12
 
 

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.
8x Cores None
None None 4.7 GHz
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
None None 3.3 GHz
None None 2.0 GHz
None None 1.5 GHz
3.0 GHz Frequency None
8 CPU Cores 14
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
None None 8x Gracemont
No Hyperthreading Yes
None None 6x Golden Cove
No Overclocking Yes
8 Threads 20
4.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
 
 

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.
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.45 GHz
Q4/2017 Release date Q4/2021
24 Execution units 32
12 Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 256
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 770
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
9.5 Generation 11
14 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 / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No 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 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

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

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.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2019 Release date Q2/2022
LGA 1151-2 Socket BGA 1744
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
12.0 MB L3-Cache 24.0 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 --
Coffee Lake S Refresh Architecture Alder Lake H
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
335 $ Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 10 nm
 
 

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