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Intel Core i7-12650H vs Intel Core i7-12700H: Comparison
Core i7-12650H vs Core i7-12700H total cores compared
These two are close on paper, and total cores is the only measure that separates them at all: Core i7-12650H 10 against Core i7-12700H 14. Measured rather than claimed: in Cinebench 2024 (Single-Core) the Core i7-12700H returns 102 against 101, a 1% lead. Efficiency cores is closer, 4 on the Core i7-12650H versus 8 on the Core i7-12700H. On total threads there is little in it, 16 on the Core i7-12650H versus 20 on the Core i7-12700H. There is a split on igpu as well, Intel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors on the Core i7-12650H versus Intel Iris Xe Graphics on the Core i7-12700H.
Which should you buy, Core i7-12650H or Core i7-12700H?
The Core i7-12650H suits premium laptops and everyday productivity, though it is not the pick for ultra-thin fanless laptops and maximum battery life. The Core i7-12700H is the one to take for premium laptops and everyday productivity, though it is not built for ultra-thin fanless laptops and maximum battery life. Our rating of the Core i7-12650H (8.3/10): the Intel Core i7-12650H is a well-rounded performance mobile chip, suited to premium laptops balancing power and portability. Our rating of the Core i7-12700H (8.3/10): the Intel Core i7-12700H is a well-rounded performance mobile chip, suited to premium laptops balancing power and portability.
What Core i7-12650H and Core i7-12700H have in common
Everything else lines up. Performance cores, p-core boost clock, e-core boost clock, p-core base clock and e-core base clock read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 22 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TDP the same on the Core i7-12650H and Core i7-12700H?
It is. Both are listed at 45 W, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Product Line
- Intel Core i7-12650H
- Core
- Intel Core i7-12700H
- Core
Form Factor
- Intel Core i7-12650H
- Laptop
- Intel Core i7-12700H
- Laptop
Model Number
- Intel Core i7-12650H
- i7-12650H
- Intel Core i7-12700H
- i7-12700H
Codename
- Intel Core i7-12650H
- Alder Lake
- Intel Core i7-12700H
- Alder Lake
Release Year
- Intel Core i7-12650H
- 2022
- Intel Core i7-12700H
- 2022
TDP
- Intel Core i7-12650H
- 45 W
- Intel Core i7-12700H
- 45 W
iGPU
- Intel Core i7-12650H
- Intel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors
- Intel Core i7-12700H
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Market Segment
- Intel Core i7-12650H
- Laptop
- Intel Core i7-12700H
- Laptop
Microarchitecture
- Intel Core i7-12650H
- Alder Lake
- Intel Core i7-12700H
- Alder Lake
Socket
- Intel Core i7-12650H
- FCBGA1744
- Intel Core i7-12700H
- FCBGA1744
Process Node
- Intel Core i7-12650H
- 7 nm
- Intel Core i7-12700H
- 7 nm
Total Cores
- Intel Core i7-12650H
- 10
- Intel Core i7-12700H
- 14Best
Performance Cores
- Intel Core i7-12650H
- 6
- Intel Core i7-12700H
- 6
Efficiency Cores
- Intel Core i7-12650H
- 4
- Intel Core i7-12700H
- 8Best
Total Threads
- Intel Core i7-12650H
- 16
- Intel Core i7-12700H
- 20Best
SMT Enabled
- Intel Core i7-12650H
- Yes
- Intel Core i7-12700H
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core i7-12650H
- 2.3 GHz
- Intel Core i7-12700H
- 2.3 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core i7-12650H
- 4.7 GHz
- Intel Core i7-12700H
- 4.7 GHz
E-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core i7-12650H
- 1.7 GHz
- Intel Core i7-12700H
- 1.7 GHz
E-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core i7-12650H
- 3.5 GHz
- Intel Core i7-12700H
- 3.5 GHz
Unlocked Multiplier
- Intel Core i7-12650H
- No
- Intel Core i7-12700H
- No
L3 Cache
- Intel Core i7-12650H
- 24 MB
- Intel Core i7-12700H
- 24 MB
Base Power
- Intel Core i7-12650H
- 45 W
- Intel Core i7-12700H
- 45 W
Max Turbo Power
- Intel Core i7-12650H
- 115 W
- Intel Core i7-12700H
- 115 W
Configurable TDP Floor
- Intel Core i7-12650H
- 35 W
- Intel Core i7-12700H
- 35 W
Memory Type
- Intel Core i7-12650H
- DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5, LPDDR4x
- Intel Core i7-12700H
- DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5, LPDDR4x
Max Memory Speed
- Intel Core i7-12650H
- 4800 MT/s
- Intel Core i7-12700H
- 4800 MT/s
Memory Channels
- Intel Core i7-12650H
- 2
- Intel Core i7-12700H
- 2
Max Memory Capacity
- Intel Core i7-12650H
- 64 GB
- Intel Core i7-12700H
- 64 GB
Integrated Graphics
- Intel Core i7-12650H
- Yes
- Intel Core i7-12700H
- Yes
iGPU Model
- Intel Core i7-12650H
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics
- Intel Core i7-12700H
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Copilot Plus Certified
- Intel Core i7-12650H
- No
- Intel Core i7-12700H
- No
PCIe Generation
- Intel Core i7-12650H
- PCIe 4.0
- Intel Core i7-12700H
- PCIe 4.0
PCIe Lanes
- Intel Core i7-12650H
- 20
- Intel Core i7-12700H
- 20
Benchmarks
- General CPU
Cinebench 2024 (Single-Core)
- Intel Core i7-12650H
- 101-1%
- Intel Core i7-12700H
- 102Best
Renders a 3D scene on one core. Shows how quick the CPU feels in everyday apps and games.
Which one should you pick?
Choose 12650H if you want the higher L3 cache (24 MB vs 24 MB), the higher memory channels (2 vs 2) and the higher PCIe lanes (20 vs 20).
Choose 12700H if you want the higher cinebench 2024 (Single-Core) (102 vs 101).
Verdict
Intel Core i7-12650H
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i7-12650H is a well-rounded performance mobile chip, suited to premium laptops balancing power and portability.
Intel Core i7-12700H
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i7-12700H is a well-rounded performance mobile chip, suited to premium laptops balancing power and portability.