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Intel Core i7-12800HX vs Intel Core i7-12850HX: Comparison
Core i7-12800HX vs Core i7-12850HX p-core base clock compared
The first real difference is p-core base clock: Core i7-12800HX 2.0 GHz against Core i7-12850HX 2.1 GHz. There is a split on ecc support as well, No on the Core i7-12800HX versus Yes on the Core i7-12850HX.
Which should you buy, Core i7-12800HX or Core i7-12850HX?
Buy the Core i7-12800HX for high-end gaming laptops and mobile content creation, though it is not built for thin-and-light laptops and battery-life-focused use. The Core i7-12850HX is the one to take for high-end gaming laptops and mobile content creation, though it is not the pick for thin-and-light laptops and battery-life-focused use. Our rating of the Core i7-12800HX (8.6/10): the Intel Core i7-12800HX brings desktop-class core counts to a mobile chassis, a strong pick for high-end gaming and creator laptops. Our rating of the Core i7-12850HX (8.6/10): the Intel Core i7-12850HX brings desktop-class core counts to a mobile chassis, a strong pick for high-end gaming and creator laptops.
Where the two are identical
Where they agree, they agree completely, total cores, performance cores, efficiency cores, total threads and p-core boost clock included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 25 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Is the E-Core Boost Clock the same on the Core i7-12800HX and Core i7-12850HX?
It is. Both are listed at 3.6 GHz, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Intel Core i7-12800HX
- Intel
- Intel Core i7-12850HX
- Intel
Product Line
- Intel Core i7-12800HX
- Core
- Intel Core i7-12850HX
- Core
Form Factor
- Intel Core i7-12800HX
- Laptop
- Intel Core i7-12850HX
- Laptop
Model Number
- Intel Core i7-12800HX
- i7-12800HX
- Intel Core i7-12850HX
- i7-12850HX
Codename
- Intel Core i7-12800HX
- Alder Lake
- Intel Core i7-12850HX
- Alder Lake
Release Year
- Intel Core i7-12800HX
- 2022
- Intel Core i7-12850HX
- 2022
TDP
- Intel Core i7-12800HX
- 55 W
- Intel Core i7-12850HX
- 55 W
iGPU
- Intel Core i7-12800HX
- Intel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors
- Intel Core i7-12850HX
- Intel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors
Market Segment
- Intel Core i7-12800HX
- Laptop
- Intel Core i7-12850HX
- Laptop
Microarchitecture
- Intel Core i7-12800HX
- Alder Lake
- Intel Core i7-12850HX
- Alder Lake
Socket
- Intel Core i7-12800HX
- FCBGA1964
- Intel Core i7-12850HX
- FCBGA1964
Socket Status
- Intel Core i7-12800HX
- Mature
- Intel Core i7-12850HX
- Mature
Process Node
- Intel Core i7-12800HX
- 10 nm
- Intel Core i7-12850HX
- 10 nm
Total Cores
- Intel Core i7-12800HX
- 16
- Intel Core i7-12850HX
- 16
Performance Cores
- Intel Core i7-12800HX
- 8
- Intel Core i7-12850HX
- 8
Efficiency Cores
- Intel Core i7-12800HX
- 8
- Intel Core i7-12850HX
- 8
Total Threads
- Intel Core i7-12800HX
- 24
- Intel Core i7-12850HX
- 24
SMT Enabled
- Intel Core i7-12800HX
- Yes
- Intel Core i7-12850HX
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core i7-12800HX
- 2.0 GHz
- Intel Core i7-12850HX
- 2.1 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core i7-12800HX
- 4.8 GHz
- Intel Core i7-12850HX
- 4.8 GHz
E-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core i7-12800HX
- 1.5 GHz
- Intel Core i7-12850HX
- 1.5 GHz
E-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core i7-12800HX
- 3.6 GHz
- Intel Core i7-12850HX
- 3.6 GHz
L3 Cache
- Intel Core i7-12800HX
- 25 MB
- Intel Core i7-12850HX
- 25 MB
Base Power
- Intel Core i7-12800HX
- 55 W
- Intel Core i7-12850HX
- 55 W
Max Turbo Power
- Intel Core i7-12800HX
- 157 W
- Intel Core i7-12850HX
- 157 W
Memory Type
- Intel Core i7-12800HX
- DDR5 or DDR4
- Intel Core i7-12850HX
- DDR5 or DDR4
Max Memory Speed
- Intel Core i7-12800HX
- 4800 MT/s
- Intel Core i7-12850HX
- 4800 MT/s
Memory Channels
- Intel Core i7-12800HX
- 2
- Intel Core i7-12850HX
- 2
Max Memory Capacity
- Intel Core i7-12800HX
- 128 GB
- Intel Core i7-12850HX
- 128 GB
ECC Support
- Intel Core i7-12800HX
- No
- Intel Core i7-12850HX
- Yes
Integrated Graphics
- Intel Core i7-12800HX
- Yes
- Intel Core i7-12850HX
- Yes
iGPU Model
- Intel Core i7-12800HX
- Intel UHD Graphics
- Intel Core i7-12850HX
- Intel UHD Graphics
iGPU Compute Units
- Intel Core i7-12800HX
- 32
- Intel Core i7-12850HX
- 32
PCIe Generation
- Intel Core i7-12800HX
- PCIe 5.0
- Intel Core i7-12850HX
- PCIe 5.0
PCIe Lanes
- Intel Core i7-12800HX
- 20
- Intel Core i7-12850HX
- 20
Retail Availability
- Intel Core i7-12800HX
- Soldered Only
- Intel Core i7-12850HX
- Soldered Only
Which one should you pick?
Choose 12800HX if you want the higher L3 cache (25 MB vs 25 MB), the higher memory channels (2 vs 2) and the higher PCIe lanes (20 vs 20).
Choose 12850HX if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Verdict
Intel Core i7-12800HX
8.6 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i7-12800HX brings desktop-class core counts to a mobile chassis, a strong pick for high-end gaming and creator laptops.
Intel Core i7-12850HX
8.6 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i7-12850HX brings desktop-class core counts to a mobile chassis, a strong pick for high-end gaming and creator laptops.