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Intel Core i9-12900HK vs Intel Core i9-12950HX: Comparison

Intel Core i9-12900HK and Intel Core i9-12950HX separate most on l3 cache: Intel Core i9-12900HK at 24 MB, Intel Core i9-12950HX at 32 MB, 25% in favour of Intel Core i9-12950HX. They match on 15 other specifications, including product line, codename and release year.

Intel Core i9-12900HK
IntelIntel Core i9-12900HK
Intel Core i9-12950HX
IntelIntel Core i9-12950HX

Specs

Specification
Intel Core i9-12900HK
Intel Core i9-12900HK
Intel Core i9-12950HX
Intel Core i9-12950HX
Product LineCoreCore
Form FactorDesktopLaptop
Model Numberi9-12900HKi9-12950HX
CodenameAlder LakeAlder Lake
Release Year20222022
TDP125 W55 W
iGPUIntel Iris Xe GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics
Market SegmentLaptopLaptop
SocketBGABGA 1964 (BGA, soldered)
Process Node10 nm10 nm
Performance Cores68
Efficiency Cores88
SMT Enabledtruetrue
P-Core Base Clock2.52.3
P-Core Boost Clock5.05.0
E-Core Base Clock1.81.7
E-Core Boost Clock3.83.8
L3 Cache24 MB-25%32 MB
Base Power45 W55 W
Max Turbo Power115157
Memory TypeDDR5 or DDR4DDR5 or DDR4
Max Memory Speed48004800
Memory Channels22
Max Memory Capacity64128
Integrated GraphicsYesYes
iGPU ModelIntel Iris Xe GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics
iGPU Compute Units9632
PCIe GenerationPCIe 4.0PCIe 5.0
PCIe Lanes2020
Cores1416
Threads2024
ArchitectureAlder LakeAlder Lake

Verdict

Intel Core i9-12900HK

8.7 / 10 Expert Rating

The Intel Core i9-12900HK is an unlocked flagship desktop chip, a top pick for enthusiasts who want to overclock.

Intel Core i9-12950HX

8.6 / 10 Expert Rating

The Intel Core i9-12950HX brings desktop-class core counts to a mobile chassis, a strong pick for high-end gaming and creator laptops.

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