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Intel Core i9-12900HX vs Intel Core i9-12950HX: Comparison
Core i9-12900HX vs Core i9-12950HX: the ecc support difference
The first real difference is ecc support: Core i9-12900HX No against Core i9-12950HX Yes.
Who each one is for
The Core i9-12900HX suits high-end gaming laptops and mobile content creation, though it is not built for thin-and-light laptops and battery-life-focused use. Buy the Core i9-12950HX 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 i9-12900HX (8.6/10): the Intel Core i9-12900HX brings desktop-class core counts to a mobile chassis, a strong pick for high-end gaming and creator laptops. Our rating of the Core i9-12950HX (8.6/10): the Intel Core i9-12950HX brings desktop-class core counts to a mobile chassis, a strong pick for high-end gaming and creator laptops.
Where the two are identical
Everything else lines up. Total cores, performance cores, efficiency cores, total threads and p-core boost clock read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 26 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Is the E-Core Boost Clock the same on the Core i9-12900HX and Core i9-12950HX?
It is. Both are listed at 3.8 GHz, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Intel Core i9-12900HX
- Intel
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- Intel
Product Line
- Intel Core i9-12900HX
- Core
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- Core
Form Factor
- Intel Core i9-12900HX
- Laptop
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- Laptop
Model Number
- Intel Core i9-12900HX
- i9-12900HX
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- i9-12950HX
Codename
- Intel Core i9-12900HX
- Alder Lake
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- Alder Lake
Release Year
- Intel Core i9-12900HX
- 2022
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- 2022
TDP
- Intel Core i9-12900HX
- 55 W
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- 55 W
iGPU
- Intel Core i9-12900HX
- Intel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- Intel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors
Market Segment
- Intel Core i9-12900HX
- Laptop
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- Laptop
Microarchitecture
- Intel Core i9-12900HX
- Alder Lake
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- Alder Lake
Socket
- Intel Core i9-12900HX
- FCBGA1964
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- FCBGA1964
Socket Status
- Intel Core i9-12900HX
- Mature
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- Mature
Process Node
- Intel Core i9-12900HX
- 10 nm
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- 10 nm
Total Cores
- Intel Core i9-12900HX
- 16
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- 16
Performance Cores
- Intel Core i9-12900HX
- 8
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- 8
Efficiency Cores
- Intel Core i9-12900HX
- 8
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- 8
Total Threads
- Intel Core i9-12900HX
- 24
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- 24
SMT Enabled
- Intel Core i9-12900HX
- Yes
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core i9-12900HX
- 2.3 GHz
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- 2.3 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core i9-12900HX
- 5 GHz
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- 5 GHz
E-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core i9-12900HX
- 1.7 GHz
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- 1.7 GHz
E-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core i9-12900HX
- 3.8 GHz
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- 3.8 GHz
L3 Cache
- Intel Core i9-12900HX
- 30 MB
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- 30 MB
Base Power
- Intel Core i9-12900HX
- 55 W
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- 55 W
Max Turbo Power
- Intel Core i9-12900HX
- 157 W
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- 157 W
Memory Type
- Intel Core i9-12900HX
- DDR5 or DDR4
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- DDR5 or DDR4
Max Memory Speed
- Intel Core i9-12900HX
- 4800 MT/s
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- 4800 MT/s
Memory Channels
- Intel Core i9-12900HX
- 2
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- 2
Max Memory Capacity
- Intel Core i9-12900HX
- 128 GB
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- 128 GB
ECC Support
- Intel Core i9-12900HX
- No
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- Yes
Integrated Graphics
- Intel Core i9-12900HX
- Yes
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- Yes
iGPU Model
- Intel Core i9-12900HX
- Intel UHD Graphics
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- Intel UHD Graphics
iGPU Compute Units
- Intel Core i9-12900HX
- 32
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- 32
PCIe Generation
- Intel Core i9-12900HX
- PCIe 5.0
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- PCIe 5.0
PCIe Lanes
- Intel Core i9-12900HX
- 20
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- 20
Retail Availability
- Intel Core i9-12900HX
- Soldered Only
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- Soldered Only
Which one should you pick?
Choose 12900HX if you want the higher L3 cache (30 MB vs 30 MB), the higher memory channels (2 vs 2) and the higher PCIe lanes (20 vs 20).
Choose 12950HX if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Verdict
Intel Core i9-12900HX
8.6 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i9-12900HX brings desktop-class core counts to a mobile chassis, a strong pick for high-end gaming and creator laptops.
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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