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Intel Core i9-12950HX vs Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i9-9880H: Comparison
Core i9-12950HX vs 9th Gen Intel Core i9-9880H l3 cache compared
On l3 cache the spread is 47%, Core i9-12950HX 30 MB against 9th Gen Intel Core i9-9880H 16 MB, so Core i9-12950HX takes it. There is a split on tdp as well, 55 W on the Core i9-12950HX versus 45 W on the 9th Gen Intel Core i9-9880H. There is a split on socket as well, FCBGA1964 on the Core i9-12950HX versus FCBGA1440 on the 9th Gen Intel Core i9-9880H. Product line is not the same on both, Core on the Core i9-12950HX versus Core i9 on the 9th Gen Intel Core i9-9880H. There is a split on release year as well, 2022 on the Core i9-12950HX versus 2019 on the 9th Gen Intel Core i9-9880H.
Who each one is for
The Core i9-12950HX suits high-end gaming laptops and mobile content creation, though it is not the pick for thin-and-light laptops and battery-life-focused use. Take the 9th Gen Intel Core i9-9880H for premium gaming and workstation laptops wanting near-i9-9980HK performance without the overclocking premium. It is not the one for enthusiasts specifically wanting mobile overclocking flexibility, the unlocked i9-9980HK offers that. 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
The common ground is wider than the gap: performance cores, p-core base clock, integrated graphics, form factor and market segment are identical here. They match on 1 further specification as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Core i9-12950HX and 9th Gen Intel Core i9-9880H differ on total cores?
Yes. Total Cores reads 16 on the Core i9-12950HX versus 8 on the 9th Gen Intel Core i9-9880H.
Is the SMT Enabled the same on the Core i9-12950HX and 9th Gen Intel Core i9-9880H?
It is. Both are listed at Yes, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- Intel
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i9-9880H
- Intel
Product Line
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- Core
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i9-9880H
- Core i9
Form Factor
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- Laptop
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i9-9880H
- Laptop
Model Number
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- i9-12950HX
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i9-9880H
- 9880H
Codename
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- Alder Lake
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i9-9880H
- Coffee Lake
Release Year
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- 2022
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i9-9880H
- 2019
TDP
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- 55 W
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i9-9880H
- 45 W
iGPU
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- Intel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i9-9880H
- Intel UHD Graphics 630
Market Segment
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- Laptop
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i9-9880H
- Laptop
Microarchitecture
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- Alder Lake
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i9-9880H
- Coffee Lake, 9th Gen Intel Core
Socket
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- FCBGA1964
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i9-9880H
- FCBGA1440
Process Node
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- 10 nm
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i9-9880H
- 14 nm
Total Cores
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- 16Best
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i9-9880H
- 8
Performance Cores
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- 8
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i9-9880H
- 8
Efficiency Cores
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- 8Best
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i9-9880H
- 0
Total Threads
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- 24Best
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i9-9880H
- 16
SMT Enabled
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- Yes
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i9-9880H
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- 2.3 GHz
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i9-9880H
- 2.3 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- 5 GHz
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i9-9880H
- 4.8 GHz
L3 Cache
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- 30 MBBest
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i9-9880H
- 16 MB-47%
Base Power
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- 55 W
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i9-9880H
- 45 W
Memory Type
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- DDR5 or DDR4Best
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i9-9880H
- DDR4, LPDDR3
Integrated Graphics
- Intel Core i9-12950HX
- Yes
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i9-9880H
- Yes
Which one should you pick?
Choose 12950HX if you want the higher L3 cache (30 MB vs 16 MB).
Choose 9880H if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Verdict
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.