Intel

Intel Core i7-12650H

Expert rating8.3 / 10

Brand:: Intel
Form Factor:: Laptop
CPU Socket:: FCBGA1744
Core/Thread Count:: 10C/16T
TDP:: 45W
iGPU:: Intel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors
CPU Series:: Core i7

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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: 2026-10-10

Intel Core i7-12650H Review

Intel Core i7-12650H 10-core 16-thread laptop processor, 2.3GHz base / 4.9GHz boost, 45W TDP, Alder Lake, BGA 1744 (BGA, soldered) socket

The Intel Core i7-12650H is a performance mobile chip for premium laptops. Built on Intel's Alder Lake architecture, it pairs 10 cores and 16 threads with a 2.3GHz base clock that boosts up to 4.9GHz and Intel Iris Xe Graphics graphics, all within a 45W envelope.

Performance and Architecture

With 10 cores and 16 threads, the Intel Core i7-12650H is built on Intel's Alder Lake generation, combining Performance-cores and Efficient-cores for a mix of single-thread speed and multi-threaded throughput. Its 2.3GHz base clock boosts up to 4.9GHz, and Intel Iris Xe Graphics graphics handle everyday display and light content-creation tasks.

Measured results

Cinebench scores

Cinebench 2024, Single-Core Median of 2 independently published results.	101 98 to 104

Platform and Efficiency

The Intel Core i7-12650H uses the BGA 1744 (BGA, soldered) platform in a 45W envelope, positioned as a performance mobile chip for premium laptops.

Comparison to Alternatives

Within the Core i7 lineup in this catalog, the Intel Core i7-12650H sits among other Alder Lake parts at the 10-core tier, differentiated mainly by suffix, clock speed, and TDP. Against AMD's Ryzen 7 processors in this catalog, Intel's Core i7 competes on single-thread performance and platform pricing, while against Intel's own Core Ultra 7 parts in this catalog it lacks the on-die NPU but often costs less.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating8.3 / 10

The Intel Core i7-12650H is a well-rounded performance mobile chip, suited to premium laptops balancing power and portability.

Best for

Premium laptops
Everyday productivity
Light content creation

Not for

Ultra-thin fanless laptops
Maximum battery life
Workstation-class loads

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Product Line	Core
Model Number	i7-12650H
Codename	Alder Lake
Release Year	2022

Segment and platform

Market Segment	Laptop
Microarchitecture	Alder Lake
Socket	FCBGA1744
Process Node	7 nm

Core configuration

Total Cores	10
Performance Cores	6
Efficiency Cores	4
Total Threads	16
SMT Enabled	Yes

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock	2.3 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	4.7 GHz
E-Core Base Clock	1.7 GHz
E-Core Boost Clock	3.5 GHz
Unlocked Multiplier	No

Cache

L3 Cache	24 MB

Power and thermal

Base Power	45 W
Max Turbo Power	115 W
Configurable TDP Floor	35 W

Memory

Memory Type	DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5, LPDDR4x
Max Memory Speed	4800 MT/s
Memory Channels	2
Max Memory Capacity	64 GB

Graphics and AI

Integrated Graphics	Yes
iGPU Model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Copilot Plus Certified	No

Expansion

PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0
PCIe Lanes	20

Form Factor	Laptop
TDP	45 W
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Intel Core i7-12650H?

The Intel Core i7-12650H has 10 cores and 16 threads, a 2.3 GHz base and 4.7 GHz boost clock, 24 MB of L3 cache and a 45 W TDP. Integrated graphics: Intel Iris Xe Graphics. Socket: FCBGA1744.

Will the Intel Core i7-12650H work with my current setup?

The Intel Core i7-12650H lists Socket is FCBGA1744. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.

Who is the Intel Core i7-12650H best suited to?

Best suited to: Premium laptops; Everyday productivity; Light content creation.

What are the drawbacks of the Intel Core i7-12650H?

Not the best fit for: Ultra-thin fanless laptops; Maximum battery life; Workstation-class loads.