Intel Core i7-12650H
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Mid-range

The Intel Core i7-12650H is a mid-range processor. It is a mid-power chip (45 W): enough for real work without the weight or the noise of a gaming laptop. It came out in 2022.

It is currently fitted in 2 laptops from €1367, at an average price of €1593.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is 15% faster and its entry price is €9 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Intel Core i7-12650H a good processor?

The Intel Core i7-12650H is a mid-range processor. It is a mid-power chip (45 W): enough for real work without the weight or the noise of a gaming laptop. It ranks 59 of 142 and delivers 35.8% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What does the H mean in Intel processors?

The H marks Intel's mid line: 45 W, the usual balance in a work laptop.

What year is the Intel Core i7-12650H from?

Intel Core i7-12650H came out in 2022.

What is the AMD equivalent of Intel Core i7-12650H?

The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen 7 170.

How much does a laptop with the Intel Core i7-12650H cost?

It is currently fitted in 2 laptops from €1367, at an average price of €1593.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is 15% faster and its entry price is €9 lower.

Specs

Model i7-12650H
Manufacturer Intel
Family Intel® Core™ i7
Motherboard chipset Intel SoC
Boost frequency 4,7 GHz
Cores 10
Threads 16
Frequency 2,3 GHz
Cache 24 MB
Configurable TDP-down 35 W
Cache type Smart Cache
Generation 12th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Base power 45 W
Maximum turbo power 115 W
Efficient-core boost frequency 3,5 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency 3,5 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency 4,7 GHz
Performance cores 6
Efficient cores 4
Performance-core boost frequency 4,7 GHz

Performance summary

#59 of 142
Relative performance 35.8%
Laptops 2
Price from €1367
Average price €1593

Recommended alternatives

More powerful, also mid-power, with a similar starting price

Our pick Intel Core Ultra 7 155H 41.1% From €1357 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H 59.6% From €1499 AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 58.6% From €1775 Intel Core Ultra 7 255H 51.4% From €1656 AMD Ryzen 7 260 47.2% From €1752

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