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 11 laptops from $999, at an average price of $1187.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H is 44% faster and its entry price is $370 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 88 of 272 and delivers 34.1% 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 5 8645HS.

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

It is currently fitted in 11 laptops from $999, at an average price of $1187.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H is 44% faster and its entry price is $370 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

Performance summary

#88 of 272
Relative performance 34.1%
Laptops 11
Price from $999
Average price $1187

Recommended alternatives

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

Our pick Intel Core Ultra 7 255H 49.0% From $629 AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 48.5% From $1140 Intel Core Ultra 9 185H 46.3% From $1000 Intel Core 9 270H 46.0% From $967 AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS 45.3% From $763

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