Intel Core i7-12700H
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

High-end

The Intel Core i7-12700H is a high-end 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 8 laptops from €1665, at an average price of €2844.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H is 23% faster and its entry price is €18 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Intel Core i7-12700H a good processor?

The Intel Core i7-12700H is a high-end 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 46 of 161 and delivers 40.0% 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 i7-12700H from?

Intel Core i7-12700H came out in 2022.

What is the AMD equivalent of Intel Core i7-12700H?

The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen AI 7 350.

How much does a laptop with the Intel Core i7-12700H cost?

It is currently fitted in 8 laptops from €1665, at an average price of €2844.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H is 23% faster and its entry price is €18 lower.

Specs

Model i7-12700H
Manufacturer Intel
Family Intel® Core™ i7
Socket BGA 1744
System bus rate 4 GT/s
Motherboard chipset Intel SoC
Boost frequency 4,7 GHz
Cores 14
Number of processors supported 1
Threads 20
Frequency 2,3 GHz
Cache 24 MB
Lithography 14 nm
Operating modes 32-bit,64-bit
Bus type DMI4
Codename Alder Lake
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 45 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes 28
PCI Express slots version 3.0
PCI Express configurations 1x4,2x2,1x2+2x1,4x1
Configurable TDP-down 35 W
Tjunction 100 °C
Configurable TDP-down frequency 0,8 GHz
Cache type Smart Cache
Configurable TDP-up frequency 2,3 GHz
Configurable TDP-up 25 W
Generation 12th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Base power 45 W
Maximum turbo power 115 W
Efficient-core base frequency 1,7 GHz
Efficient-core boost frequency 3,5 GHz
Performance-core base frequency 2,3 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency 3,5 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency 4,7 GHz
Performance cores 6
Efficient cores 8
Performance-core boost frequency 4,7 GHz

Performance summary

#46 of 161
Relative performance 40.0%
Laptops 8
Price from €1665
Average price €2844

Recommended alternatives

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

Our pick Intel Core Ultra 7 255H 49.0% From €1647 Intel Core Ultra 9 285H 54.6% From €2269 Intel Core Ultra 7 265H 54.4% From €1883 AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 48.5% From €1797 Intel Core Ultra 9 185H 46.3% From €1687

Laptops with Intel Core i7-12700H:

Sort by
Filter   Filter by features