Intel Core i7-12800H
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

High-end

The Intel Core i7-12800H 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 2 laptops from $1299, at an average price of $1642.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H is 29% faster and its entry price is $670 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Intel Core i7-12800H a good processor?

The Intel Core i7-12800H 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 73 of 281 and delivers 37.9% 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 i7-12800H from?

Intel Core i7-12800H came out in 2022.

What is the AMD equivalent of Intel Core i7-12800H?

The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U.

How much does a laptop with the Intel Core i7-12800H cost?

It is currently fitted in 2 laptops from $1299, at an average price of $1642.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H is 29% faster and its entry price is $670 lower.

Specs

Model i7-12800H
Manufacturer Intel
Family Intel® Core™ i7
Socket BGA 1744
Boost frequency 4,8 GHz
Cores 14
Threads 20
Frequency 2,4 GHz
Cache 24 MB
Operating modes 32-bit,64-bit
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 45 W
Configurable TDP-down 35 W
Cache type Smart Cache

Performance summary

#73 of 281
Relative performance 37.9%
Laptops 2
Price from $1299
Average price $1642

Recommended alternatives

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

Our pick Intel Core Ultra 7 255H 49.0% From $629 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H 56.8% From $1700 AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 48.5% From $1400 Intel Core Ultra 9 185H 46.3% From $1239 AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS 45.3% From $763

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