Intel Core i7-12800HX
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

High-end

The Intel Core i7-12800HX is a high-end processor. It is a high-power chip (55 W): it performs like a desktop, and it also weighs, sounds and drinks like one. It came out in 2022.

It is currently fitted in 2 laptops from $4499, at an average price of $4549.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D is 101% faster and its entry price is $999 lower.

Frequently asked questions

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

The Intel Core i7-12800HX is a high-end processor. It is a high-power chip (55 W): it performs like a desktop, and it also weighs, sounds and drinks like one. It ranks 36 of 271 and delivers 49.7% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What does the HX mean in Intel processors?

The HX marks Intel's highest-power line: 55 W, derived from desktop parts. It performs the most, at the cost of weight, noise and battery.

What year is the Intel Core i7-12800HX from?

Intel Core i7-12800HX came out in 2022.

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

The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen AI 9 365.

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

It is currently fitted in 2 laptops from $4499, at an average price of $4549.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D is 101% faster and its entry price is $999 lower.

Specs

Model i7-12800HX
Manufacturer Intel
Family Intel® Core™ i7
Motherboard chipset Intel HM670
Boost frequency 4,8 GHz
Cores 16
Threads 24
Frequency 2 GHz
Cache 25 MB
Bus type DMI4
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes 20
PCI Express configurations 1x16+1x4,2x8+1x4
Configurable TDP-down 45 W
Cache type Smart Cache

Performance summary

#36 of 271
Relative performance 49.7%
Laptops 2
Price from $4499
Average price $4549

Recommended alternatives

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

Our pick AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D 100.0% From $3500 Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX 91.2% From $3599 AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX 89.6% From $2050 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 89.1% From $2049 AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX 79.7% From $1835

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