Intel Core i9-12950HX
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High-end

The Intel Core i9-12950HX 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 a single laptop, which costs $2999.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX is 81% faster and its entry price is $949 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Intel Core i9-12950HX a good processor?

The Intel Core i9-12950HX 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 37 of 271 and delivers 49.6% 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 i9-12950HX from?

Intel Core i9-12950HX came out in 2022.

What is the AMD equivalent of Intel Core i9-12950HX?

The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen AI 9 365.

How much does a laptop with the Intel Core i9-12950HX cost?

It is currently fitted in a single laptop, which costs $2999.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX is 81% faster and its entry price is $949 lower.

Specs

Model i9-12950HX
Manufacturer Intel
Family Intel® Core™ i9
Motherboard chipset Intel WM690
Boost frequency 5 GHz
Cores 16
Number of processors supported 1
Threads 24
Frequency 2,3 GHz
Cache 30 MB
Bus type DMI4
Configurable TDP-down 45 W
Cache type Smart Cache

Performance summary

#37 of 271
Relative performance 49.6%
Laptops 1
Price from $2999
Average price $2999

Recommended alternatives

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

Our pick AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX 89.6% From $2050 AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D 100.0% From $3500 Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 95.2% From $4154 Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX 91.2% From $3695 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 89.1% From $1990

Laptops with Intel Core i9-12950HX:

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  • Lenovo ThinkPad P P16 Gen 1 21D6008WUS

    4 years ago

    Lenovo ThinkPad P P16 Gen 1 21D6008WUS
    Intel Core i9 i9-12950HX
    16" 2560x1600 IPS
    1TB SSD M.2
    32GB DDR5-SDRAM
    Windows 11 Pro
    NVIDIA RTX A2000 8GB GDDR6
    7.2
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    In 1 store
    $2999

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