Intel Core i9-12950HX
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

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 2 laptops from €4457, at an average price of €4889.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX is 81% faster and its entry price is €2434 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 30 of 160 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 2 laptops from €4457, at an average price of €4889.

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 €2434 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
Generation 12th gen Intel® Core™ i9
Base power 55 W
Maximum turbo power 157 W
Efficient-core base frequency 3,6 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency 3,6 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency 5 GHz
Performance cores 8
Efficient cores 8

Performance summary

#30 of 160
Relative performance 49.6%
Laptops 2
Price from €4457
Average price €4889

Recommended alternatives

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

Our pick AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX 89.6% From €2024 Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX 91.2% From €4978 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 89.1% From €3287 AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 87.8% From €2591 AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX 86.2% From €2750

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