Intel Core i7-13650HX vs Intel Core i9-12900HK
62.2Single-core60.5
54.5Multi-core51
28.9Efficiencyspec-based40.5
—iGPU55.7
66Platformspec-based59
9 spec wins — Intel Core i7-13650HX2 spec wins — Intel Core i9-12900HK
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i7-13650HX scores 54.3 against 53.5 for Intel Core i9-12900HK. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i7-13650HX edges ahead in multi-core and single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-13650HX
- Stronger multi-core score: 55 vs 51
- 200% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 64 GB
- 37% higher Max TDP: 157 W vs 115 W
- 20% higher PassMark: 29,930 vs 24,954
- 12% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 19,630 vs 17,600
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-12900HK
- 18% lower Base TDP: 45 W vs 55 W
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13650HX | Intel Core i9-12900HK |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2022 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 55 W | 45 W+18% |
| Max TDP | 157 W+37% | 115 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13650HX | Intel Core i9-12900HK |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 14 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 8 |
| Threads | 20 | 20 |
| Base clock | 2.6 GHz+4% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5 GHz+2% |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13650HX | Intel Core i9-12900HK |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics (16 EU) | Intel Iris Xe (96 EU) |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | 1,450 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13650HX | Intel Core i9-12900HK |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / LPDDR5-5200 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+200% | 64 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13650HX | Intel Core i9-12900HK |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,558+4%Top 49% | 2,450Bottom 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,261+4%Top 34% | 12,700Top 38% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,831+1%Top 35% | 1,810Top 38% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 19,630+12%Top 17% | 17,600Top 25% |
| PassMark | 29,930+20%Top 23% | 24,954Top 35% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | — | 1,496Top 43% |
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