Intel Core i7-13850HX vs Intel Core i9-12950HX
55.8Single-core71
65.8Multi-core56.5
28.9Efficiencyspec-based28.9
73.7Platformspec-based68.1
8 spec wins — Intel Core i7-13850HX2 spec wins — Intel Core i9-12950HX
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i7-13850HX scores 58.2 against 57.9 for Intel Core i9-12950HX. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i7-13850HX edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-13850HX
- Stronger multi-core score: 66 vs 57
- 50% higher Efficiency cores: 12 vs 8
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- 29% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 24,833 vs 19,202
- 25% higher cores: 20 vs 16
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-12950HX
- Stronger single-core score: 71 vs 56
- 10% higher Base clock: 2.3 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13850HX | Intel Core i9-12950HX |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2022 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 55 W | 55 W |
| Max TDP | 157 W | 157 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13850HX | Intel Core i9-12950HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 20+25% | 16 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 12+50% | 8 |
| Threads | 28+17% | 24 |
| Base clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.3 GHz+10% |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz+6% | 5 GHz |
| L3 cache | 30 MB | 30 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13850HX | Intel Core i9-12950HX |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics (32 EU) | Intel UHD Graphics (32 EU) |
| iGPU clock | 1,600 MHz | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13850HX | Intel Core i9-12950HX |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+50% | 128 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13850HX | Intel Core i9-12950HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 1,812Top 44% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 24,833+29%Top 12% | 19,202Top 21% |
| PassMark | 35,983+16%Top 17% | 30,976Top 24% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,719Top 47% | 3,746+1%Top 44% |
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