Processor Intel Core i9-12950HX, specifications and benchmarks

This section provides a comprehensive overview of the processors generation and family, explaining the specific market segment it is designed for. It covers key details such as the CPUs position within its product lineup, its intended use cases (e.g., consumer, server, or workstation), and how its generation compares to previous models.

• Segment
  Mobile
• Family
  Intel Core i9
• Generation
  12
• CPU group
  Intel Core i 12000H
• Predecessor
  No
• Successor
  No

Intel Core i9-12950HX. This section highlights key performance parameters of the processor, including the number of cores, threads, and clock speeds (base and boost frequencies). These metrics directly impact multitasking capabilities and overall system performance in both single-threaded and multi-threaded applications.

• Frequency
  2.30 GHz
• CPU Cores
  16
• Turbo (1 Core)
  No
• CPU Threads
  24
• Turbo (2 Cores)
  No turbo
• Hyperthreading
  Yes
• Overclocking
  Yes
• Core architecture
  hybrid
• A core
  8x Golden Cove / 2.30 GHz (5.00 GHz)
• B core
  8x Gracemont / 1.70 GHz (3.60 GHz)

This section provides details on the integrated graphics capabilities of the processor. It covers the architecture, performance characteristics, and supported technologies (e.g., DirectX, OpenGL), which are essential for systems without dedicated GPUs or for mobile devices that require energy-efficient graphics processing.

• GPU name
  Intel UHD Graphics 770
• GPU frequency
  0.30 GHz
• GPU (Turbo)
  No turbo
• Execution units
  32
• Shader
  256
• Max. GPU Memory
  16 GB
• Max. displays
  3
• Generation
  11
• DirectX Version
  12
• Technology
  10 nm
• Release date
  Q4/2021

This section covers the built-in hardware codec support for video and image processing. The processor’s ability to handle codecs like H.264, HEVC, and VP9 directly influences its performance in tasks such as video playback, editing, and streaming. This hardware acceleration ensures smoother media handling with lower CPU utilization.

• h265 / HEVC (8 bit)
  Decode / Encode
• h265 / HEVC (10 bit)
  Decode / Encode
• h264
  Decode / Encode
• VP9
  Decode / Encode
• VP8
  Decode / Encode
• AV1
  Decode
• AVC
  Decode / Encode
• VC-1
  Decode
• JPEG
  Decode / Encode

This section breaks down the technical characteristics of the memory supported by the processor, including the types (e.g., DDR4, DDR5), number of memory channels, and maximum supported memory speed. It also covers PCI Express support, which determines the bandwidth available for GPUs, SSDs, and other peripherals, critical for high-performance systems.

• Memory type
  DDR4-3200 DDR5-4800 LPDDR4X-4266 LPDDR5-5200
• Max. Memory
  128 GB
• ECC
  Yes
• Memory channels
  2
• PCIe
  5.0 x 20
• Bandwidth
  76.8 GB/s

This section focuses on the hardware-based security technologies integrated into the processor. These include encryption support features such as AES-NI, Intel SGX, and AMD Secure Memory Encryption, which provide robust protection for sensitive data and help mitigate cybersecurity risks.

• AES-NI
  Yes

• TDP (PL1)
  55 W
• TDP up
  No
• TDP (PL2)
  157 W
• TDP down
  45 W
• Tjunction max.
  100 °C

This section explains the underlying technologies that enable the processor to deliver high performance. It includes details about the manufacturing process (e.g., 7nm, 10nm), supported instruction sets (e.g., AVX, SSE), and virtual machine extensions that enhance compatibility and efficiency across various workloads.

• Instruction set (ISA)
  x86-64 (64 bit)
• Virtualization
  VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
• ISA extensions
  SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
• L2-Cache
  14.00 MB
• L3-Cache
  30.00 MB
• Architecture
  Alder Lake H
• Technology
  10 nm
• Socket
  BGA 1744
• Release date
  Q2/2022

Common positions Intel Core i9-12950HX CPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

• Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)
  31 place
• Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)
  56 place
• Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
  80 place
• Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
  84 place
• iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
  420 place
• Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
  74 place
• Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
  91 place
• Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
  55 place