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Intel Core i9-12950HX

Explore Intel Core i9-12950HX technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
8.2/ 10
Technical rating

Very good

Intel Core i9-12950HX is a Laptop processor with 16 cores and 0 threads. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 30971 and a single-thread rating of 3745. Its stated TDP is 55 W.

CPU Mark30,971
960 samples
Single Thread3,745
Overall rank#533
of 6,054
Reference price$590.00

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Very good
8.2Very good

Intel Core i9-12950HX is a Laptop processor with 16 cores and 0 threads. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 30971 and a single-thread rating of 3745. Its stated TDP is 55 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core i9-12950HX is a Laptop released in 2022. Recorded specifications include a 55 W reference TDP, a 30,971 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 30,971 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 3,745 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

No confirmed socket is recorded for this processor. Verify the exact device or motherboard with the manufacturer before planning an upgrade.

Memory and power

Recorded memory support: DDR5-4800. The 55 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Core i9-12950HX specifications?

The main recorded details are a 55 W reference TDP, a 30,971 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core i9-12950HX good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Core i9-12950HX?

A confirmed socket is not recorded here. Use the device model or manufacturer specifications to identify compatible hardware.

How much power does the Intel Core i9-12950HX use?

The recorded reference TDP is 55 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

02Intel Core i7-13700HXIntel31,533 points
03Intel Core i9-12950HXThis CPU30,971 points
04Intel Core i7-12800HXIntel30,964 points
05Intel Core i7-12850HXIntel30,415 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

02Intel Core i7-13700HXIntel3,791 points
03Intel Core i9-12950HXThis CPU3,745 points
04Intel Core i7-12800HXIntel3,668 points
05Intel Core i7-12850HXIntel3,651 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Core i7-13700HXIntel573.3 Mark/W
02Intel Core i9-12950HXThis CPU563.1 Mark/W
03Intel Core i7-12800HXIntel563.0 Mark/W
04Intel Core i7-12850HXIntel553.0 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
361,336.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
20,908.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
21,909.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
132.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
77,864.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
105,498.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
2,057.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
40,195.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryLaptop
Release year2022
Socket—
Cores / threads16 / —
Base clock—
Max turbo—
TDP55 W
Integrated graphicsIntel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors

Memory support

DDR4
Memory typeDDR4 / DDR5
Official speedDDR4-3200 / DDR5-4800
Maximum capacity128 GB

Cache hierarchy

L1I8 x 32 KB
L1D8 x 48 KB
L28 x 1280 KB
L330 MB