Core i7-12650HX vs Xeon W-1370

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-12650HX

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

106%

#140

Core i7-12650HX

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

97%

#153

Core i7-1370P

MSRP: $438|Avg: $280

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-1370

#106

Xeon Gold 6143

MSRP: $342|Avg: $342

102%

#115

Xeon W-1370

MSRP: $323|Avg: $323

100%

#119

Xeon 6505P

MSRP: $563|Avg: $563

98%

#130

EPYC 9115

MSRP: $726|Avg: $726

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($323) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-1370 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i7-12650HX	Xeon W-1370
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($323)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-HX (2022) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-S (2021) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-12650HX ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($323 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i7-12650HX	Xeon W-1370
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($323)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i7-12650HX Benchmark Check

Xeon W-1370 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-12650HX and Xeon W-1370

Core i7-12650HX

The Core i7-12650HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 May 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-HX (2022) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1964. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 23,215 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon W-1370

The Xeon W-1370 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 22,948 points. Launch price was $362.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-12650HX packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Xeon W-1370 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-12650HX has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-12650HX versus 5.1 GHz on the Xeon W-1370 — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1370 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Core i7-12650HX uses the Alder Lake-HX (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon W-1370 uses Rocket Lake-S (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-12650HX scores 23,215 against the Xeon W-1370's 22,948 — a 1.2% lead for the Core i7-12650HX. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-12650HX vs 16 MB (total) on the Xeon W-1370.

Feature	Core i7-12650HX	Xeon W-1370
Cores / Threads	14 / 20+75%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.7 GHz	5.1 GHz+9%
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.9 GHz+45%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)+50%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512 kB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-HX (2022)	Rocket Lake-S (2021)
PassMark	23,215+1%	22,948
Geekbench 6 Single	2,400	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	10,250	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-12650HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon W-1370 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-12650HX	Xeon W-1370
Socket	FCBGA1964	LGA1200
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	48	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-12650HX) / not specified (Xeon W-1370). The Core i7-12650HX includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770), while the Xeon W-1370 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-12650HX targets Gaming Laptop.