Core Ultra 7 165H vs Core i7-12800HE

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 Ultra 7 165H

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

105%

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

103%

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

102%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

101%

#128

Core Ultra 7 165H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-12800HE

#97

Core Ultra 5 226V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

108%

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

103%

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

102%

#107

Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

101%

#111

Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180

100%

#112

Core i7-12800HE

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

96%

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

94%

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

93%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core Ultra 7 165H leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i7-12800HE is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core Ultra 7 165H	Core i7-12800HE
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Meteor Lake-H (2023) / 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-H (2022) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core Ultra 7 165H	Core i7-12800HE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 Ultra 7 165H Benchmark Check

Core i7-12800HE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 7 165H and Core i7-12800HE

Core Ultra 7 165H

The Core Ultra 7 165H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Meteor Lake-H (2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 22 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2049. Thermal design power (TDP): + 24 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 25,849 points. Launch price was $460.

Core i7-12800HE

The Core i7-12800HE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-H (2022) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 26,096 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core Ultra 7 165H packs 16 cores / 22 threads, while the Core i7-12800HE offers 14 cores / 20 threads — the Core Ultra 7 165H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 165H versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i7-12800HE — a 8.3% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 7 165H (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core Ultra 7 165H uses the Meteor Lake-H (2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i7-12800HE uses Alder Lake-H (2022) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 7 165H scores 25,849 against the Core i7-12800HE's 26,096 — a 1% lead for the Core i7-12800HE. Both processors carry 24 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core Ultra 7 165H	Core i7-12800HE
Cores / Threads	16 / 22+14%	14 / 20
Boost Clock	5 GHz+9%	4.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.8 GHz+58%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)	24 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+60%	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	7 nm-30%	10 nm
Architecture	Meteor Lake-H (2023)	Alder Lake-H (2022)
PassMark	25,849	26,096
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,750
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	12,200

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Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 7 165H uses the FCBGA2049 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i7-12800HE uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core Ultra 7 165H	Core i7-12800HE
Socket	FCBGA2049	FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	28

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core Ultra 7 165H) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-12800HE). The Core i7-12800HE includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics), while the Core Ultra 7 165H requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-12800HE targets Embedded.