Core i7-12850HX

The Core i7-12850HX is a 16-core / 24-thread processor based on the Alder Lake-HX (2022) architecture, manufactured on a Intel 7 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 4.8 GHz from a base frequency of 2.1 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 25 MB (total) of L3 cache, plus 1.25 MB (per core) of L2 cache and 80K (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 30,596, placing it in the High-End performance tier as a Aging generation product.

The Core i7-12850HX fits into the FCBGA1964 socket and supports PCIe 5.0 with 20 total PCIe lanes for expansion cards and storage. It supports DDR4, DDR5 memory at speeds up to DDR5-4800 (faster RAM improves bandwidth-sensitive workloads), with a maximum capacity of 128 GB across 2 channels (dual-channel doubles bandwidth). It supports ECC memory, providing error-correcting capabilities — essential for mission-critical workloads and servers. Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 770 — allows display output without a dedicated GPU, useful for troubleshooting and light tasks.

The Core i7-12850HX is primarily designed for Mobile Workstation. It features an unlocked multiplier, allowing enthusiasts to overclock beyond stock frequencies for additional performance. It supports AVX-512 instructions — specialized SIMD operations that significantly accelerate AI inference, scientific computing, and video encoding workloads. Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d — enables running virtual machines efficiently (important for development and server workloads).

The Core i7-12850HX has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 55 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Performance ranking position: #417 out of all indexed processors.