Core i5-12500H vs Core i7-12650H: specs and benchmark comparison
Short verdict
Intel Core i7-12650H leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: multi-thread performance. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
Compare with AIMulti-thread performance
B +12.8%Intel Core i7-12650H leads in this scenario (up to 12.8% in comparable benchmarks).
No comparable benchmarks yet: single-thread performance, gaming (cpu-bound scenarios), power efficiency.
Advantages
Only measured and rated values: a noticeable benchmark gap and specs where more is better.
Where Core i5-12500H is better1
Cores 2 more12 (4P + 8E) vs 10 (6P + 4E)
Where Core i7-12650H is better2
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0 10.3% faster156 samples/min vs 141 samples/min
L3 cache 6 MB more24 MB vs 18 MB
Benchmarks
Results are compared within one benchmark, one version and the same conditions. Laptop chip results depend on the laptop model: its maker sets the power limit and cooling.
- B ahead by 10.3%
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0
CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom · samples/min, higher is better
Core i5-12500H141.4 samples/minCore i7-12650H156 samples/minPosition among tested models (89)
A · 141B · 1560200400600800Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, samples/min. Intel Core i7-12650H is ahead by 10.3% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · Intel Core i5-12500H
141.4 samples/min · community measurement, sample 66 · November 15, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 66 submissions (5 outliers excluded), interquartile range 126.2–153.4; submissions 2025-08-05 to 2026-02-19; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-15.
- B · Intel Core i7-12650H
156 samples/min · community measurement, sample 28 · November 15, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 28 submissions (4 outliers excluded), interquartile range 144.16–171.56; submissions 2025-07-17 to 2026-01-26; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-15.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Cycles render in Blender Benchmark. Median of the sum of samples per minute over three scenes after removing outliers.
Other comparable benchmarks (4)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 4.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 149.9 | 152.9 | B +2% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.5.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 157.2 | 168 | B +6.9% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 154.9 | 163.4 | B +5.5% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 140.2 | 158.2 | B +12.8% |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Reference results (13)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 115.6 | 183.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 174.8 | 135.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 150.2 | 173.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 184.7 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 174.9 | 180.1 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 180.4 | 171.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 161.1 | 171.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 140.4 | 150 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 152.3 | 141 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 144.8 | 142 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 149.5 | 132.7 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 186.6 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 5.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 118 | no pair |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Specifications
Chip maker values. The laptop maker sets the power limit and clocks in each laptop.
| Specification | A · Core i5-12500H | B · Core i7-12650H | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cores and clocks | |||
| CoresCores of different types may differ in performance. | 12 (4P + 8E) | 10 (6P + 4E) | A: 2 more |
| Threads | 16 | 16 | equal |
| Max clock (Boost/Turbo) | 4.5 GHz | 4.7 GHz | B: 0.2 GHz more |
| Cache | |||
| L3 cache | 18 MB | 24 MB | B: 6 MB more |
| Platform | |||
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | FCBGA1744 | equal |
| Process node | Intel 7 | Intel 7 | equal |
| Memory and interfaces | |||
| Memory type | DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR4x, LPDDR5 | DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR4x, LPDDR5 | equal |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 | equal |
| Official memory speedFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown. | 4,800 MT/s | 4,800 MT/s | equal |
| Max memory capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB | equal |
| PCI Express | PCIe 4.0, 28 lanes | PCIe 4.0, 28 lanes | equal |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics (eligible) | Intel UHD Graphics (12th gen) | differs |
| Power | |||
| Processor Base Power (Intel) | 45 W | 45 W | equal |
| Maximum Turbo Power (Intel) | 95 W | 115 W | B: 20 W higher |
| Minimum Assured Power (Intel)The lower bound to which the laptop maker can reduce the CPU’s base power. | 35 W | 35 W | equal |
Cores and clocks
Cores
A12 (4P + 8E)
B10 (6P + 4E)
A: 2 moreCores of different types may differ in performance.
Threads
A16
B16
equalMax clock (Boost/Turbo)
A4.5 GHz
B4.7 GHz
B: 0.2 GHz more
Cache
L3 cache
A18 MB
B24 MB
B: 6 MB more
Platform
Socket
AFCBGA1744
BFCBGA1744
equalProcess node
AIntel 7
BIntel 7
equal
Memory and interfaces
Memory type
ADDR4, DDR5, LPDDR4x, LPDDR5
BDDR4, DDR5, LPDDR4x, LPDDR5
equalMemory channels
A2
B2
equalOfficial memory speed
A4,800 MT/s
B4,800 MT/s
equalFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown.
Max memory capacity
A64 GB
B64 GB
equalPCI Express
APCIe 4.0, 28 lanes
BPCIe 4.0, 28 lanes
equalIntegrated graphics
AIntel Iris Xe Graphics (eligible)
BIntel UHD Graphics (12th gen)
differs
Power
Processor Base Power (Intel)
A45 W
B45 W
equalMaximum Turbo Power (Intel)
A95 W
B115 W
B: 20 W higherMinimum Assured Power (Intel)
A35 W
B35 W
equalThe lower bound to which the laptop maker can reduce the CPU’s base power.
“More” does not always mean “better”: higher power draw or size is a system requirement, not an advantage (such bars are dimmed).
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Questions and answers
Do Intel Core i5-12500H and Intel Core i7-12650H fit the same motherboard?
Both CPUs use the FCBGA1744 socket. Support on a specific board depends on the chipset and BIOS version, so check the board maker’s CPU support list.
How many cores and threads do Intel Core i5-12500H and Intel Core i7-12650H have?
Intel Core i5-12500H: 12 cores / 16 threads. Intel Core i7-12650H: 10 cores / 16 threads (manufacturer data).
Do these CPUs have integrated graphics?
Intel Core i5-12500H: Intel Iris Xe Graphics (eligible). Intel Core i7-12650H: Intel UHD Graphics (12th gen).
Which is faster: Intel Core i5-12500H or Intel Core i7-12650H?
Intel Core i7-12650H leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: multi-thread performance. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
See also
Data sources (2)
- Intel — specifications of Intel Core i5-12500H, specifications of Intel Core i7-12650Hchecked November 7, 2026
- Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation) — benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.6.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.0.0checked November 14, 2026
How we compare: methodology. Where the data comes from: sources.