Intel Core i9-12950HX vs Intel Celeron N2820

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Performance
Core i9-12950HX2,292% better
23,12963% of 36,991
Celeron N2820
9673% of 36,991

The Core i9-12950HX has 2,292% better performance than the Celeron N2820 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core i9-12950HX
39.232% of 121.53
Celeron N2820
No data available

The Core i9-12950HX has 32% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.

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Summary

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About the Intel Core i9-12950HX CPU

The Intel Core i9-12950HX is a 16-core (24-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q2 2022 with a suggested retail price of $590. It is part of Intel's Core i9 lineup, which is based on the Alder Lake-HX microarchitecture. The i9-12950HX is compatible with Intel BGA 1964 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm manufacturing process. It features the UHD Graphics 770 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i9-12950HX supports DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i9-12950HX has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 80 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 1.25 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 30 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i9-12950HX features 16 total cores which can process 24 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The 16 cores consist of 8 P-Cores and 8 E-Cores. P-Cores are designed for high-performance tasks and E-Cores are intended for efficiency and lighter tasks. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.3 GHz, and it can boost up to 5.0 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i9-12950HX includes an integrated graphics solution called UHD Graphics 770. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Core i9-12950HX has the 44th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 62.53% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 23,129 score and $590 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 39.2. This is the 81st best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

About the Intel Celeron N2820 CPU

The Intel Celeron N2820 is a 2-core (2-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q4 2013. It is part of Intel's Celeron lineup, which is based on the Bay Trail microarchitecture. The N2820 is compatible with Intel BGA 1170 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 22 nm manufacturing process. It features the HD Graphics integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Celeron N2820 supports DDR3 memory. In terms of cache, the Celeron N2820 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 56 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 512 KB, is larger but slower than the L1.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Celeron N2820 features 2 total cores which can process 2 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.2 GHz, and it can boost up to 2.4 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Celeron N2820 includes an integrated graphics solution called HD Graphics. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Celeron N2820 has the 703rd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 2.61% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoCore i9-12950HXCeleron N2820
ManufacturerIntelIntel
SeriesCore i9Celeron
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ2 2022Q4 2013
Launch Price (MSRP)$590--
Production StatusActiveActive
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core i9-12950HX2,292% better
23,12963% of 36,991
Celeron N2820
9673% of 36,991

The Core i9-12950HX has 2,292% better performance than the Celeron N2820 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i9-12950HX is ranked 44th with a score of 23,129, and the Celeron N2820 is ranked 703rd with a score of 967.

Performance per dollar
Core i9-12950HX
39.232% of 121.53
Celeron N2820
No data available

The Core i9-12950HX has 74% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core i9-12950HX's 39.2 performance per dollar ranks it 81st among the other benchmarked CPUs in our database.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i9-12950HX or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i7-13800H23,253+1%
Core i7-13705H23,213.5+0%
Core i9-12950HX23,129
Core i9-12900HX22,972-1%
Core i7-12800HX22,373-3%
Celeron N3060993-96%
Celeron N2807976-96%
Celeron N2820967-96%
Celeron N3050932-96%
Celeron N2815871.5-96%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i9-12950HX orCeleron N2820
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i5-1350P42.22+8%
Core i7-11850H40.9+4%
Core i7-13700H40.84+4%
Core i7-13620H40.81+4%
Core i9-13950HX40.61+4%
Core i9-12950HX39.2
Core i9-12900HX37.91-3%
Core i9-13980HX37.5-4%
Core i7-1370P37.17-5%
Core i7-10875H36.94-6%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkCore i9-12950HXCeleron N2820
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
23,129
(+2,291.83%)
967
3DMark Time Spy CPU
13,303
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Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
3,107
(+5,256.9%)
58
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
274
(+622.96%)
37.9
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
32,408
(+6,355.78%)
502
CPU Mark Single-Thread
3,828
(+535.88%)
602
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecCore i9-12950HXCeleron N2820
ManufacturerIntelIntel
FoundryIntelIntel
Process Size10 nm22 nm

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecCore i9-12950HXCeleron N2820
SeriesCore i9Celeron
MicroarchitectureAlder Lake-HXBay Trail
CodenameAlder Lake-HXBay Trail-M
Memory SupportDDR4-3200, DDR5-4800DDR3
Memory ChannelsDual-channel--
ECC MemoryYesNo

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecCore i9-12950HXCeleron N2820
Cores162
Threads242
Performance Cores (P-cores)8--
Efficient Cores (E-cores)8--
Clock Speed2.3 GHz2.2 GHz
Turbo Clock5.0 GHz2.4 GHz
P-core Clock2.3 GHz--
P-core Turbo Clock5.0 GHz--
E-core Clock Speed1700.0 MHz--
E-core Turbo Clock3.6 GHz--
Base Clock100 MHz--
Multiplier23.0x--
Multiplier UnlockedNoNo

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecCore i9-12950HXCeleron N2820
L1 Cache80 KB56 KB
L2 Cache1.25 MB512 KB
L3 Cache30 MB--
E-core L1 Cache96 KB--
E-core L2 Cache2 MB--

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecCore i9-12950HXCeleron N2820
SocketIntel BGA 1964Intel BGA 1170
PCI ExpressPCIe 5.0 x20--
Thermal Design Power (TDP)55 W7 W
Power Limit 1 (PL1)55 W--
Power Limit 2 (PL2)157 W--
TJ Max100 °C105 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecCore i9-12950HXCeleron N2820
Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 770HD Graphics
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, AES-NI, TSX, TXT, CLMUL, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, ABM, ADX, RdRand, TBT 2.0, TBT 3.0, vProMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, EIST, XD bit, BPT, NX

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.