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CPU
Intel

Intel Core i9-12950HX

Processor

CPU cores
16
CPU threads
24
Maximum boost clock
5 GHz*

Rendering performance

Median score · higher is better

Three-scene Blender rendering throughput. Versions, operating systems and rendering backends remain separate. This is not a gaming score.

Blender 4.3.0 / Windows / CPU
Intel Core i9-12950HX 215.27 samples/min 3 complete runs · Middle 50%: 211.75 - 221.69 · 16 core / 24 thread · Latest: 2025-02-25

Community submissions; cooling, power limits and system configuration can affect results.

Recorded results

Only the same benchmark, version, workload, scenario and unit share a row. Missing results are not zero. System results include the full submitted hardware and software configuration.

Blender Cycles / classroomCPU / Windows · 4.3.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-12950HX

46.82 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
16
CPU threads
24
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / Complete suiteCPU / Windows · 4.3.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-12950HX

215.27 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
16
CPU threads
24
CPU sockets
1
25th percentile
211.75027772152
75th percentile
221.68555742406
Blender Cycles / junkshopCPU / Windows · 4.3.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-12950HX

69.70 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
16
CPU threads
24
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / monsterCPU / Windows · 4.3.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-12950HX

100.28 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
16
CPU threads
24
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / classroomCPU / Windows · 4.0.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-12950HX

53.90 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
16
CPU threads
24
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / Complete suiteCPU / Windows · 4.0.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-12950HX

245.54 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
16
CPU threads
24
CPU sockets
1
25th percentile
244.86093632881
75th percentile
255.70838465412
Blender Cycles / junkshopCPU / Windows · 4.0.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-12950HX

74.98 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
16
CPU threads
24
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / monsterCPU / Windows · 4.0.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-12950HX

117.31 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
16
CPU threads
24
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / classroomCPU / Windows · 3.5.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-12950HX

38.82 samples/min

7 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
16
CPU threads
24
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / Complete suiteCPU / Windows · 3.5.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-12950HX

172.85 samples/min

7 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
16
CPU threads
24
CPU sockets
1
25th percentile
135.74045567494
75th percentile
254.59942206759
Blender Cycles / junkshopCPU / Windows · 3.5.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-12950HX

52.46 samples/min

7 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
16
CPU threads
24
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / monsterCPU / Windows · 3.5.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-12950HX

101.28 samples/min

7 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
16
CPU threads
24
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / classroomCPU / Windows · 3.4.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-12950HX

54.54 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
16
CPU threads
24
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / Complete suiteCPU / Windows · 3.4.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-12950HX

240.55 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
16
CPU threads
24
CPU sockets
1
25th percentile
193.10414113308
75th percentile
253.68506320238
Blender Cycles / junkshopCPU / Windows · 3.4.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-12950HX

74.37 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
16
CPU threads
24
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / monsterCPU / Windows · 3.4.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-12950HX

111.64 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
16
CPU threads
24
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / classroomCPU / Windows · 3.3.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-12950HX

53.93 samples/min

9 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
16
CPU threads
24
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / Complete suiteCPU / Windows · 3.3.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-12950HX

251.96 samples/min

9 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
16
CPU threads
24
CPU sockets
1
25th percentile
244.78372665862
75th percentile
276.15860960657
Blender Cycles / junkshopCPU / Windows · 3.3.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-12950HX

74.10 samples/min

9 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
16
CPU threads
24
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / monsterCPU / Windows · 3.3.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-12950HX

131.23 samples/min

9 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
16
CPU threads
24
CPU sockets
1

Processing & platform

CPU cores
16
Graphics
Intel® UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel® Processors*
CPU threads
24
Performance cores
8
Efficiency cores
8
Performance-core maximum turbo
5 GHz*
Efficiency-core maximum turbo
3.6 GHz*
Turbo Boost Max 3.0 frequency
5 GHz*
Integrated GPU maximum dynamic frequency
1,550 MHz*
Maximum supported memory bandwidth
76.80 GB/s*
Maximum boost clock
5 GHz*
L2 cache
14 MB
Socket / package
FCBGA1964*
Manufacturing process
Intel 7*

Cache hierarchy

  • L2 / total
    Level
    L2
    Scope
    total
    Size
    14 MB
  • Reported cache*
    Size
    30 MB*
    Level
    Reported cache (level unstated)*
    Scope
    Intel® Smart Cache*

CPU core groups

  • Performance
    Base frequency
    2.3 GHz
    Boost frequency
    5 GHz
    Cores
    8
    Threads
    16
  • Efficiency
    Base frequency
    1.7 GHz
    Boost frequency
    3.6 GHz
    Cores
    8
    Threads
    8

Memory & storage

Memory channels
2*

Supported memory

  • Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s*

Power specifications

Processor base power
45 W
Maximum turbo power
157 W

CPU power specifications

  • Minimum Assured Power*
    Power specification
    Minimum Assured Power*
    Rated power
    45 W*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 86 fields
ActiveManagementTech
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
AdaptixTechVersion
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
AESTech
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
AssuredPowerMin
45 W*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
BornOnDate
Q2'22*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
Cache
30 MB Intel® Smart Cache*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
ClockSpeedMax
5.00 GHz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
CodeNameText
Products formerly Alder Lake*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
CoreCount
16*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
CpuId
228439*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
CpuName
Intel® Core™ i9-12950HX Processor*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
DeepLearningBoostVersion
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
DeviceProtectionTechBootGuardVersion
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
DMIRevision
4.0*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
ECCMemory
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
ECoreTurboFreq
3.60 GHz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
EffCoreCount
8*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
Embedded
No*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
ExecuteDisable
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
ExtendedPageTables
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
FlexMemoryTechnology
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
GaussianNeuralAcceleratorVersion
3.0*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
GraphicsDeviceId
0x4688*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
GraphicsDirectXSupport
12.1*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
GraphicsExecutionUnits
32*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
GraphicsMaxFreq
1.55 GHz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
GraphicsMaxResolutionDP
7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
GraphicsMaxResolutionHDMI
4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
GraphicsMaxResolutionIFP
5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
GraphicsOpenCLSupport
3.0*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
GraphicsOpenGLSupport
4.6*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
GraphicsOutput
eDP 1.4b. DP 1.4a. HDMI 2.1*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
HyperThreading
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
InstructionSet
64-bit*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
InstructionSetExtensions
Intel® SSE4.1. Intel® SSE4.2. Intel® AVX2*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
IntelControlFlowEnforcementTechnology
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
IntelHardwareShield
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
IntelHighDefinitionAudio
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
IntelQAssistSWAccel
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
IntelSmartSoundTechnology
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
IntelThreadDirector
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
IntelTotalMemoryEncryption
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
IntelTotalMemoryEncryptionWithMultikey
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
IntelWakeonVoice
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
Lithography
Intel 7*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
MarketSegment
Mobile*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
MaxCPUs
1*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
MaxDMILanesCount
8*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
MaxMem
128 GB*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
MaxMemoryBandwidth
76.8 GB/s*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
MaxTurboPower
157 W*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
MemoryTypes
Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
MipiSoundwireVersion
1.2*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
ModeBasedExecutionControlVersion
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
MultiFormatCodecEngines
2*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
NumDisplaysSupported
4*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
NumMemoryChannels
2*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
NumPCIExpressPorts
20*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
OSGuardTechVersion
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
PackageSize
45.0 mm x 37.5 mm*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
PCIExpressConfigs
Up to 1x16+4. 2x8+4*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
PCIExpressRevision
5.0 and 4.0*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
PCoreTurboFreq
5.00 GHz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
PerfCoreCount
8*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
ProcessorBasePower
55 W*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
ProcessorGraphicsModelId
Intel® UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel® Processors*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
ProcessorNumber
i9-12950HX*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
ProductGroup
12th Generation Intel® Core™ i9 Processors*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
QuickSyncVideo
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
ScalableSockets
1S Only*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
SecureKeyTechVersion
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
SocketsSupported
FCBGA1964*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
SpeedShiftTechVersion
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
StableImagePlatformProgramVersion
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
StatusCodeText
Launched*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
ThermalJunctionRateCode
100°C*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
ThermalMonitoring2Indicator
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
ThreadCount
24*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
ThreatDetectTech
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
TurboBoostMaxTechMaxFreq
5.00 GHz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
TurboBoostMaxTechVersion
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
TXT
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
VolumeManagementDeviceVersion
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
VProTechnologyOptions
Intel vPro® Enterprise*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
VTD
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
VTX
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
117*
Specifications 2 · 12 fields
name
Intel Core i9-12950HX*
cores
8*
logicals
2*
samples
103*
price
590*
tdp
55*
date
2022-05-01*
socket
FCBGA1964*
category
Laptop*
speed
2,500*
turbo
5,000*
cpuCount
1*
Specifications 3 · 2 fields
brand
Intel*
name
Intel Core i9-12950HX*
Specifications 4 · 10 fields
Cache
30 MB Intel® Smart Cache*
BornOnDate
Q2'22*
Model
Intel® Core™ i9-12950HX Processor*
Price
$590.00*
MarketSegment
Mobile*
Lithography
Intel 7*
CoreCount
16*
ThreadCount
24*
ClockSpeedMax
5* GHz
TurboBoostMaxTechMaxFreq
5* GHz
Specifications 5 · 84 fields
Recommended Customer Price
$590.00*
Scope and conditions
source_native_row_context
Price scope
Historical source recommendation; not a current retail offer. The original currency notation is retained.*
Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost) on CPU
Yes*
Intel® Speed Shift Technology
Yes*
Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 ‡
Yes*
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ‡
Yes*
Instruction Set
64-bit*
Instruction Set Extensions
Intel® SSE4.1 | Intel® SSE4.2 | Intel® AVX2*
Thermal Monitoring Technologies
Yes*
Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD)
Yes*
Intel® Smart Sound Technology
Yes*
Intel® Wake on Voice
Yes*
Intel® High Definition Audio
Yes*
MIPI SoundWire*
1.2*
Intel® Adaptix™ Technology
Yes*
Intel® Flex Memory Access
Yes*
Intel vPro® Eligibility ‡
Intel vPro® Enterprise*
Intel® Threat Detection Technology (TDT)
Yes*
Total Cores
16*
Intel® Active Management Technology (AMT) ‡
Yes*
Intel® Hardware Shield Eligibility ‡
Yes*
Intel® Control-Flow Enforcement Technology
Yes*
Intel® Total Memory Encryption - Multi Key
Yes*
Intel® Total Memory Encryption
Yes*
Intel® AES New Instructions
Yes*
Secure Key
Yes*
Intel® OS Guard
Yes*
# of Performance-cores
8*
Intel® Trusted Execution Technology ‡
Yes*
Execute Disable Bit ‡
Yes*
Intel® Boot Guard
Yes*
Mode-based Execute Control (MBEC)
Yes*
Intel® Stable IT Platform Program (SIPP)
Yes*
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) ‡
Yes*
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) ‡
Yes*
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) ‡
Yes*
Intel® QuickAssist Software Acceleration
Yes*
# of Efficient-cores
8*
Total Threads
24*
Max Turbo Frequency
5.0* GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
5.0* GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency
3.6* GHz
Cache
30.0* MB
Scope and conditions
source_native_row_context
Cache description
Intel® Smart Cache*
Original declaration
30 MB Intel® Smart Cache*
Processor Base Power
55* W
Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency ‡
5.0* GHz
Maximum Turbo Power
157* W
Minimum Assured Power
45* W
Marketing Status
Launched*
Launch Date
Q2'22*
Embedded Options Available
No*
Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type)
128* GB
Memory Types
Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s*
Product Collection
12th Generation Intel® Core™ i9 Processors*
Max # of Memory Channels
2*
Max Memory Bandwidth
76.8* GB/s
ECC Memory Supported ‡
Yes*
GPU Name‡
Intel® UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel® Processors*
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
1.55* GHz
Vertical Segment
Mobile*
Graphics Output
eDP 1.4b | DP 1.4a | HDMI 2.1*
Execution Units
32*
Max Resolution (HDMI)‡
4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz*
Max Resolution (DP)‡
7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz*
Max Resolution (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel)‡
5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz*
DirectX* Support
12.1*
OpenGL* Support
4.6*
OpenCL* Support
3.0*
Multi-Format Codec Engines
2*
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Yes*
Processor Number
i9-12950HX*
# of Displays Supported ‡
4*
Device ID
0x4688*
Direct Media Interface (DMI) Revision
4.0*
Max # of DMI Lanes
8*
Scalability
1S Only*
PCI Express Revision
5.0 and 4.0*
Lithography
Intel 7*
PCI Express Configurations ‡
Up to 1x16+4 | 2x8+4*
Max # of PCI Express Lanes
20*
Sockets Supported
FCBGA1964*
Max CPU Configuration
1*
TJUNCTION
100* °C
Package Size
45.0 mm x 37.5 mm*
Intel® Gaussian & Neural Accelerator
3.0*
Intel® Thread Director
Yes*

* Provisional data