Intel Core i7-13850HX vs Intel Core i7-12850HX

Processor comparisons 02-02-2023

   For example you are thinking about choosing a processor, you will be able to make a choice after reading the full tests Intel Core i7-13850HX vs Intel Core i7-12850HX and understand which is better for games or simple use for streaming, machine learning, video editing, rendering, programming. Here you can find useful information from several benchmarks or real streaming and video editing tests. A careful review of all the technical characteristics, to make it easier to understand, is made by the table.
   From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests like Gears 5, RealBench, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, SuperPi, 3DMark, WPrime, PassMark, DaVinci Resolve Studio, Furmark, Dolphin Emulator, PCMark 10, UserBenchmark, Prime95, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), MATLAB, 7zip, Blender, Blender, AIDA64, GeekBench 6, 5.2, Handbrake, VeraCrypt.
   And how good the processors are in games:

Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare
Halo Infinite
Grand Theft Auto V
Last Man Standing
Death Stranding
Fortnite
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Rainbow Six Siege
Cyberpunk 2077
Apex Legends
Watch Dogs Legion
Borderlands 3
Fallout 76
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Overwatch
Red Dead Redemption 2
Valorant
DOOM: Eternal
Valheim

After looking at the data these benchmarks and videos, you already be able to understand which CPU is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i7-12850HX or Intel Core i7-13850HX.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Core i7-13850HX

63%

Core i7-12850HX

61%

The number of this parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i7-13850HX is 3% better than Core i7-12850HX. The data source is several popular tests. Detailed information can be found below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i7-13850HX

60%

Core i7-12850HX

58%

For the maximum in this test, the results of the most powerful processor in the site database are taken. And of course, this is a server processor, on which no one will run games. Because this processor costs several tens of thousands of dollars. And if it seems to you that the selected CPU has a low game result, just look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the summary table below.
List of less popular games in which CPU comparisons were performed: Half-Life: Alyx, Horizon Zero Dawn, Forza Horizon 4, Battlefield V, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Metro Exodus, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, NBA 2K20, Control, Monster Hunter World, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Ghostrunner, League of Legends (LOL), DOTA 2A, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Hitman 3.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	106.2	102.4
Valorant	120.7	116.4
Cyberpunk 2077	67.6	65.2
Apex Legends	113.4	109.4
Call of Duty Warzone	90.5	87.3
Overwatch	97.8	94.3
Red Dead Redemption 2	83.3	80.3
DOOM Eternal	60.3	58.2
Warzone	94.1	90.8
Assassin's Creed	101.4	97.8
Valheim	100.2	96.6

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The computers that were in the comparisons not only did they have different amounts of RAM and different video cards. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: FullHD, 2K or 4K. So the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. To be sure exactly how much performance the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Core i7-13850HX

106%

Core i7-12850HX

109%

To make a finishing resolution on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. It is clear that the newer the generation, the better the performance of the processor in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i7-12850HX is more energy efficient than the Core i7-13850HX as it consumes less power: 55W vs. 55W. Power consumption is particularly important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, it will be useful to know its TDP. It is necessary to count so that the TDP data specified in the cooler specification is greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

If you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for machine learning, video rendering or video editing, streaming, programming, then first of all you need to pay attention to the performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the processor uses all cores and threads that it has to the maximum to reach maximum performance. You will find out this data from the benchmark tables below. Before you take into account the data from these tests, be sure to check whether the program you are going to use on your computer supports multi-threaded mode. Since there are still many programs that use only one core to work, and all the advantages of multi-core mode are unused.

Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Core i7-13850HX	Intel Core i7-12850HX
Cinbench 15 Single-core	381	491
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	4004	3628
Cinbench 20 Single-core	634	1184
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	8901	8244
Cinbench 23 Single-core	2251	2780
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	25613	27196

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i7-13850HX	Intel Core i7-12850HX
Single-Core	2058	6519
Multi-Core	43657	38078

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i7-13850HX	Intel Core i7-12850HX
Single-Core	1755	1813
Multi-Core	17851	14133

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the most useful will be the the possibility of overclocking it and release date of the processor. The later the processor is released, the longer it will last in your computer. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system in the future. The same can be said about overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, thereby increasing its performance, then it will still be able to produce maximum FPS in new games. Accordingly, you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The savings are obvious!

	Intel Core i7-13850HX	Intel Core i7-12850HX
Announcement date	January 28, 2023	June 15, 2022
Type	Laptop	Laptop
Socket	FCBGA1964	FCBGA1964
Core name	Raptor Lake	Alder Lake
Architecture	x86	x86
Generation	13	12
Turbo Frequency	5.3 MHz	4.8 MHz
Frequency	3.8 MHz	3.4 MHz
Cores	20	16
Threads	28	24
Bus rate	16 GT/s	8 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	7 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	14200 millions	10200 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	55 W	55 W
Memory type	Up to DDR5 5600 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s	Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s
Max. Memory	128 Gb	128 Gb
Memory Frequency	6500
Memory bandwidth	89.6 GB/s	76.8 GB/s
L1 cache	2 MB
L2 cache	8 MB
L3 cache	30 MB	25 MB
Overclocking	No	No
Supports ECC	Yes	Yes
Part number	Expansion Options

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i7-13850HX is 10% better than Core i7-12850HX in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Core i7-13850HX has 4 more core than Core i7-12850HX. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i7-13850HX is better: 27
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i7-12850HX is better: 7
Although it should be realized that the summary data in the article above do not mean that you should be guided entirely by them and trust a simple comparison of these numbers. Better to watch the video tests and read the reviews of of people who bought Intel Core i7-13850HX and Intel Core i7-12850HX before making a selection which CPU to buy for gaming and which not.

Intel Core i7-13850HX - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• Intel Core i7-13850HX specs and review.

Intel Core i7-12850HX - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• Intel Core i7-12850HX specs and review.