Intel Core i7-12700HL vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

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Intel Core i7-12700HL or Intel Core i7-12700HL – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-12700HL features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-12700HL, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Qualcomm Snapdragon series.
Intel Core i 12000H Group Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
12 Generation 2
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-12700HL Name Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Intel Core i7 Family Qualcomm Snapdragon
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-12700HL has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.2 GHz.
None None 3x Cortex-A510
20 Threads 8
1.7 GHz B-Core Frequency 2.8 GHz
14 CPU Cores 8
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE)
6x Golden Cove Cores A 1x Cortex-X3
Yes Hyperthreading No
2.3 GHz A-Core Frequency 3.2 GHz
4.7 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
No Overclocking No
8x Gracemont Cores B 4x Cortex-A715/A710
None None 2.0 GHz
3.5 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-12700HL has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-12700HL uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake), which has 768 texture shaders
and 96 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
768 Shaders --
Q1/2022 Release date Q4/2022
10 nm Technology 4 nm
12.1 Direct X 12.1
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 12.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
96 Execution units --
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.68 GHz
13 Generation 8
1.4 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) GPU name Qualcomm Adreno 740
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type LPDDR5X-4200
No ECC No
64.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
2 Memory channels 4
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
115 W TDP (PL2) None
35 W TDP down None
60 W TDP up None
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-12700HL is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 24.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is manufactured using a 4 nm process.
Q3/2022 Release date Q4/2022
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization None
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions
10 nm Technology 4 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
-- Release price --
Alder Lake H Architecture Cortex-X3 / -A715 / -A510
24.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Android, Windows 10/11 (ARM)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) ARMv9-A64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number SM8550-AB
BGA 1744 Socket
11.5 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

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