FPSVersusCore i7-11700K vs Core i7-12650HX
Performance score
Core i7-11700K and Core i7-12650HX are almost equally fast (under 3% apart) — choose by price, socket and platform.
The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.
Real tests
What the test measures
Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.
Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.
Overview
| Core i7-11700K | Core i7-12650HX | |
|---|---|---|
| Score (0–100) | 38.92 | 39.14 |
| Ranking position | 168 | 164 |
| Power efficiency (0–100) | 16.27 | no data |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Architecture | Rocket Lake | Alder Lake |
| Release date | Q1 2021 | Q3 2024 |
Specifications
| Core i7-11700K | Core i7-12650HX | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 14 |
| Threads | 16 | 20 |
| P + E cores | no data | 6 + 8 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | no data |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 24 MB |
| Process node | 14 nm | no data |
| Unlocked multiplier | yes | no |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | no |
| NPU (AI accelerator) | no | no |
Compatibility
| Core i7-11700K | Core i7-12650HX | |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | no data |
| TDP | 125 W | no data |
Memory and PCI Express
| Core i7-11700K | Core i7-12650HX | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR4-3200 | no data |
| Memory channels | 2 | no data |
| Max memory | 128 GB | no data |
| PCI Express version | 4.0 | no data |
| PCIe lanes | 20 | no data |
Pros and cons
Core i7-11700K
- has integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 750)
- unlocked multiplier (can be overclocked)
Core i7-12650HX
- 8% faster single core
- more cores: 14 vs 8
- more threads: 20 vs 16
- bigger L3 cache: 24 MB vs 16 MB
- newer: released in 2024
Other comparisons
Preliminary data: specs are still being checked against the manufacturer's website.
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