The 12th Gen Intel Core processors bring significant performance improvements to laptops. These CPUs have been designed to handle multiple practical workloads and to efficiently use battery power. Alder Lake CPUs follow a new hybrid architecture and employ two types of cores - Performance (P-core) and Efficient (E-cores) - both manufactured on power-efficient Intel 7 process.
The P-cores are high-performance cores for compute-intensive workloads and the E-cores can handle background tasks or delivers multithreaded performance for tasks that can run in parallel while consuming very little power. Intel 12th Gen Core processors support high throughput PCIe 5.0 as well as DDR5 memory to drive maximum performance of next-gen graphics cards and storage devices. These processors also support the latest connectivity options including Wi-Fi 6E and Thunderbolt 4.0.
These processors have been broadly classified into H-series, P-series, and U-series.
1. H-series includes heavy-duty 45W chips and will be seen in laptops for creators, enthusiasts and also gamers. 2. P-series has 28W chips for high-performance thin and light laptops. 3. U-series has up to 15W chips and is meant for ultraportable laptops and foldable.
You can find 12th Gen Intel Core processors in gaming laptops, thin and light laptops and workstations. We have curated a list of the best available options that offer great battery life.
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Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro is a very premium thin and light laptop with the assurance of Intel Evo. It is powered by 12th gen P-series Core i7-1260P processor and is a great option for business users. This one has a Full HD AMOLED display and the 13.3-inch variant weights just 1.04 Kgs.
The 1080p webcam along with Dolby Atmos audio and intelligent noise cancelling will help enhance the video calling experience. The Galaxy Book2 Pro further makes room for a 63Wh battery with 65W fast charging support and has you well covered with connectivity options that include Wi-Fi 6E, Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, microSD card reader, USB Type-C, USB Type-A, and Headphone out/Mic-in Combo.
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Hp Spectre X260 series convertible laptops have also been upgraded with 12th Gen processors in India. This Intel Evo-certified laptop has a 13.3-inch OLED display and is powered by a Core i5-1235U processor. HP claims that the display covers 100% DCI-P3 colour space and goes up to 500 Nits bright when playing HDR content.
Since this is an Intel Evo laptop, the latest connectivity options like Thunderbolt 4 and Wi-Fi 6E are all included. The 66Wh battery inside supports 65W fast charging and is rated to last for 13 hours and 30 minutes of video playback.
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Dell XPS 15 is an ultra-premium notebook for creators that comes with a 12th gen Intel Core i7-12700H processor and Nvidia GeForce 3050Ti graphics. The 15.6-inch UHD+ display can get up to 500 Nits bright.
The laptop comes with an 86Whr battery and has two Thunderbolt 4.0 ports. It weighs less than 2Kg and has a CNC machined aluminium casing and a carbon fibre palm rest. Other highlights include Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and a full-size SD card reader.
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The thin and light Evo-certified Asus Vivobook S15 OLED should be very appealing to business users and creative professionals. It is powered by the 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700H processor and the 15.6-inch AMOLED display brandishes Display HDR True Black 600 certification. This is an anti-glare display that covers 100 per cent of DCI-P3 colour space and is also Pantone validated for colour accuracy.
The Vivobook S15 has a 70Wh battery and claims up to 10 hours of battery life. Connectivity options include Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports, HDMI 2.0 port and a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port.
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Dell Inspiron 7420 is a premium 2-in-1 laptop with 12th gen Intel Core i7-1255U and discrete Nvidia GeForce MX550 graphics. It is built using recycled materials and has a 14-inch Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) resolution display that supports stylus input.
The laptop has a 54Wh battery with 65W fast charging support and assures up to 8 hours of battery life. Other notable highlights include Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, 2x USB Type-C port with power delivery, and an SD card slot.
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Samsung Galaxy Book2 is a great thin and light laptop option, particularly for users invested in Samsung’s ecosystem of products and services. The Galaxy Book2 employs the 12th Generation Intel Core i7-1255U processor, runs Windows11 OS and comes with a lifetime Microsoft Office subscription. The software closely syncs with Samsung’s Galaxy smartphone, Galaxy tablets, and other devices.
This one has a 720p webcam, HDMI port, Thunderbolt 4 port, USB Type-C, and MicroSD card slot. The laptop has a 54Wh battery and ships with a compact 65W fast charging adapter.
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Asus Vivobook 15 is an appealing everyday laptop with a 12th gen P-series processor, the Core i5-1240P, and a 15.6-inch Full HD display. It comes preloaded with Windows 11 OS and pre-installed Microsoft Office.
The Vivobook 15 measures 1.99 cm in thickness, weighs 1.7 grams and flaunts MIL-STD 810H Military-Grade Durability. It includes a 42Wh battery that is rated to last for up to 8 hours on a full charge. Other highlights include Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, 720p HD webcam, USB Type-C port, and a fingerprint sensor.
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Acer Swift 3 is also an Intel Evo-certified thin and light laptop powered by a Core i5-1240P processor with Iris Xe graphics. The laptop has a 14-inch IPS LCD display with a sharp QHD (2560 x 1440) resolution, that can go up to 300 nits bright (according to company claims).
It has a full HD webcam and makes room for a 56Wh battery that also supports 65W fast charging. It measures 1.5 cm in thickness and weighs just 1.25 Kg
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HP Pavilion 14 is a mid-range notebook that is powered by 12th gen Intel Core i5-1235U processor. It has a 14-inch Full HD display, a 720p HD camera, and dual speakers tuned by B&O. It also includes a fingerprint reader and a 43Wh battery with fast charge support.
The HP Pavilion 14 has a decent set of connectivity options including an HDMI 2.1 port, USB Type-C port, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.2.
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The HP 15s has a 15.6-inch Full HD display and employs a 12th gen Intel Core i5-1235U processor with Intel Iris Xe graphics. It is a good value option for students and for regular office work. It comes with dual speakers, has Amazon Alexa integration, and runs Windows 11 OS
The 41Wh battery inside supports HPs proprietary fast charging. Other highlights include a 720p HD webcam, SuperSpeed USB Type-C port, 2 SuperSpeed USB Type-A ports, Headphone/microphone Combo, and HDMI 1.4b port.
