Core 7 240H vs Core i5-12600HX

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core 7 240H

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +24.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 18 MB).
✅Draws 45W instead of 55W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-12600HX can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i5-12600HX

2022

Why buy it

✅100+% more PCIe lanes (48 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 770, while Core 7 240H needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core 7 240H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (24,396 vs 24,698).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (18 MB vs 24 MB).
❌22.2% higher power demand at 55W vs 45W.

Core 7 240H

2024

Core i5-12600HX

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +24.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 18 MB).
✅Draws 45W instead of 55W, a 10W reduction.

Why buy it

✅100+% more PCIe lanes (48 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 770, while Core 7 240H needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-12600HX can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core 7 240H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (24,396 vs 24,698).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (18 MB vs 24 MB).
❌22.2% higher power demand at 55W vs 45W.

Quick Answers

So, is Core 7 240H better than Core i5-12600HX?

Yes. Core 7 240H is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 24.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 1.2% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core 7 240H is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 24.0% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core 7 240H is the better fit. You are getting 1.2% better PassMark, backed by 10 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 33.3% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 18 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core 7 240H still looks like the safer overall buy. Core 7 240H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 24.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core 7 240H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2022), 33.3% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 18 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 10 cores / 16 threads instead of 12/16. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core 7 240H Benchmark Check

Core i5-12600HX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core 7 240H	Core i5-12600HX
1080p
low	285 FPS	170 FPS
medium	262 FPS	154 FPS
high	222 FPS	127 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	107 FPS
1440p
low	236 FPS	143 FPS
medium	194 FPS	123 FPS
high	158 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	84 FPS
4K
low	166 FPS	81 FPS
medium	135 FPS	74 FPS
high	104 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	46 FPS

Open Core 7 240H Open Core i5-12600HX

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core 7 240H	Core i5-12600HX
1080p
low	617 FPS	546 FPS
medium	561 FPS	465 FPS
high	463 FPS	389 FPS
ultra	415 FPS	355 FPS
1440p
low	602 FPS	456 FPS
medium	509 FPS	401 FPS
high	421 FPS	344 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	300 FPS
4K
low	354 FPS	275 FPS
medium	307 FPS	243 FPS
high	285 FPS	228 FPS
ultra	247 FPS	203 FPS

Open Core 7 240H Open Core i5-12600HX

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core 7 240H	Core i5-12600HX
1080p
low	617 FPS	610 FPS
medium	617 FPS	519 FPS
high	617 FPS	477 FPS
ultra	601 FPS	420 FPS
1440p
low	617 FPS	567 FPS
medium	617 FPS	475 FPS
high	578 FPS	427 FPS
ultra	496 FPS	378 FPS
4K
low	587 FPS	449 FPS
medium	489 FPS	368 FPS
high	442 FPS	327 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	267 FPS

Open Core 7 240H Open Core i5-12600HX

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core 7 240H	Core i5-12600HX
1080p
low	617 FPS	610 FPS
medium	617 FPS	610 FPS
high	617 FPS	610 FPS
ultra	617 FPS	588 FPS
1440p
low	617 FPS	610 FPS
medium	617 FPS	610 FPS
high	617 FPS	563 FPS
ultra	617 FPS	492 FPS
4K
low	617 FPS	507 FPS
medium	557 FPS	463 FPS
high	502 FPS	414 FPS
ultra	434 FPS	361 FPS

Open Core 7 240H Open Core i5-12600HX

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 7 240H and Core i5-12600HX

Core 7 240H

The Core 7 240H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 December 2024 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 24,698 points. Launch price was $502.

Core i5-12600HX

The Core i5-12600HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 May 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-HX (2022) architecture. It features 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1964. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,396 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core 7 240H packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-12600HX offers 12 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-12600HX has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Core 7 240H versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-12600HX — a 12.2% clock advantage for the Core 7 240H (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core 7 240H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i5-12600HX uses Alder Lake-HX (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core 7 240H scores 24,698 against the Core i5-12600HX's 24,396 — a 1.2% lead for the Core 7 240H. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core 7 240H vs 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12600HX.

Feature	Core 7 240H	Core i5-12600HX
Cores / Threads	10 / 16	12 / 16+20%
Boost Clock	5.2 GHz+13%	4.6 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)+33%	18 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+60%	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm	Intel 7 nm-30%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)	Alder Lake-HX (2022)
PassMark	24,698+1%	24,396
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,434

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Memory & Platform

The Core 7 240H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i5-12600HX uses FCBGA1964 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 7 240H	Core i5-12600HX
Socket	FCBGA1744	FCBGA1964
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	Yes
PCIe Lanes	—	48

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core 7 240H) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12600HX). The Core i5-12600HX includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Core 7 240H requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12600HX targets Workstation Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-12600HX rivals Ryzen 7 6800H.