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 i5-1240P

2022

Why buy it

✅+1% higher PassMark.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Draws 28W instead of 65W, a 37W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 52.5 vs 76.8 PassMark/$ ($309 MSRP vs $209 MSRP).

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($209 MSRP vs $309 MSRP).
✅Delivers 46.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 76.8 vs 52.5 PassMark/$ ($209 MSRP vs $309 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (16,058 vs 16,224).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌132.1% higher power demand at 65W vs 28W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i5-1240P moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-1240P can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i5-1240P

2022

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G

2020

Why buy it

✅+1% higher PassMark.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Draws 28W instead of 65W, a 37W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($209 MSRP vs $309 MSRP).
✅Delivers 46.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 76.8 vs 52.5 PassMark/$ ($209 MSRP vs $309 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 52.5 vs 76.8 PassMark/$ ($309 MSRP vs $209 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (16,058 vs 16,224).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌132.1% higher power demand at 65W vs 28W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i5-1240P moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-1240P can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-1240P better than Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G is ahead with a 4.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-1240P pulls ahead with 1% better PassMark. Core i5-1240P also has the bigger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-1240P is the better fit. You are getting 1% better PassMark, backed by 12 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).

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

Core i5-1240P is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core i5-1240P is 47.8% more expensive on MSRP at $309 MSRP versus $209 MSRP, and it gives you 1% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 4.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G is also 46.3% better value on MSRP (76.8 vs 52.5 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

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

Core i5-1240P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2020), a healthier platform with FCBGA1744 and DDR5 instead of AM4, 50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 12 cores / 16 threads instead of 6/12. 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 i5-1240P Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-1240P	Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G
1080p
low	169 FPS	214 FPS
medium	151 FPS	171 FPS
high	123 FPS	136 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	142 FPS	183 FPS
medium	122 FPS	145 FPS
high	98 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	74 FPS
medium	74 FPS	63 FPS
high	59 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	39 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-1240P	Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G
1080p
low	195 FPS	308 FPS
medium	166 FPS	263 FPS
high	153 FPS	232 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	199 FPS
1440p
low	172 FPS	268 FPS
medium	150 FPS	234 FPS
high	141 FPS	211 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	180 FPS
4K
low	139 FPS	231 FPS
medium	125 FPS	207 FPS
high	119 FPS	184 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	157 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-1240P	Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G
1080p
low	406 FPS	401 FPS
medium	406 FPS	401 FPS
high	406 FPS	401 FPS
ultra	406 FPS	401 FPS
1440p
low	406 FPS	401 FPS
medium	406 FPS	401 FPS
high	406 FPS	401 FPS
ultra	367 FPS	372 FPS
4K
low	406 FPS	401 FPS
medium	356 FPS	341 FPS
high	315 FPS	293 FPS
ultra	257 FPS	232 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-1240P	Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G
1080p
low	406 FPS	401 FPS
medium	406 FPS	401 FPS
high	406 FPS	401 FPS
ultra	406 FPS	401 FPS
1440p
low	406 FPS	401 FPS
medium	406 FPS	401 FPS
high	406 FPS	401 FPS
ultra	406 FPS	401 FPS
4K
low	406 FPS	401 FPS
medium	406 FPS	401 FPS
high	375 FPS	401 FPS
ultra	328 FPS	338 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-1240P and Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G

Core i5-1240P

The Core i5-1240P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-P (2022) architecture. It features 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 16,224 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G

The Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 16,058 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-1240P packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-1240P has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-1240P versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G — a 4.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-1240P (base: 1.7 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Core i5-1240P uses the Alder Lake-P (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1240P scores 16,224 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G's 16,058 — a 1% lead for the Core i5-1240P. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-1240P vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G.

Feature	Core i5-1240P	Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G
Cores / Threads	12 / 16+100%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+5%	4.2 GHz
Base Clock	1.7 GHz	3.7 GHz+118%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+50%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512 kB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-P (2022)	Renoir (2020−2023)
PassMark	16,224+1%	16,058
Cinebench R23 Multi	11,268	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,102	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	7,577	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-1240P uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-1240P	Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G
Socket	FCBGA1744	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-1240P) / not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G). The Core i5-1240P includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1240P targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i5-1240P rivals Ryzen 5 6600U.

Feature	Core i5-1240P	Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	Iris Xe Graphics	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	—
Target Use	Budget	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-1240P launched at $309 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G debuted at $209. On MSRP ($309 vs $209), the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G is $100 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-1240P delivers 52.5 pts/$ vs 76.8 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G — making the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G the 37.6% better value option.