Core i5-12490F vs Ryzen 7 7735U
Core i5-12490F
Ryzen 7 7735U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12490F
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7735U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-12490F | Ryzen 7 7735U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rembrandt-U Refresh (2023) / 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-12490F | Ryzen 7 7735U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-12490F and Ryzen 7 7735U
Core i5-12490F
The Core i5-12490F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 20,366 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen 7 7735U
The Ryzen 7 7735U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-U Refresh (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.75 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 20,524 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i5-12490F packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7735U offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 7735U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-12490F versus 4.75 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7735U — a 3.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7735U (base: 3 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Core i5-12490F uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7735U uses Rembrandt-U Refresh (2023) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-12490F scores 20,366 against the Ryzen 7 7735U's 20,524 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen 7 7735U. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-12490F vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7735U.
| Feature | Core i5-12490F | Ryzen 7 7735U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.75 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+11% | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB (total)+25% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 6 nm-40% |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-S (2022) | Rembrandt-U Refresh (2023) |
| PassMark | 20,366 | 20,524 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 12,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,800 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 8,800 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-12490F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 7735U uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-12490F | Ryzen 7 7735U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12490F) / not specified (Ryzen 7 7735U). Primary use case: Core i5-12490F targets Gaming Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-12490F rivals Ryzen 5 5600X.
| Feature | Core i5-12490F | Ryzen 7 7735U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Gaming Desktop | — |
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