Core i5-12600HE vs Ryzen 7 7735HS
Core i5-12600HE
Ryzen 7 7735HS
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 i5-12600HE
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7735HS
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-12600HE | Ryzen 7 7735HS |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-H (2022) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rembrandt-HS Refresh (2023) / 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-12600HE | Ryzen 7 7735HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 i5-12600HE and Ryzen 7 7735HS
Core i5-12600HE
The Core i5-12600HE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-H (2022) architecture. It features 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 22,827 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen 7 7735HS
The Ryzen 7 7735HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 April 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-HS Refresh (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.75 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,897 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i5-12600HE packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7735HS offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-12600HE has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i5-12600HE versus 4.75 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7735HS — a 5.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7735HS (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i5-12600HE uses the Alder Lake-H (2022) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7735HS uses Rembrandt-HS Refresh (2023) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-12600HE scores 22,827 against the Ryzen 7 7735HS's 22,897 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 7 7735HS. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,200 vs 1,900, a 14.6% lead for the Core i5-12600HE that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12600HE vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7735HS.
| Feature | Core i5-12600HE | Ryzen 7 7735HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 16+50% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.75 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.2 GHz+28% |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB (total)+13% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 6 nm-40% |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-H (2022) | Rembrandt-HS Refresh (2023) |
| PassMark | 22,827 | 22,897 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 13,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,200+16% | 1,900 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 8,800 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-12600HE uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 7735HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to LPDDR5-5200 memory speed. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 28 (Core i5-12600HE) vs 20 (Ryzen 7 7735HS) — the Core i5-12600HE offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Core i5-12600HE | Ryzen 7 7735HS |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5-5200 | LPDDR5-6400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12600HE) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7735HS). Both include integrated graphics — Iris Xe Graphics 80EU (Core i5-12600HE) and Radeon 680M (Ryzen 7 7735HS) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12600HE targets Embedded, Ryzen 7 7735HS targets High Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-12600HE rivals Ryzen Embedded V3000.
| Feature | Core i5-12600HE | Ryzen 7 7735HS |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Iris Xe Graphics 80EU | Radeon 680M |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Embedded | High Performance Laptop |
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