Core i7-12650H vs Core 5 120

Core i7-12650H

10 Cores16 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2022

Core 5 120

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2025

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-12650H

10 / 16

21,742

+0.5%

21,629

0.0%

About PassMark

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-12650H

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

100%

#153

Core i7-1370P

MSRP: $438|Avg: $280

96%

#158

Core i9-13900H

MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 5 120

#290

Core i9-10900KF

MSRP: $509|Avg: $336

104%

#291

Core i9-14900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $577

104%

#291

Core i9-7900X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $188

33%

#292

Core i5-13500T

MSRP: $342|Avg: $342

104%

#293

Core i3-10300

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $140.49

104%

#294

Core i9-7920X

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $236

31%

#294

Core i9-10900F

MSRP: $464|Avg: $300

104%

#295

Ryzen 7 5800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $429

104%

#295

Core i9-7940X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $275

29%

#296

Core i7-9700F

MSRP: $323|Avg: $200

103%

#297

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1419

103%

#298

Core i9-7960X

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $185

26%

#298

Core i5-9500F

MSRP: $187|Avg: $154

102%

#299

Core i9-11900KB

MSRP: $539|Avg: $350

102%

#299

Core i9-7980XE

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $300

23%

#300

Core i7-10700F

MSRP: $310|Avg: $250

101%

#301

Core i7-10700T

MSRP: $355|Avg: $200

101%

#302

Core i7-6900K

MSRP: $1089|Avg: $1089

21%

#302

Celeron G5920

MSRP: $52|Avg: $40

101%

#303

Core i7-5960X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $83

21%

#303

Core i3-10105T

MSRP: $122|Avg: $122

101%

#304

Core i7-6950X

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $180

16%

#304

Celeron G5900

MSRP: $50|Avg: $42

100%

#305

Core 5 120

MSRP: $340|Avg: $340

100%

#306

Core i7-12700T

MSRP: $339|Avg: $337

99%

#307

Core 3 100HL

MSRP: $306|Avg: $280

99%

#308

Core i9-11900F

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $358.87

97%

#309

Core i9-9900T

MSRP: $423|Avg: $215

97%

#310

Core i5-9500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $132

96%

#311

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

95%

#312

Core i9-10940X

MSRP: $784|Avg: $460

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-12650H delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core 5 120 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-12650H	Core 5 120
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($457)	✅ More affordable ($340)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-H (2022) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: The Core 5 120 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $340 (vs $457), it costs 26% less. While offering competitive performance, it results in a 34% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i7-12650H.

Insight	Core i7-12650H	Core 5 120
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+34%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($457)	✅ More affordable ($340)

Performance Check

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 i7-12650H Benchmark Check

Core 5 120 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-12650H and Core 5 120

Core i7-12650H

The Core i7-12650H 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 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,742 points. Launch price was $299.

Core 5 120

The Core 5 120 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 July 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 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: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,629 points. Launch price was $211.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-12650H packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Core 5 120 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-12650H has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-12650H versus 4.5 GHz on the Core 5 120 — a 4.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-12650H (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i7-12650H uses the Alder Lake-H (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core 5 120 uses Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-12650H scores 21,742 against the Core 5 120's 21,629 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i7-12650H. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-12650H vs 18 MB (total) on the Core 5 120.

Feature	Core i7-12650H	Core 5 120
Cores / Threads	10 / 16+67%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.7 GHz+4%	4.5 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	2.5 GHz+9%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)+33%	18 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-30%	10 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-H (2022)	Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)
PassMark	21,742	21,629
Cinebench R23 Multi	13,500	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,780	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	10,920	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-12650H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core 5 120 uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-12650H	Core 5 120
Socket	FCBGA1744	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-12650H) / not specified (Core 5 120). The Core i7-12650H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 64EU), while the Core 5 120 requires a dedicated GPU.