Core i7-12650H vs M2 Pro 10-Core

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 M2 Pro 10-Core

#185

Ryzen 7 5825C

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

133%

#187

Core Ultra 9 288V

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

123%

#188

Core i7-10870H

MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A

123%

#200

M2 Pro 10-Core

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i7-12650H leads in gaming performance. However, the M2 Pro 10-Core is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.9% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i7-12650H	M2 Pro 10-Core
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($457)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-H (2022) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / 5 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-12650H	M2 Pro 10-Core
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($457)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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

M2 Pro 10-Core Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-12650H and M2 Pro 10-Core

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.

M2 Pro 10-Core

The M2 Pro 10-Core is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 17 January 2023 (2 years ago). It features 10 cores and 10 threads. Base frequency is 2.42 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB. L2 cache: 36 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 36 MB + 24 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,939 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-12650H packs 10 cores / 16 threads, matching the M2 Pro 10-Core's 10 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-12650H versus 3.7 GHz on the M2 Pro 10-Core — a 23.8% clock advantage for the Core i7-12650H (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.42 GHz). The Core i7-12650H is built on the Alder Lake-H (2022) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i7-12650H scores 21,742 against the M2 Pro 10-Core's 21,939 — a 0.9% lead for the M2 Pro 10-Core. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-12650H vs 24 MB on the M2 Pro 10-Core.

Feature	Core i7-12650H	M2 Pro 10-Core
Cores / Threads	10 / 16	10 / 10
Boost Clock	4.7 GHz+27%	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	2.42 GHz+5%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)	24 MB
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	36 MB+2780%
Process	Intel 7 nm	5 nm-29%
Architecture	Alder Lake-H (2022)	—
PassMark	21,742	21,939
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 M2 Pro 10-Core uses none (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-12650H	M2 Pro 10-Core
Socket	FCBGA1744	none
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
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 (M2 Pro 10-Core). The Core i7-12650H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 64EU), while the M2 Pro 10-Core requires a dedicated GPU.