Core i7-12650H vs Ryzen 7 7736U
Core i7-12650H
Ryzen 7 7736U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-12650H
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7736U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-12650H | Ryzen 7 7736U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($457) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-H (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) / 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-12650H | Ryzen 7 7736U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($457) | ✅ 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 i7-12650H and Ryzen 7 7736U
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.
Ryzen 7 7736U
The Ryzen 7 7736U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 21,696 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i7-12650H packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7736U offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-12650H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-12650H versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7736U — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Core i7-12650H uses the Alder Lake-H (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7736U uses Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-12650H scores 21,742 against the Ryzen 7 7736U's 21,696 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i7-12650H. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 13,500 vs 12,768 (5.6% advantage for the Core i7-12650H). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,780 vs 1,869, a 4.9% lead for the Ryzen 7 7736U that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 10,920 vs 8,020 (30.6% advantage for the Core i7-12650H). L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-12650H vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7736U.
| Feature | Core i7-12650H | Ryzen 7 7736U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 16+25% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.7 GHz+17% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total)+50% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 6 nm-14% |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-H (2022) | Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 21,742 | 21,696 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 13,500+6% | 12,768 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,780 | 1,869+5% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 10,920+36% | 8,020 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-12650H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 7736U uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i7-12650H) vs 20 (Ryzen 7 7736U) — the Ryzen 7 7736U offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Alder Lake H (Core i7-12650H) and SoC (Ryzen 7 7736U).
| Feature | Core i7-12650H | Ryzen 7 7736U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | LPDDR5-6400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Core i7-12650H supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-12650H) vs AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 7 7736U). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 64EU (Core i7-12650H) and Radeon 680M (Ryzen 7 7736U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7736U targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7736U rivals Core i7-1255U.
| Feature | Core i7-12650H | Ryzen 7 7736U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 64EU | Radeon 680M |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V (SVM) |
| Target Use | — | Productivity |
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