Core i7-12650HX vs EPYC 7351

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-12650HX

14 / 20

23,215

0.0%

23,226

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

Ryzen 9 7945HX3D

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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 i7-12650HX

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

106%

#140

Core i7-12650HX

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

97%

#153

Core i7-1370P

MSRP: $438|Avg: $280

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7351

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

537%

#1

Core i9-9990XE

MSRP: $2000|Avg: N/A

4%

#2

Xeon W-11855M

MSRP: $450|Avg: $200

10%

#3

Xeon W-11955M

MSRP: $623|Avg: $450

9%

#4

Xeon W-11865MLE

MSRP: $467|Avg: $350

9%

#5

Xeon W-11865MRE

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

8%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

101%

#8

EPYC 7351

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

90%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

70%

#16

EPYC 7302

MSRP: $978|Avg: $109

69%

#21

Xeon Platinum 8260M

MSRP: $7705|Avg: N/A

63%

#22

Xeon Platinum 8268

MSRP: $6302|Avg: N/A

63%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The EPYC 7351 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i7-12650HX	EPYC 7351
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-HX (2022) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Naples (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-12650HX ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i7-12650HX	EPYC 7351
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 i7-12650HX Benchmark Check

EPYC 7351 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-12650HX and EPYC 7351

Core i7-12650HX

The Core i7-12650HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 May 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-HX (2022) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2 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: FCBGA1964. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 23,215 points. Launch price was $299.

EPYC 7351

The EPYC 7351 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Naples (2017−2018) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 170 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 23,226 points. Launch price was $1,100.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-12650HX packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the EPYC 7351 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the EPYC 7351 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-12650HX versus 2.9 GHz on the EPYC 7351 — a 47.4% clock advantage for the Core i7-12650HX (base: 2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i7-12650HX uses the Alder Lake-HX (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 7351 uses Naples (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-12650HX scores 23,215 against the EPYC 7351's 23,226 — a 0% lead for the EPYC 7351. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-12650HX vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7351.

Feature	Core i7-12650HX	EPYC 7351
Cores / Threads	14 / 20	16 / 32+14%
Boost Clock	4.7 GHz+62%	2.9 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.4 GHz+20%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)	64 MB (total)+167%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512K (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-HX (2022)	Naples (2017−2018)
PassMark	23,215	23,226
Geekbench 6 Single	2,400	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	10,250	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-12650HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 7351 uses TR4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-12650HX	EPYC 7351
Socket	FCBGA1964	TR4
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	48	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-12650HX) / not specified (EPYC 7351). The Core i7-12650HX includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770), while the EPYC 7351 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-12650HX targets Gaming Laptop.