Core i7-12700H vs Core 7 250H

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 i7-12700H

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

104%

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

103%

#107

Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

102%

#111

Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180

101%

#113

Core i7-12700H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

97%

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

95%

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

93%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 7 250H

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

107%

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

105%

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

103%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

102%

#130

Core 7 250H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core 7 250H delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i7-12700H in both compute-intensive tasks (0.6% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-12700H	Core 7 250H
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-H (2022) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-12700H	Core 7 250H
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 i7-12700H Benchmark Check

Core 7 250H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-12700H and Core 7 250H

Core i7-12700H

The Core i7-12700H 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 14 cores and 20 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: 25,365 points. Launch price was $299.

Core 7 250H

The Core 7 250H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 December 2024 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 25,530 points. Launch price was $502.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-12700H and Core 7 250H share an identical 14-core/20-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-12700H versus 5.4 GHz on the Core 7 250H — a 13.9% clock advantage for the Core 7 250H (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i7-12700H uses the Alder Lake-H (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core 7 250H uses Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-12700H scores 25,365 against the Core 7 250H's 25,530 — a 0.6% lead for the Core 7 250H. Both processors carry 24 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i7-12700H	Core 7 250H
Cores / Threads	14 / 20	14 / 20
Boost Clock	4.7 GHz	5.4 GHz+15%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	2.5 GHz+9%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)	24 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+60%
Process	Intel 7 nm-30%	10 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-H (2022)	Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)
PassMark	25,365	25,530
Cinebench R23 Multi	15,453	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,648	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	12,802	—

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FCBGA1744 socket with PCIe 4.0.

Feature	Core i7-12700H	Core 7 250H
Socket	FCBGA1744	FCBGA1744
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	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-12700H) / not specified (Core 7 250H). The Core i7-12700H includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe 96EU), while the Core 7 250H requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-12700H targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Core i7-12700H rivals Ryzen 7 6800H.