Core i7-12700T vs Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U
Core i7-12700T
Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-12700T
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-12700T | Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($337) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-12700T | Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($337) | ✅ 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 i7-12700T and Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U
Core i7-12700T
The Core i7-12700T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 12 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 21,195 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U
The Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 May 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5x-7500, DDR5-5600. Passmark benchmark score: 21,287 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i7-12700T packs 12 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-12700T has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-12700T versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U — a 4.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U (base: 1.4 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i7-12700T uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U uses Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-12700T scores 21,195 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U's 21,287 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U. L3 cache: 25 MB (total) on the Core i7-12700T vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U.
| Feature | Core i7-12700T | Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 20+100% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.9 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 1.4 GHz | 3.5 GHz+150% |
| L3 Cache | 25 MB (total)+56% | 16 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 6 MB+380% |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 4 nm-43% |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-S (2022) | Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) |
| PassMark | 21,195 | 21,287 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 21,568 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,256 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 9,560 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-12700T uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U uses FP7/FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the Core i7-12700T versus 5600 on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U — the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U supports up to 256 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Core i7-12700T | Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | FP7/FP8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | 5600+111900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+52428700% | 256 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-12700T) vs true (Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 770 (Core i7-12700T) and Radeon 760M (Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Core i7-12700T | Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 770 | Radeon 760M |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | true |
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