Core i7-12700T vs Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS
Core i7-12700T
Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS
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
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-12700T | Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-12700T | Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8640HS
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 8640HS
The Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) 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 (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,408 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i7-12700T packs 12 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS 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 8640HS — a 4.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS (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 8640HS uses Hawk Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-12700T scores 21,195 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS's 21,408 — a 1% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS. L3 cache: 25 MB (total) on the Core i7-12700T vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS.
| Feature | Core i7-12700T | Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 4 nm-43% |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-S (2022) | Hawk Point (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 21,195 | 21,408+1% |
| 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 8640HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-12700T | Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | FP7 |
| 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 | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-12700T) / not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS). The Core i7-12700T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Core i7-12700T | Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 770 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
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