Core i7-12800HE vs Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
Core i7-12800HE
Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-12800HE
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-12800HE | Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-H (2022) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (2020−2025) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-12800HE | Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
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 i7-12800HE and Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
Core i7-12800HE
The Core i7-12800HE 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 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 26,096 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
The Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 26,054 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i7-12800HE packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-12800HE has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i7-12800HE versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i7-12800HE uses the Alder Lake-H (2022) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 uses Vermeer (2020−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-12800HE scores 26,096 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845's 26,054 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i7-12800HE. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-12800HE vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845.
| Feature | Core i7-12800HE | Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 20+75% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz+42% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total) | 32 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 7 nm-30% |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-H (2022) | Vermeer (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 26,096 | 26,054 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,750 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 12,200 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-12800HE uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-12800HE | Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-12800HE) / not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 5845). The Core i7-12800HE includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-12800HE targets Embedded.
| Feature | Core i7-12800HE | Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Iris Xe Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Embedded | — |
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