Core i7-12800HX vs Ryzen AI Max PRO 385
Core i7-12800HX
Ryzen AI Max PRO 385
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 i7-12800HX
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen AI Max PRO 385
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-12800HX | Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-HX (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Strix Halo (2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-12800HX | Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 i7-12800HX and Ryzen AI Max PRO 385
Core i7-12800HX
The Core i7-12800HX 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 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 25 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: 31,229 points. Launch price was $499.
Ryzen AI Max PRO 385
The Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Strix Halo (2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP11. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 31,508 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
The Core i7-12800HX packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-12800HX has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-12800HX versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 — a 4.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 (base: 2 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i7-12800HX uses the Alder Lake-HX (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 uses Strix Halo (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-12800HX scores 31,229 against the Ryzen AI Max PRO 385's 31,508 — a 0.9% lead for the Ryzen AI Max PRO 385. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 18,680 vs 16,500 (12.4% advantage for the Core i7-12800HX). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,962 vs 2,886, a 38.1% lead for the Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 15,000 vs 14,136 (5.9% advantage for the Core i7-12800HX). L3 cache: 25 MB (total) on the Core i7-12800HX vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen AI Max PRO 385.
| Feature | Core i7-12800HX | Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 24+100% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz | 5 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.6 GHz+80% |
| L3 Cache | 25 MB (total) | 32 MB (total)+28% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 4 nm-43% |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-HX (2022) | Strix Halo (2025) |
| PassMark | 31,229 | 31,508 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 18,680+13% | 16,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,962 | 2,886+47% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 15,000+6% | 14,136 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-12800HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 uses FP11 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 2 (Core i7-12800HX) vs 8 (Ryzen AI Max PRO 385). Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM670,WM690 (Core i7-12800HX) and Strix Halo platform (Ryzen AI Max PRO 385).
| Feature | Core i7-12800HX | Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1964 | FP11 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | LPDDR5x-8000 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 8+300% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 20 |
Advanced Features
Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Only the Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-12800HX) vs AMD-V (Ryzen AI Max PRO 385). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics 770 (Core i7-12800HX) and Radeon 8050S (Ryzen AI Max PRO 385) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-12800HX targets Extreme Gaming Laptop, Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 targets Enterprise AI Mobile. Direct competitor: Core i7-12800HX rivals Ryzen 7 6800HX; Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 rivals M3 Max.
| Feature | Core i7-12800HX | Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Radeon 8050S |
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Extreme Gaming Laptop | Enterprise AI Mobile |
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