EPYC 7351 vs Core i7-12650HX
EPYC 7351
Core i7-12650HX
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7351
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-12650HX
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7351 | Core i7-12650HX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Naples (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-HX (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7351 | Core i7-12650HX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 EPYC 7351 and Core i7-12650HX
EPYC 7351
The EPYC 7351 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Naples (2017−2018) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 170 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 23,226 points. Launch price was $1,100.
Core i7-12650HX
The Core i7-12650HX 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 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2 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: FCBGA1964. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 23,215 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7351 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Core i7-12650HX offers 14 cores / 20 threads — the EPYC 7351 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the EPYC 7351 versus 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-12650HX — a 47.4% clock advantage for the Core i7-12650HX (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The EPYC 7351 uses the Naples (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-12650HX uses Alder Lake-HX (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7351 scores 23,226 against the Core i7-12650HX's 23,215 — a 0% lead for the EPYC 7351. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7351 vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-12650HX.
| Feature | EPYC 7351 | Core i7-12650HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+14% | 14 / 20 |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz | 4.7 GHz+62% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+20% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total)+167% | 24 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Naples (2017−2018) | Alder Lake-HX (2022) |
| PassMark | 23,226 | 23,215 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,400 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 10,250 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7351 uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-12650HX uses FCBGA1964 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | EPYC 7351 | Core i7-12650HX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | TR4 | FCBGA1964 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 48 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (EPYC 7351) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-12650HX). The Core i7-12650HX includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770), while the EPYC 7351 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-12650HX targets Gaming Laptop.
| Feature | EPYC 7351 | Core i7-12650HX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Gaming Laptop |
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