M2 Pro 10-Core vs Core i7-12650H

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar M2 Pro 10-Core

#185

Ryzen 7 5825C

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

133%

#187

Core Ultra 9 288V

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

123%

#188

Core i7-10870H

MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A

123%

#200

M2 Pro 10-Core

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-12650H

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

100%

#153

Core i7-1370P

MSRP: $438|Avg: $280

96%

#158

Core i9-13900H

MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i7-12650H leads in gaming performance. However, the M2 Pro 10-Core is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.9% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	M2 Pro 10-Core	Core i7-12650H
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($457)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 5 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-H (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	M2 Pro 10-Core	Core i7-12650H
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($457)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

M2 Pro 10-Core Benchmark Check

Core i7-12650H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of M2 Pro 10-Core and Core i7-12650H

M2 Pro 10-Core

The M2 Pro 10-Core is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 17 January 2023 (2 years ago). It features 10 cores and 10 threads. Base frequency is 2.42 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB. L2 cache: 36 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 36 MB + 24 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,939 points. Launch price was $299.

Core i7-12650H

The Core i7-12650H 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 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 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: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,742 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The M2 Pro 10-Core packs 10 cores / 10 threads, matching the Core i7-12650H's 10 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the M2 Pro 10-Core versus 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-12650H — a 23.8% clock advantage for the Core i7-12650H (base: 2.42 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i7-12650H is built on the Alder Lake-H (2022) architecture. In PassMark, the M2 Pro 10-Core scores 21,939 against the Core i7-12650H's 21,742 — a 0.9% lead for the M2 Pro 10-Core. L3 cache: 24 MB on the M2 Pro 10-Core vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-12650H.

Feature	M2 Pro 10-Core	Core i7-12650H
Cores / Threads	10 / 10	10 / 16
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	4.7 GHz+27%
Base Clock	2.42 GHz+5%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	24 MB	24 MB (total)
L2 Cache	36 MB+2780%	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	5 nm-29%	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	—	Alder Lake-H (2022)
PassMark	21,939	21,742
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	13,500
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,780
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	10,920

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Memory & Platform

The M2 Pro 10-Core uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-12650H uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	M2 Pro 10-Core	Core i7-12650H
Socket	none	FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (M2 Pro 10-Core) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-12650H). The Core i7-12650H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 64EU), while the M2 Pro 10-Core requires a dedicated GPU.