CPU
GPU
Ryzen 5 240
Core i7-12650HX
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
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-12650HX
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 240 | Core i7-12650HX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-HX (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 240 | 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 Ryzen 5 240 and Core i7-12650HX
Ryzen 5 240
The Ryzen 5 240 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.3 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 23,167 points. Launch price was $299.
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 Ryzen 5 240 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i7-12650HX offers 14 cores / 20 threads — the Core i7-12650HX has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 240 versus 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-12650HX — a 6.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 240 (base: 4.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 240 uses the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i7-12650HX uses Alder Lake-HX (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 240 scores 23,167 against the Core i7-12650HX's 23,215 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i7-12650HX. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 240 vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-12650HX.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 240 | Core i7-12650HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 14 / 20+133% |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+6% | 4.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.3 GHz+115% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 24 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% |
| Process | 4 nm-43% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Hawk Point (2024−2025) | Alder Lake-HX (2022) |
| PassMark | 23,167 | 23,215 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,400 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 10,250 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 240 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-12650HX uses FCBGA1964 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 240 | Core i7-12650HX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | 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 (Ryzen 5 240) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-12650HX). The Core i7-12650HX includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770), while the Ryzen 5 240 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-12650HX targets Gaming Laptop.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 240 | 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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