Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H vs Core i5-12450HX
Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H
Core i5-12450HX
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12450HX
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H | Core i5-12450HX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rembrandt-H PRO (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-HX (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H | Core i5-12450HX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 PRO 6650H and Core i5-12450HX
Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H
The Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-H PRO (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,047 points. Launch price was $299.
Core i5-12450HX
The Core i5-12450HX 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 8 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 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: 18,064 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i5-12450HX offers 8 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-12450HX has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12450HX — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H uses the Rembrandt-H PRO (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture (6 nm), while the Core i5-12450HX uses Alder Lake-HX (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H scores 18,047 against the Core i5-12450HX's 18,064 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i5-12450HX. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-12450HX.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H | Core i5-12450HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 12+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz+2% | 4.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+38% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total)+33% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% |
| Process | 6 nm-14% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Rembrandt-H PRO (Zen 3+) (2022) | Alder Lake-HX (2022) |
| PassMark | 18,047 | 18,064 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,150 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-12450HX uses FCBGA1964 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H | Core i5-12450HX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7 | FCBGA1964 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| 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 PRO 6650H) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12450HX). The Core i5-12450HX includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics for 12th Gen), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12450HX targets Workstation/Enthusiast Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-12450HX rivals Ryzen 5 7645HX.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H | Core i5-12450HX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics for 12th Gen |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Workstation/Enthusiast Laptop |
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