Ryzen 7 7735H
VS
Core i5-12400F

Ryzen 7 7735H vs Core i5-12400F

AMD

Ryzen 7 7735H

8 Cores16 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.75 GHz2023
VS
Intel

Core i5-12400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

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 Ryzen 7 7735H

#64
Ryzen AI Max PRO 390
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
107%
#73
Core i9-13950HX
MSRP: $590|Avg: $199
103%
#79
Ryzen 7 7735H
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#82
Core i7-11700B
MSRP: $323|Avg: $311
99%
#83
Core i7-13700HX
MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A
98%
#86
Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12400F

#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
121%
#16
Core Ultra 5 225F
MSRP: $231|Avg: $150
118%
#17
Core Ultra 7 265K
MSRP: $309|Avg: $285
116%
#18
Ryzen 9 3900
MSRP: $499|Avg: $150
115%
#19
Ryzen 5 3600X
MSRP: $249|Avg: $90
113%
#20
Core i7-14700KF
MSRP: $384|Avg: $260
113%
#21
Core i7-14700K
MSRP: $409|Avg: $270
109%
#22
Ryzen 5 4500
MSRP: $129|Avg: $85
106%
#23
Ryzen 5 5600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $115
106%
#24
Celeron G5925
MSRP: $62|Avg: $15
105%
#25
Ryzen 5 7500F
MSRP: $179|Avg: $145
104%
#26
Core Ultra 5 245
MSRP: $319|Avg: $220
103%
#27
Ryzen 7 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $86
102%
#28
Core Ultra 7 265KF
MSRP: $379|Avg: $323
102%
#29
Core Ultra 7 265F
MSRP: $369|Avg: $276
100%
#30
Core i5-12400F
MSRP: $174|Avg: $110
100%
#31
Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G
MSRP: $130|Avg: $80
99%
#32
Ryzen 7 2700X
MSRP: $329|Avg: $100
98%
#33
Core i3-10100F
MSRP: $88|Avg: $50
98%
#34
Ryzen 5 7400F
MSRP: $150|Avg: $147
98%
#35
Ryzen 5 9600X
MSRP: $279|Avg: $178
95%
#36
Ryzen 7 3800X
MSRP: $399|Avg: $140
93%
#37
Ryzen 3 5300G
MSRP: $130|Avg: $80
92%
#38
Ryzen 9 7900X
MSRP: $549|Avg: $316
91%
#39
Ryzen 5 5600X
MSRP: $299|Avg: $135
91%
#40
Core i5-14600KF
MSRP: $304|Avg: $239
91%
#41
Ryzen 7 5800
MSRP: $349|Avg: $160
91%
#42
Core i3-14100F
MSRP: $109|Avg: $96
90%
#43
Ryzen 7 3700X
MSRP: $329|Avg: $140
90%
#44
Ryzen 5 7600X
MSRP: $299|Avg: $178
90%
#45
Ryzen 3 3100
MSRP: $99|Avg: $75
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 7 7735H delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-12400F in both compute-intensive tasks (18.9% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightRyzen 7 7735HCore i5-12400F
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($110)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Rembrandt-H Refresh (2023) / 6 nm)
✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightRyzen 7 7735HCore i5-12400F
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($110)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 7735H and Core i5-12400F

AMD

Ryzen 7 7735H

The Ryzen 7 7735H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 April 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-H Refresh (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.75 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 23,619 points. Launch price was $299.

Intel

Core i5-12400F

The Core i5-12400F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 19,532 points. Launch price was $180.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 7735H packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-12400F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 7 7735H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.75 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7735H versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F — a 7.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7735H (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7735H uses the Rembrandt-H Refresh (2023) architecture (6 nm), while the Core i5-12400F uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7735H scores 23,619 against the Core i5-12400F's 19,532 — a 18.9% lead for the Ryzen 7 7735H. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7735H vs 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400F.

FeatureRyzen 7 7735HCore i5-12400F
Cores / Threads
8 / 16+33%
6 / 12
Boost Clock
4.75 GHz+8%
4.4 GHz
Base Clock
3.2 GHz+28%
2.5 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB (total)
18 MB (total)+13%
L2 Cache
512 kB (per core)
1.25 MB (per core)+150%
Process
6 nm-14%
Intel 7 nm
Architecture
Rembrandt-H Refresh (2023)
Alder Lake-S (2022)
PassMark
23,619+21%
19,532
Cinebench R23 Multi
12,380
Geekbench 6 Single
1,700
Geekbench 6 Multi
657
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 7735H uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-12400F uses LGA1700 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. The Core i5-12400F supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes.

FeatureRyzen 7 7735HCore i5-12400F
Socket
FP7
LGA1700
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0+33%
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-4800
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity
64 GB
128 GB+100%
RAM Channels
2
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
20
20
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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7735H) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12400F). The Ryzen 7 7735H includes integrated graphics (Radeon 680M), while the Core i5-12400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7735H targets Mobile, Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value. Direct competitor: Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600.

FeatureRyzen 7 7735HCore i5-12400F
Integrated GPU
Yes
No
IGPU Model
Radeon 680M
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use
Mobile
Gaming Performance/Value