Ryzen 7 7840HS vs Core i7-12700E
Ryzen 7 7840HS
Core i7-12700E
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7840HS
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-12700E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 7840HS | Core i7-12700E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($278) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 7840HS | Core i7-12700E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($278) |
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 7 7840HS and Core i7-12700E
Ryzen 7 7840HS
The Ryzen 7 7840HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 28,538 points. Launch price was $299.
Core i7-12700E
The Core i7-12700E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 12 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 28,302 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 7840HS packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i7-12700E offers 12 cores / 20 threads — the Core i7-12700E has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7840HS versus 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-12700E — a 6.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7840HS (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7840HS uses the Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i7-12700E uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7840HS scores 28,538 against the Core i7-12700E's 28,302 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen 7 7840HS. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 16,854 vs 20,000 (17.1% advantage for the Core i7-12700E). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,962 vs 2,202, a 11.5% lead for the Core i7-12700E that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,898 vs 11,981 (0.7% advantage for the Core i7-12700E). L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7840HS vs 25 MB (total) on the Core i7-12700E.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7840HS | Core i7-12700E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 12 / 20+50% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+6% | 4.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+81% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 25 MB (total)+56% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% |
| Process | 4 nm-60% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) | Alder Lake-S (2022) |
| PassMark | 28,538 | 28,302 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 16,854 | 20,000+19% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,962 | 2,202+12% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,898 | 11,981 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 7840HS uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-12700E uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to LPDDR5-7500 / DDR5-5600 memory speed. The Ryzen 7 7840HS supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: FP7,FP7r2,FP8 (Ryzen 7 7840HS) and R680E,Q670,H610E (Core i7-12700E).
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7840HS | Core i7-12700E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5-7500 / DDR5-5600 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 20 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 7 7840HS has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 7 7840HS supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V, SVM (Ryzen 7 7840HS) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-12700E). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon 780M (Ryzen 7 7840HS) and Intel UHD Graphics 770 (Core i7-12700E) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7840HS targets High-performance Laptop / Mini-PC, Core i7-12700E targets Industrial Computing / Professional Desktop. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7840HS rivals Core i7-13700H; Core i7-12700E rivals Ryzen 7 5800X.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7840HS | Core i7-12700E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 780M | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | High-performance Laptop / Mini-PC | Industrial Computing / Professional Desktop |
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