Ryzen 7 7840S vs Core i7-12650HX
Ryzen 7 7840S
Core i7-12650HX
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7840S
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-12650HX
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 7840S | Core i7-12650HX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-HX (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 7840S | 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 7 7840S and Core i7-12650HX
Ryzen 7 7840S
The Ryzen 7 7840S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 January 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. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP7r2/FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 23,290 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 7 7840S packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i7-12650HX offers 14 cores / 20 threads — the Core i7-12650HX has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7840S versus 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-12650HX — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7840S (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7840S uses the Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i7-12650HX uses Alder Lake-HX (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7840S scores 23,290 against the Core i7-12650HX's 23,215 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 7 7840S. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,570 vs 2,400, a 6.8% lead for the Ryzen 7 7840S that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 13,535 vs 10,250 (27.6% advantage for the Ryzen 7 7840S). L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 7840S vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-12650HX.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7840S | Core i7-12650HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 14 / 20+75% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+9% | 4.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+90% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 24 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+540% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-43% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) | Alder Lake-HX (2022) |
| PassMark | 23,290 | 23,215 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 13,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,570+7% | 2,400 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 13,535+32% | 10,250 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 7840S uses the FP7/FP7r2/FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-12650HX uses FCBGA1964 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600, LPDDR5x-7500 memory speed. The Ryzen 7 7840S 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. PCIe lanes: 20 (Ryzen 7 7840S) vs 48 (Core i7-12650HX) — the Core i7-12650HX offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Ryzen 7 7840S) and HM670,WM690 (Core i7-12650HX).
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7840S | Core i7-12650HX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7/FP7r2/FP8 | FCBGA1964 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600, LPDDR5x-7500 | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 48+140% |
Advanced Features
Only the Core i7-12650HX has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 7 7840S supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 7 7840S) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-12650HX). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon 780M (Ryzen 7 7840S) and Intel UHD Graphics 770 (Core i7-12650HX) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7840S targets Gaming, Core i7-12650HX targets Gaming Laptop. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7840S rivals Core i7-1360P.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7840S | Core i7-12650HX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 780M | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V (SVM) | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Gaming | Gaming Laptop |
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