Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G vs Core i5-12490F
Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G
Core i5-12490F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12490F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G | Core i5-12490F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($140) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G | Core i5-12490F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+6%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($140) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
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 PRO 4750G and Core i5-12490F
Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G
The Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 20,227 points. Launch price was $299.
Core i5-12490F
The Core i5-12490F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 20 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: 20,366 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-12490F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-12490F — a 4.4% clock advantage for the Core i5-12490F (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i5-12490F uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G scores 20,227 against the Core i5-12490F's 20,366 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i5-12490F. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 12,814 vs 12,500 (2.5% advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,627 vs 1,800, a 10.1% lead for the Core i5-12490F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 7,556 vs 8,800 (15.2% advantage for the Core i5-12490F). L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G vs 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-12490F.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G | Core i5-12490F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.6 GHz+5% |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+20% | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 20 MB (total)+150% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% |
| Process | 7 nm-30% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Renoir (2020−2023) | Alder Lake-S (2022) |
| PassMark | 20,227 | 20,366 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 12,814+3% | 12,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,627 | 1,800+11% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 7,556 | 8,800+16% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-12490F uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G versus DDR5-4800 on the Core i5-12490F — the Core i5-12490F supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G) vs 20 (Core i5-12490F) — the Core i5-12490F offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Socket AM4 (Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G) and B660,H610,H670,Z690,B760 (Core i5-12490F).
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G | Core i5-12490F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12490F). The Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 8), while the Core i5-12490F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12490F targets Gaming Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-12490F rivals Ryzen 5 5600X.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G | Core i5-12490F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Vega 8 | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Gaming Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G launched at $309 MSRP, while the Core i5-12490F debuted at $250. At current prices ($140 vs $150), the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G delivers 144.5 pts/$ vs 135.8 pts/$ for the Core i5-12490F — making the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G the 6.2% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G | Core i5-12490F |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $309 | $250-19% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $140-7% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 144.5+6% | 135.8 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2022 |
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