Ryzen 9 8945H vs Core i7-12700

Ryzen 9 8945H

8 Cores16 Thrd8 WWMax: 5.2 GHz2023

Core i7-12700

12 Cores20 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 9 8945H

8 / 16

30,240

+0.6%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX

Core i7-12700

12 / 20

30,055

0.0%

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 9 8945H

#73

Core i9-13950HX

MSRP: $590|Avg: $199

103%

#80

Ryzen 9 8945H

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

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-12700

#115

Core i9-14900K

MSRP: $589|Avg: $469

104%

#116

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE

MSRP: $146|Avg: $146

104%

#117

Core i7-13790F

MSRP: $392|Avg: $350

104%

#118

Core i5-14500

MSRP: $239|Avg: $251

103%

#119

Core i5-11600KF

MSRP: $237|Avg: $157

103%

#120

Ryzen 5 5600XT

MSRP: $192|Avg: $180

103%

#121

Core i5-13600

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

103%

#122

Core i3-13100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $119

102%

#123

Ryzen 5 5600G

MSRP: $259|Avg: $160

102%

#124

Core Ultra 9 285K

MSRP: $589|Avg: $550

102%

#125

Core i5-13400E

MSRP: $221|Avg: $221

102%

#126

Ryzen 7 8700F

MSRP: $270|Avg: $257

101%

#127

Core i9-14900KF

MSRP: $564|Avg: $480

101%

#128

Core i7-12700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $285

100%

#129

Core i9-13900KF

MSRP: $599|Avg: $480

100%

#130

Core i7-12700

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

100%

#131

Core Ultra 5 245T

MSRP: $270|Avg: $270

100%

#132

Core i5-8500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $80

99%

#133

Core i5-9400F

MSRP: $182|Avg: $80

98%

#134

Core i5-11400

MSRP: $182|Avg: $141

98%

#135

Core i5-13600K

MSRP: $329|Avg: $319

98%

#136

Core i5-13500

MSRP: $242|Avg: $264

98%

#137

Ryzen 7 8700G

MSRP: $329|Avg: $269

98%

#138

Core i7-14700

MSRP: $384|Avg: $348

98%

#139

Ryzen 5 2500X

MSRP: $159|Avg: $80

98%

#140

Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

97%

#141

Core i9-13900K

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

97%

#142

Core i3-14100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $131

97%

#143

Ryzen 5 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

96%

#144

Core i7-10700KF

MSRP: $405|Avg: $160

96%

#145

Core i5-11600K

MSRP: $262|Avg: $170

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen 9 8945H leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i7-12700 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.6% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Ryzen 9 8945H	Core i7-12700
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) / 4 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 9 8945H	Core i7-12700
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)

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.

Ryzen 9 8945H Benchmark Check

Core i7-12700 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 9 8945H and Core i7-12700

Ryzen 9 8945H

The Ryzen 9 8945H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 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: 30,240 points. Launch price was $499.

Core i7-12700

The Core i7-12700 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 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 25 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: 30,055 points. Launch price was $349.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 9 8945H packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i7-12700 offers 12 cores / 20 threads — the Core i7-12700 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Ryzen 9 8945H versus 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-12700 — a 5.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 8945H (base: 4 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen 9 8945H uses the Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i7-12700 uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 8945H scores 30,240 against the Core i7-12700's 30,055 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen 9 8945H. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 17,500 vs 21,568 (20.8% advantage for the Core i7-12700). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,617 vs 2,497, a 4.7% lead for the Ryzen 9 8945H that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 12,662 vs 12,448 (1.7% advantage for the Ryzen 9 8945H). L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 9 8945H vs 25 MB (total) on the Core i7-12700.

Feature	Ryzen 9 8945H	Core i7-12700
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	12 / 20+50%
Boost Clock	5.2 GHz+6%	4.9 GHz
Base Clock	4 GHz+90%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB	25 MB (total)+56%
L2 Cache	8 MB+540%	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	4 nm-43%	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024)	Alder Lake-S (2022)
PassMark	30,240	30,055
Cinebench R23 Multi	17,500	21,568+23%
Geekbench 6 Single	2,617+5%	2,497
Geekbench 6 Multi	12,662+2%	12,448

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 9 8945H uses the FP7/FP7r2/FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-12700 uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. The Ryzen 9 8945H 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 9 8945H) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,Z790 (Core i7-12700).

Feature	Ryzen 9 8945H	Core i7-12700
Socket	FP7/FP7r2/FP8	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	256 GB+100%	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	20	20

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Ryzen 9 8945H supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 9 8945H) vs VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Core i7-12700). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon 780M (Ryzen 9 8945H) and Intel UHD Graphics 770 (Core i7-12700) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 9 8945H targets Gaming, Core i7-12700 targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 9 8945H rivals Core i9-13900H; Core i7-12700 rivals Ryzen 7 5700X.