Ryzen AI 5 340 vs Core i7-12700TE
Ryzen AI 5 340
Core i7-12700TE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-12700TE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen AI 5 340 | Core i7-12700TE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Krackan Point (2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen AI 5 340 | Core i7-12700TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) |
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 AI 5 340 and Core i7-12700TE
Ryzen AI 5 340
The Ryzen AI 5 340 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Krackan Point (2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 19,776 points. Launch price was $299.
Core i7-12700TE
The Core i7-12700TE 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 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 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): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 19,744 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen AI 5 340 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i7-12700TE offers 12 cores / 20 threads — the Core i7-12700TE has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Ryzen AI 5 340 versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i7-12700TE — a 4.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 5 340 (base: 2 GHz vs 1.4 GHz). The Ryzen AI 5 340 uses the Krackan Point (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i7-12700TE uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen AI 5 340 scores 19,776 against the Core i7-12700TE's 19,744 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen AI 5 340. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen AI 5 340 vs 25 MB (total) on the Core i7-12700TE.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 5 340 | Core i7-12700TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 12 / 20+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+4% | 4.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz+43% | 1.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 25 MB (total)+213% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% |
| Process | 4 nm-60% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Krackan Point (2025) | Alder Lake-S (2022) |
| PassMark | 19,776 | 19,744 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen AI 5 340 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-12700TE uses LGA1700 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 5 340 | Core i7-12700TE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen AI 5 340 launched at $0 MSRP, while the Core i7-12700TE debuted at $378. At current prices ($0 vs $350), the Ryzen AI 5 340 is $350 cheaper.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 5 340 | Core i7-12700TE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $378 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $350 |
| Performance per Dollar | — | 56.4 |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2022 |
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