Core i7-12700H vs Ryzen 5 7640HS
These two are practically equal for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: practically equal (52 vs 52).
- Cores: Core i7-12700H has 14 vs 6.
- Power (TDP): Core i7-12700H 45 W, Ryzen 5 7640HS 35 W; the Ryzen 5 7640HS delivers 29% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Ryzen 5 7640HS is 1 year newer (2023 vs 2022).
- Platform: different sockets (FCBGA1744 vs FP7), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i7-12700H | Ryzen 5 7640HS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 52 | 52 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 12th Gen H | AMD Ryzen 7040 Mobile |
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Cores | 14 | 6 |
| Threads | 20 | 12 |
| Base clock | 2.3 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 45 W | 35 W |
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | FP7 |