Ryzen 5 7640U vs i5-12600H

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-12600H
2022
12 cores / 16 threads, 45 Watt
13.94
+4.4%
Ryzen 5 7640U
2023
6 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
13.35

Core i5-12600H outperforms Ryzen 5 7640U by a minimal 4% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-12600H and Ryzen 5 7640U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking533563
Place by popularity86not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Alder Lake-Pno data
Power efficiency29.3284.23
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-H (2022)Phoenix-U (Zen 4) (2023)
Release dateJanuary 2022 (2 years ago)3 May 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i5-12600H and Ryzen 5 7640U basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores12 (Dodeca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads1612
Base clock speed2.7 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.9 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache18 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm4 nm
Die size217 mm2178 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Number of transistorsno data25,000 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-12600H and Ryzen 5 7640U compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1744FP8
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-12600H and Ryzen 5 7640U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Ryzen AI, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, SSSE3
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i5-12600H and Ryzen 5 7640U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-12600H and Ryzen 5 7640U are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-12600H and Ryzen 5 7640U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligibleAMD Radeon 760M ( - 2600 MHz)
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.4 GHzno data
Execution Units80no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-12600H and Ryzen 5 7640U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-12600H and Ryzen 5 7640U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-12600H and Ryzen 5 7640U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-12600H and Ryzen 5 7640U.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes2020

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-12600H 13.94
+4.4%
Ryzen 5 7640U 13.35

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-12600H 22141
+4.4%
Ryzen 5 7640U 21198

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.94 13.35
Physical cores 12 6
Threads 16 12
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 15 Watt

i5-12600H has a 4.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads.

Ryzen 5 7640U, on the other hand, has 200% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i5-12600H and Ryzen 5 7640U.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-12600H and Ryzen 5 7640U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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