Ryzen 7 7745HX vs i5-12600HX

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-12600HX
2022
12 cores / 16 threads, 55 Watt
15.93
Ryzen 7 7745HX
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 55 Watt
21.14
+32.7%

Ryzen 7 7745HX outperforms i5-12600HX by a substantial 33% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-12600HX and Ryzen 7 7745HX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking423252
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-HX (2022)Dragon Range (Zen 4) (2023)
Release date10 May 2022 (2 years ago)5 January 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i5-12600HX and Ryzen 7 7745HX 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads1616
Base clock speed2.5 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.6 GHz5.1 GHz
L1 cache1.1 MB512 KB
L2 cache10 MB8 MB
L3 cache18 MB32 MB
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmCCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm
Die size215 mm271 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Number of transistorsno data9900 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-12600HX and Ryzen 7 7745HX 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
SocketFCBGA1964FL1
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-12600HX and Ryzen 7 7745HX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, BMI2, ABM, FMA, ADX, SMEP, SMAP, SMT, CPB, AES-NI, RDRAND, RDSEED, SHA, SME
AES-NI++
FMA++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
StatusLaunchedno data
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i5-12600HX and Ryzen 7 7745HX 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 i5-12600HX and Ryzen 7 7745HX 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 i5-12600HX and Ryzen 7 7745HX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel® ProcessorsAMD Radeon 610M
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.35 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-12600HX and Ryzen 7 7745HX integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-12600HX and Ryzen 7 7745HX integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-12600HX and Ryzen 7 7745HX integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-12600HX and Ryzen 7 7745HX.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0
PCI Express lanes2028

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.

i5-12600HX 15.93
Ryzen 7 7745HX 21.14
+32.7%

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.

i5-12600HX 24643
Ryzen 7 7745HX 32704
+32.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 15.93 21.14
Recency 10 May 2022 5 January 2023
Physical cores 12 8

i5-12600HX has 50% more physical cores.

Ryzen 7 7745HX, on the other hand, has a 32.7% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 7 months.

The Ryzen 7 7745HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-12600HX in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-12600HX and Ryzen 7 7745HX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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