i5-12600HE vs Ryzen 7 2700X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 7 2700X
2018
8 cores / 16 threads, 105 Watt
11.02
Core i5-12600HE
2022
12 cores / 16 threads, 45 Watt
15.49
+40.6%

Core i5-12600HE outperforms Ryzen 7 2700X by a considerable 41% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 7 2700X and Core i5-12600HE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking709450
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation9.33no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen 7no data
Power efficiency9.9332.58
Architecture codenameZen+ (2018−2019)Alder Lake-H (2022)
Release date19 April 2018 (6 years ago)January 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$329no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 7 2700X and Core i5-12600HE 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads1616
Base clock speed3.7 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.35 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier37no data
L1 cache96K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)18 MB (shared)
Chip lithography12 nm10 nm
Die size192 mm2217 mm2
Number of transistors4,800 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 7 2700X and Core i5-12600HE 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketAM4Intel BGA 1744
Power consumption (TDP)105 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 7 2700X and Core i5-12600HE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsSSE4.2, SSE4A, AMD-V, AES, AVX2, FMA3, SHAno data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen 7 2700X and Core i5-12600HE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 7 2700X and Core i5-12600HE are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 7 2700X and Core i5-12600HE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Dual-channelDDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth46.933 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-Iris Xe 80EU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 7 2700X and Core i5-12600HE.

PCIe version3.04.0
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.

Ryzen 7 2700X 11.02
i5-12600HE 15.49
+40.6%

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.

Ryzen 7 2700X 17511
i5-12600HE 24599
+40.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.02 15.49
Physical cores 8 12
Chip lithography 12 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 105 Watt 45 Watt

i5-12600HE has a 40.6% higher aggregate performance score, 50% more physical cores, a 20% more advanced lithography process, and 133.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-12600HE is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 7 2700X in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 7 2700X is a desktop processor while Core i5-12600HE is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 7 2700X and Core i5-12600HE, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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