Intel Core i5-12500H vs AMD Ryzen 7 7730U

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i5-12500H or Intel Core i5-12500H – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-12500H features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-12500H, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 7 7730U features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 7730U, you'll need a motherboard with a FP6 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Ryzen 7
Intel Core i 12000H Group AMD Ryzen 5025U/7000U
Intel Core i5-12500H Name AMD Ryzen 7 7730U
Mobile Segment Mobile
12 Generation 4
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-12500H has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The AMD Ryzen 7 7730U has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 7730U is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
1.8 GHz B-Core Frequency None
2.8 GHz A-Core Frequency None
16 Threads 16
None None 4.5 GHz
4.5 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
None None 8x Zen 3
8x Gracemont Cores B None
4x Golden Cove Cores A None
None None 2.8 GHz
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
No Overclocking No
12 CPU Cores 8
None None 2.0 GHz
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-12500H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-12500H uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake), which has 640 texture shaders
and 80 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 7 7730U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 7 7730U uses the AMD Radeon 8 Graphics (Renoir), which has 512 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) GPU name AMD Radeon 8 Graphics (Renoir)
12.1 Direct X 12
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 2.0 GHz
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2020
640 Shaders 512
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
10 nm Technology 7 nm
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
80 Execution units 8
13 Generation 9
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
No ECC Yes
Yes AES-NI Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
115 W TDP (PL2) None
None TDP down 8 W
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-12500H is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 18.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 7 7730U is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
BGA 1744 Socket FP6
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
311 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
18.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
-- Part Number --
Q1/2022 Release date Q4/2022
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
10 nm Technology 7 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Alder Lake H Architecture Barcelo (Zen 3)
9.0 MB L2-Cache 4.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i5-12500H
12C 16T @ 2.8 GHz
21625
21625
AMD Ryzen 7 7730U
8C 16T @ 2.0 GHz
19670
19670

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12500H
12C 16T @ 2.8 GHz
9961
9961
AMD Ryzen 7 7730U
8C 16T @ 2.0 GHz
6714
6714

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12500H
12C 16T @ 2.8 GHz
9780
9780
AMD Ryzen 7 7730U
8C 16T @ 2.0 GHz
7300
7300

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-12500H
12C 16T @ 2.8 GHz
2241
2241
AMD Ryzen 7 7730U
8C 16T @ 2.0 GHz
1857
1857

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-12500H
12C 16T @ 2.8 GHz
1674
1674
AMD Ryzen 7 7730U
8C 16T @ 2.0 GHz
1460
1460