AMD Ryzen 5 7400F vs Intel Core i7-12800H Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F leads in every single-core test recorded. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 3072 versus 1828 for the Intel Core i7-12800H, a 68.1% advantage. The PassMark single-thread test shows 3689 versus 3440, a 7.2% lead.

Q: How do the two compare in multi-core workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F wins most multi-core tests, including Cinebench R23 multicore with 21765 versus 15283, a 42.4% advantage. However, the Intel Core i7-12800H takes the Cinebench R15 multicore test by a narrow 1.3% margin, scoring 2222 versus 2193.

Q: What are the core and thread counts?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core i7-12800H has 14 cores and 20 threads. Despite the Intel part having more than twice as many cores, it does not consistently win multi-threaded benchmarks.

Q: Which processor supports faster memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F supports DDR5 memory only, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel Core i7-12800H supports both DDR4 and DDR5, but the database has no memory bandwidth figure for it.

Q: Do both processors have integrated graphics?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has no integrated graphics (listed as N/A). The Intel Core i7-12800H includes Iris Xe 96EU graphics.

Q: What is the overall benchmark percentile for each?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F sits at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32750. The Intel Core i7-12800H sits at the 82nd percentile, with an average score of 32121.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is built on the Zen 4 architecture with the Raphael codename, part of the 7000 series. It uses a 5 nm process fabricated by TSMC, with a die size of 71 mm² and 6,570 million transistors. The Intel Core i7-12800H uses the Alder Lake architecture, codename Alder Lake-H, from the Core 12th Gen family. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a die size of 217 mm². The transistor count for the Intel part is not recorded in the database.

The core layouts differ sharply. The Ryzen 5 7400F has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Core i7-12800H has 14 cores and 20 threads. This reflects Intel's hybrid design approach in Alder Lake, combining different core types. The cache structures also differ: the AMD part has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 32 MB shared L3. The Intel part has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3.

The AMD processor runs on AMD Socket AM5 and supports PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only). The Intel processor uses Intel BGA 1744 and supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part does not. The AMD processor supports ECC memory, while the Intel part does not. The Intel part includes integrated Iris Xe 96EU graphics, while the AMD part has none.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to two very different usage profiles. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F wins 13 of the 17 head-to-head benchmarks, including dominant victories in rendering and single-threaded workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21765 versus 15283, a 42.4% gap, makes it the clear choice for CPU-heavy rendering tasks. Its single-core Cinebench R23 lead of 68.1% (3072 versus 1828) indicates superior responsiveness in lightly threaded applications.

The Intel Core i7-12800H wins only 4 of the 17 benchmarks, but those wins are concentrated in math-heavy PassMark workloads. It leads in floating-point math (60961 versus 45799, a 24.9% margin), integer math (86488 versus 74745, a 13.6% margin), physics (1682 versus 1660), and the Cinebench R15 multicore test (2222 versus 2193). These results suggest the Intel part has strengths in specific computational patterns despite its overall deficit.

For buyers building a desktop system, the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F offers a higher average benchmark score (32750 versus 32121) and a higher percentile ranking (83 versus 82). The data shows it is the stronger all-around performer. The Intel Core i7-12800H, being a mobile processor with integrated graphics and a lower 45 W TDP, makes sense in laptop scenarios where its specific math performance and graphics capability are useful. The absence of a launch MSRP for the Intel part means the database holds no pricing comparison.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 7400F | Intel Core i7-12800H |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 6 | 14 |

| Threads | 12 | 20 |

| Base clock | 3.70 GHz | 2.40 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.70 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 1744 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Alder Lake |

| Codename | Raphael | Alder Lake-H |

| Process node | 5 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 71 mm² | 217 mm² |

| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 32 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 24 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 20 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | N/A | Iris Xe 96EU |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Launch MSRP | $229 | Not recorded |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single victory belongs to the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F in Cinebench R23 single-core, where it scores 3072 against 1828, a 68.1% advantage. This is a remarkable margin for a single-threaded test and indicates a substantial per-core performance difference. The same pattern appears in Cinebench R15 single-core, where the AMD part leads 309 versus 265, a 16.6% margin.

In PassMark find prime numbers, the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F scores 191 versus 102, an 87.3% advantage. This workload, which is highly sensitive to single-thread efficiency, shows the Zen 4 design's strength. The AMD part also leads in PassMark extended instructions by 32.5% (21747 versus 16408) and in random string sorting by 15.2% (35096 versus 30453).

The Cinebench R23 multicore result is another decisive AMD win: 21765 versus 15283, a 42.4% gap. This is notable because the Intel Core i7-12800H has 14 cores and 20 threads, more than double the AMD part's 6 cores and 12 threads. The AMD processor also wins Cinebench R20 multicore by 8% (9141 versus 8463) and PassMark multithread by 5.3% (25645 versus 24346).

The Intel Core i7-12800H claims its biggest win in PassMark floating-point math, scoring 60961 versus 45799, a 24.9% margin. It also leads in integer math by 13.6% (86488 versus 74745). These two wins suggest the Intel part has a specialized advantage in arithmetic-heavy workloads. The Intel part narrowly wins PassMark physics (1682 versus 1660, a 1.3% margin) and Cinebench R15 multicore (2222 versus 2193, also 1.3%).

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F wins in rendering and creative workloads. The Cinebench R23 multicore result, a 42.4% lead, positions it as the stronger choice for 3D rendering, video encoding, and other tasks that scale with sustained multi-core throughput. Its single-core dominance, especially the 68.1% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core, makes it well suited for applications that rely on per-thread speed, such as legacy software, scripting, and general desktop responsiveness.

The AMD part also wins in data handling tasks. It leads in PassMark data compression by 6.1% (289999 versus 273247), data encryption by 2.9% (16712 versus 16234), and random string sorting by 15.2%. For workloads involving file compression, encryption, or sorting large datasets, the recorded data favors the AMD processor.

The Intel Core i7-12800H wins in pure arithmetic throughput. Its 24.9% lead in floating-point math and 13.6% lead in integer math suggest it excels in scientific computing, financial modeling, and other number-crunching scenarios. The physics benchmark win, though narrow at 1.3%, adds to this pattern. The Intel part also edges out the AMD processor in Cinebench R15 multicore by 1.3%, a legacy test where its core advantage appears to help.

The mobile versus desktop distinction matters. The Intel Core i7-12800H is a mobile processor with a 45 W TDP and integrated Iris Xe 96EU graphics, making it suitable for laptops where discrete graphics may not be present. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a desktop part with a 65 W TDP, no integrated graphics, and an unlocked multiplier, which suits desktop builders who plan to pair it with a discrete GPU and overclock. The data shows the AMD part is the overall higher performer, but the Intel part has specific math strengths and a graphics solution that the AMD part lacks.