AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS vs Intel Core i7-12700F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep across every head-to-head benchmark, with the Intel Core i7-12700F winning all 17 matched tests. The largest margin appears in passmark floating point math, where Intel scores 81,804 against AMD's 45,220, a delta of 80.9%. This is a massive advantage in compute-heavy floating point workloads, reflecting the substantial difference in thread resources between the two processors.

Integer math tells a similar story at a slightly smaller scale. Intel posts 107,013 in passmark integer math versus 73,284 for AMD, a 46% lead. Data compression also favors Intel heavily: 384,463 versus 269,524, a 42.6% advantage. These are workloads that scale with core count and cache capacity, and the Intel part has more of both.

In multi-threaded rendering, the gap remains pronounced. Cinebench R23 multicore shows Intel at 15,291 versus AMD's 12,554, a 21.8% lead. Geekbench multicore gives Intel 13,039 against 10,389, a 25.5% margin. The pattern is consistent: the more threads in play, the wider Intel's advantage becomes.

Single-thread results are much closer. Cinebench R23 single core has Intel at 1,898 versus 1,715.5, a 10.6% lead. Geekbench single core shows Intel at 2,169 against 2,093, only 3.6% ahead. Passmark single thread is tighter still, 3,850 versus 3,654, a 5.4% gap. Cinebench R15 single core is nearly a tie, with Intel at 271 versus 269.5, just 0.6% ahead. This suggests the architectural efficiency of AMD's Zen 4 cores nearly matches Intel's best single-thread performance, but Intel retains a measurable edge.

Other notable wins include passmark multithread at 30,445 versus 22,979 (32.5% ahead), passmark data encryption at 20,185 versus 15,867 (27.2% ahead), and passmark find prime numbers at 98 versus 77 (27.3% ahead). Extended instructions, random string sorting, and physics all show Intel leading by margins between 20.6% and 28.8%.

The average benchmark scores reflect this overall picture. Intel's average is 31,081, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. AMD's average is 30,390, which sits in the 81st percentile. Despite the lopsided head-to-head results, the percentile difference is just one point, indicating that both processors are competitive within their broader performance classes.

Architecture Differences

The two chips come from fundamentally different design philosophies. Intel's Core i7-12700F is a desktop part built on Alder Lake-S architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. It uses a hybrid core arrangement with 12 cores and 20 threads, running at a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The die size is 215 mm², and it draws a 65 W TDP.

AMD's Ryzen 5 7640HS is a mobile processor based on Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Phoenix, fabricated by TSMC on a 4 nm process. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 4.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Despite the higher clock speeds, its TDP is only 35 W. The die is smaller at 178 mm², and AMD lists 25,000 million transistors, a figure Intel does not provide.

Cache configurations differ substantially. Intel provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 25 MB of shared L3 cache. AMD offers 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel's larger L3 pool is a key factor in its multicore wins, especially in data compression and integer math where cache residency matters.

Memory support also diverges. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration. AMD supports only DDR5, also dual-channel, but the database records a specific memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s for AMD, a figure not listed for Intel. AMD also supports ECC memory, while Intel does not. PCIe connectivity differs as well: Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics are another point of separation. AMD includes Radeon 760M graphics on the chip, while Intel's 12700F has no integrated graphics, as the F suffix denotes. The socket types are entirely different, Intel Socket 1700 versus AMD Socket FP8, reflecting the desktop versus mobile positioning.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-12700F wins in every benchmark category recorded, but the magnitude of its advantage varies by workload type. The most decisive wins are in heavily parallel floating point tasks, where the 80.9% lead in passmark floating point math shows the value of having 20 threads versus 12. Similarly, passmark integer math at 46% ahead and data compression at 42.6% ahead confirm that multi-threaded productivity workloads strongly favor Intel.

Rendering workloads like Cinebench R23 multicore show a solid 21.8% lead, which is meaningful for content creators who rely on CPU rendering. Passmark multithread at 32.5% ahead reinforces this pattern. For users running video encoding, 3D rendering, or batch file processing, the Intel part offers a clear throughput advantage.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS, while losing every head-to-head test, still holds its own in single-thread performance. The narrow margins in Cinebench R15 single core (0.6%) and Geekbench single core (3.6%) indicate that for lightly threaded tasks like web browsing, office applications, and legacy software, the user experience would be nearly identical. The higher base clock of 4.30 GHz helps AMD close the gap in latency-sensitive single-core workloads.

AMD's 35 W TDP is a significant practical advantage for mobile use. The Intel part's 65 W TDP is typical for desktop, but the AMD chip is designed for thin-and-light laptops where thermal and power budgets are constrained. The integrated Radeon 760M graphics also provide a usable display output without needing a discrete GPU, which is essential for many portable systems.

Power efficiency is not directly benchmarked, but the TDP figures imply a major difference in sustained load behavior. In a laptop chassis, the AMD part can maintain its boost clocks for longer periods without thermal throttling, whereas the Intel desktop part assumes a more robust cooling solution.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the Intel Core i7-12700F boosts to 4.90 GHz.

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-12700F include integrated graphics?

A: No, the Intel Core i7-12700F has no integrated graphics. The AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS includes Radeon 760M graphics.

Q: How much larger is Intel's L3 cache compared to AMD's?

A: Intel has 25 MB of shared L3 cache, while AMD has 16 MB of shared L3 cache, a difference of 9 MB.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core i7-12700F does not.

Q: What is the core and thread count for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700F has 12 cores and 20 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700F has an average benchmark score of 31,081, compared to 30,390 for the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS.

Specification Differences

| Field | Intel Core i7-12700F | AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS |

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

| Cores | 12 | 6 |

| Threads | 20 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 2.10 GHz | 4.30 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.90 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 35 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | AMD Socket FP8 |

| Architecture | Alder Lake | Zen 4 |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 4 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Die Size | 215 mm² | 178 mm² |

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

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

| L3 Cache | 25 MB (shared) | 16 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not listed | 89.6 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes | Gen 4, 20 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | None | Radeon 760M |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Transistors | Not listed | 25,000 million |