AMD Ryzen 7 5700G vs Intel Core i9-12900HK Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clear split in workload types between these two processors. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G wins 8 of the 21 head-to-head benchmarks, while the Intel Core i9-12900HK wins 13. That raw count, however, masks the magnitude of each side’s victories. Intel’s wins are often decisive, with several deltas exceeding 10%, while AMD’s wins tend to be narrower but consistent across specific instruction-heavy tasks.

The largest single margin in the entire comparison is in PassMark physics, where the Intel Core i9-12900HK scores 1673 against the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G’s 999. That is a 40.3% deficit for AMD, the biggest gap recorded. The 3DMark single-thread test also shows a substantial Intel advantage: 1025 versus 899, a 12.3% delta. Cinebench R15 multi-core tells a similar story, with Intel leading 2786 to 2107, a 24.4% margin. Cinebench R23 multi-core extends that gap even further, with Intel at 18288 versus AMD at 12830.5, a 29.8% delta. The Intel part also wins PassMark floating point math by 19.3% (63572 versus 51296) and PassMark find prime numbers by 42.2% (102 versus 59).

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G fights back in other domains. Its largest win is in PassMark extended instructions, where it scores 21847 against Intel’s 17583, a 24.3% advantage. PassMark data encryption goes to AMD by 16.5% (20325 versus 17445). In 3DMark 8-thread tests, AMD leads 5648 to 5172, a 9.2% margin. PassMark data compression favors AMD by 7.9% (318262 versus 294908). Smaller but still notable AMD wins appear in PassMark integer math (2.2% ahead), PassMark random string sorting (1.2% ahead), and Cinebench R15 single-core, where AMD edges Intel by a hair: 242.5 versus 242.0, a 0.2% delta.

The mid-range thread counts show an interesting pattern. In 3DMark 16-thread, AMD wins narrowly at 6629 versus 6441, a 2.9% margin. But in 3DMark 2-thread and 4-thread, Intel pulls ahead by 9.5% and 4.2%, respectively. In 3DMark max threads, Intel leads by 3% (6829 versus 6627). The overall PassMark multithread score goes to Intel by 5% (25697 versus 24419). The single-thread PassMark tests both record the same Intel edge: 3567 versus 3283, an 8% delta.

What stands out is that AMD’s wins cluster in encryption, compression, extended instructions, and integer math, while Intel’s wins dominate in floating point, prime number finding, physics, and the Cinebench rendering workloads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core result, a 29.8% Intel advantage, is particularly telling for sustained all-core rendering performance.

The Verdict

The data points to distinct use cases. The Intel Core i9-12900HK is the stronger choice for rendering, physics simulation, and any workload that leans heavily on floating point arithmetic. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18288 versus 12830.5 gives it a 42.5% raw score advantage in that specific test, which is the largest single benchmark delta in the comparison besides PassMark physics and prime numbers. The 3DMark single-thread result (1025 versus 899) also indicates better responsiveness in lightly threaded scenarios.

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G, however, shows superior results in cryptography-related tasks, data compression, and extended instruction sets. Its PassMark data encryption score of 20325 is 16.5% higher than Intel’s 17445. PassMark data compression favors AMD by 7.9%. For workloads that involve heavy integer math, compression, or encryption, the AMD part delivers measurable wins. Its 3DMark 8-thread score of 5648 versus 5172 suggests that at moderate thread counts, the Zen 3 architecture maintains strong scaling.

The overall average benchmark scores place these two very close: the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G averages 27051, with a percentile rank of 79, while the Intel Core i9-12900HK averages 26469, with a percentile rank of 78. The nearest rivals for AMD include the Intel Core i9-9900K at a delta of -0.2% and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 at +0.4%. For Intel, the nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-1280P at a 0% delta and the AMD Ryzen 5 8640U at 0%. So in aggregate, the two are statistically equivalent in overall benchmark average, but their profiles diverge sharply by workload.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is built on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Cezanne, using a 7 nm process from TSMC. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The chip contains 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. Cache is organized as 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3. Memory support is DDR4 over a dual-channel bus, with a recorded bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. PCIe support is Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. It uses the AMD Socket AM4 and has a TDP of 65 watts. The integrated graphics are Radeon Vega 8. It was released in April 2021 and remains active in production.

The Intel Core i9-12900HK uses the Alder Lake-H architecture, codenamed Alder Lake-H, on Intel’s 10 nm process. It has 14 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The die size is 217 mm², with no transistor count recorded. Cache is configured as 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, though memory bandwidth is not recorded. PCIe support is Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. It uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket and has a TDP of 45 watts. The integrated graphics are Iris Xe 96EU. It was released in January 2022 and remains active in production.

Several differences stand out. The Intel part has more cores and threads, a higher boost clock, and a larger L3 cache. It also supports newer PCIe Gen 4 and both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The AMD part has a higher base clock, a smaller process node, and a lower TDP. Neither supports ECC memory, and both have unlocked multipliers. The AMD chip is a desktop part on a socketed platform, while the Intel chip is a mobile part on a BGA solder-down socket.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread score?

A: The Intel Core i9-12900HK wins the 3DMark single-thread test with 1025 versus 899, a 12.3% delta. It also wins PassMark single-thread with 3567 versus 3283, an 8% delta. However, in Cinebench R15 single-core, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G edges ahead by 0.2% (242.5 versus 242.0).

Q: How do they compare in multi-threaded rendering?

A: The Intel Core i9-12900HK is significantly ahead in Cinebench R23 multi-core, scoring 18288 versus 12830.5, a 29.8% delta. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, Intel leads 2786 to 2107, a 24.4% margin. PassMark multithread also favors Intel, 25697 versus 24419, a 5% delta.

Q: Where does the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G win by the largest margin?

A: The AMD part’s biggest win is in PassMark extended instructions, where it scores 21847 against Intel’s 17583, a 24.3% advantage. It also wins PassMark data encryption by 16.5% (20325 versus 17445) and PassMark data compression by 7.9% (318262 versus 294908).

Q: What is the difference in core and thread counts?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i9-12900HK has 14 cores and 20 threads. The Intel part also has a larger L3 cache at 24 MB shared versus 16 MB on the AMD part.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-12900HK boosts up to 5.00 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G boosts up to 4.60 GHz. The AMD part has a higher base clock at 3.80 GHz versus Intel’s 2.50 GHz.

Q: How do their integrated graphics compare in terms of brand?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G uses Radeon Vega 8 graphics. The Intel Core i9-12900HK uses Iris Xe 96EU graphics. The database records no direct graphics benchmark comparison between the two.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is the better choice for workloads that stress data encryption, compression, and extended instruction sets. Its PassMark data encryption score of 20325 is 16.5% higher than Intel’s 17445. In PassMark data compression, AMD leads by 7.9% (318262 versus 294908). PassMark extended instructions favor AMD by 24.3% (21847 versus 17583). Integer math also goes AMD’s way, with a 2.2% margin (91541 versus 89527). Random string sorting is another AMD win, 33384 versus 32983, a 1.2% delta. For users whose daily drivers involve cryptography, archive handling, or custom instruction-heavy code, the AMD part delivers measurable advantages.

The Intel Core i9-12900HK is the better choice for rendering, physics, and floating point arithmetic. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows Intel at 18288 versus 12830.5, a 29.8% delta. PassMark physics shows Intel at 1673 versus 999, a 40.3% delta. Floating point math goes Intel’s way by 19.3% (63572 versus 51296). Prime number finding is a 42.2% Intel advantage (102 versus 59). The 3DMark single-thread test also goes Intel’s way by 12.3% (1025 versus 899). For video rendering, scientific computing, or any floating point heavy task, the Intel part is the stronger performer.

The mid-range thread counts show a nuanced split. In 3DMark 8-thread, AMD wins by 9.2% (5648 versus 5172), suggesting that at moderate thread counts, the AMD architecture scales more efficiently. In 3DMark 2-thread and 4-thread, Intel wins by 9.5% and 4.2%, respectively. In 3DMark max threads, Intel wins by 3% (6829 versus 6627). PassMark multithread also goes to Intel by 5%. So for workloads that use fewer than 8 threads, Intel generally holds the edge; at 8 threads, AMD pulls ahead; beyond that, Intel reclaims the lead in the recorded tests.

The aggregate benchmark averages put both processors within 2.2% of each other, with AMD at 27051 and Intel at 26469. Their percentile ranks are 79 and 78, respectively. The choice comes down to workload profile rather than overall capability.