AMD Ryzen 7 7735U vs Intel Core i5-12600H Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher overall benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-12600H records an average benchmark score of 28882, while the AMD Ryzen 7 7735U scores 28350. The Intel part sits at the 81st percentile of all CPUs, and the AMD part at the 80th percentile.

Q: How large is the performance gap in multi-threaded Cinebench tests?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel Core i5-12600H scores 20072 versus 10085 for the AMD Ryzen 7 7735U, a 99% advantage. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Intel wins by 19.1% with 2023 against 1698.

Q: Does the AMD chip win any benchmark categories?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 7 7735U wins 4 of the 15 head-to-head tests: data compression (250457 vs 247404), data encryption (15825 vs 14799), extended instructions (16349 vs 14508), and integer math (79580 vs 71168). Its largest margin is 11.3% in extended instructions.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7735U has a boost clock of 4.75 GHz, which is higher than the Intel Core i5-12600H's 4.50 GHz. Their base clocks are identical at 2.70 GHz.

Q: How do these two compare in single-threaded performance?

A: The Intel Core i5-12600H leads in Cinebench R23 single-core by 90.1% (2833 vs 1490) and in R15 single-core by 21.8% (285 vs 234). In PassMark single-thread, the Intel is 6.7% ahead (3453 vs 3236).

Q: What are the differences in core and thread counts?

A: The Intel Core i5-12600H has 12 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 7 7735U has 8 cores and 16 threads. Both support simultaneous multi-threading, but the Intel has more physical cores.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i5-12600H is built on Intel's Alder Lake architecture, specifically the Alder Lake-H variant, using a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel. Its die size is 217 mm². The AMD Ryzen 7 7735U uses the Zen 3+ architecture, codenamed Rembrandt-R, on a 6 nm process node from TSMC, with a slightly smaller die at 208 mm².

The cache layouts differ noticeably. The Intel processor allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part uses 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel has a larger total cache footprint per core in L2 and more L3 overall.

Both support dual-channel memory, but the memory types differ. The Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD supports DDR5 exclusively. The AMD does list a specific memory bandwidth figure of 76.8 GB/s, whereas the Intel entry does not provide a bandwidth number in the database. The AMD also supports ECC memory, while the Intel does not.

Integrated graphics differ: Intel uses Iris Xe 80EU, AMD uses Radeon 680M. Both are mobile processors on different sockets: Intel BGA 1744 for the Core i5, and AMD Socket FP7 for the Ryzen 7. The AMD has a higher TDP ceiling of 45W versus 28W for the Intel, but in the context of mobile parts, the Intel's higher TDP aligns with its higher core count.

The Intel 12600H has more cores (12 vs 8) but the same thread count (16) because the AMD uses simultaneous multi-threading on each of its 8 cores. The Intel's design likely relies on a hybrid architecture, though the database does not specify core types. The AMD boosts higher to 4.75 GHz versus 4.50 GHz, but the Intel still wins most single-threaded benchmarks.

The Verdict

For multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i5-12600H is the clear choice. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20072 is nearly double the AMD's 10085, a 99% advantage. It also wins PassMark multithread (21128 vs 20723, a 2% edge) and physics (26.7% ahead). The Intel leads in 11 of 15 head-to-head tests, including every Cinebench result.

For users prioritizing integer math, encryption, or extended instruction throughput, the AMD Ryzen 7 7735U has a distinct edge. It wins integer math by 10.6%, data encryption by 6.5%, and extended instructions by 11.3%. Its data compression score is slightly higher by 1.2%. These wins are narrower than the Intel's multi-core dominance, though.

The Intel is better for anyone running Cinebench-style renders or heavy floating-point math: it wins floating point math by 19.3% and prime number finding by 24.6%. It also edges ahead in random string sorting by 4.9% and single-thread by 6.7%. The AMD's higher boost clock does not translate to single-core wins in the recorded data.

The AMD has a lower TDP (28W vs 45W) and a more advanced 6nm process, which suggests better power efficiency, but the database does not include power measurements. If the workload is heavily multi-threaded or requires the highest raw compute, the Intel is the better pick. If the workload is integer-heavy or benefits from encryption and extended instruction sets, the AMD's wins in those specific tests make it the better option.

Specification Differences

| Field | Intel Core i5-12600H | AMD Ryzen 7 7735U |

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

| Cores | 12 | 8 |

| Base Clock | 2.70 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.50 GHz | 4.75 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 28 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1744 | AMD Socket FP7 |

| Architecture | Alder Lake | Zen 3+ |

| Codename | Alder Lake-H | Rembrandt-R |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 6 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Die Size | 217 mm² | 208 mm² |

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

| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 512 KB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 18 MB (shared) | 16 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not specified | 76.8 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| Integrated Graphics | Iris Xe 80EU | Radeon 680M |

| Release Date | Not specified | 2023-01-03 |

| Part Number | SRLCZ | 100-000000987(FP7)100-000000991(FP7r2) |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-12600H dominates the Cinebench suite. In R23 multi-core, it scores 20072 against the AMD's 10085, a 99% lead. The R23 single-core test shows a 90.1% advantage (2833 vs 1490). These are the two largest deltas in the entire comparison. The R15 multi-core and single-core tests also go to Intel, with 19.1% and 21.8% margins respectively.

In PassMark tests, the Intel wins 7 of 11 categories. The largest Intel wins are in physics (1262 vs 996, 26.7% ahead) and find prime numbers (71 vs 57, 24.6% ahead). Floating point math goes to Intel by 19.3% (51264 vs 42966). The multithread test is close: 21128 vs 20723, only a 2% difference. Random string sorting and single-thread are also Intel wins, at 4.9% and 6.7% respectively.

The AMD Ryzen 7 7735U secures its wins in integer-oriented tasks. The largest is extended instructions: 16349 vs 14508, an 11.3% advantage. Integer math follows with 79580 vs 71168, a 10.6% lead. Data encryption is 6.5% higher (15825 vs 14799), and data compression is just 1.2% higher (250457 vs 247404). These four wins are all in the PassMark suite, and none appear in the Cinebench tests.

The head-to-head record is 11 wins for Intel and 4 for AMD. The Intel's wins are more decisive on average, especially in multi-core rendering. The AMD's wins are concentrated in integer and encryption workloads, where the Zen 3+ architecture's memory bandwidth (76.8 GB/s) may play a role, though that is not directly measured in the benchmark results.

For overall average score, the Intel is 28882 versus AMD's 28350, a difference of about 1.9%. The Intel's nearest rival is the Intel Core i9-13900H at 28886 (0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT at 28940 (-0.2% delta). The AMD's nearest rival is the Intel Xeon 6337P at 28333 (0.1% delta) and the Intel Core i9-11950H at 28332 (0.1% delta). Both processors sit near their respective rival groups, but the Intel has a slightly higher average score across all tests.

The data shows a clear split: Intel for raw multi-core and single-core speed, AMD for integer math and encryption. The Intel wins more tests and by larger margins in the Cinebench suite, while the AMD wins a narrow set of PassMark tests with margins below 12%. The final call depends on the workload, but the Intel is the more consistent performer across the recorded benchmarks.