AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 vs Intel Core i7-12850HX Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a decisive overall victory for the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745, which wins 14 of the 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons. The Intel Core i7-12850HX manages only 3 wins, and those come in specific math and physics workloads rather than general compute tasks.

The largest margin in the entire dataset belongs to the AMD processor in Cinebench R23 single-core testing. The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 scores 3935 against 1720.5 for the Intel part, a 128.7% advantage. This is not a small gap; it represents more than double the performance in a workload that remains critical for many professional applications. The Cinebench R23 multi-core result tells a similar story, with AMD leading 27877 to 16301.5, a 71% delta. Both of these are among the most lopsided results in the comparison.

Cinebench R15 single-core also heavily favors AMD, with a 52% delta (396 versus 260.5). The R15 multi-core test is closer, with AMD ahead by 4.9% (2809 versus 2679). Cinebench R20 shows AMD leading by 7.3% in both single-core (1652 versus 1539) and multi-core (11708 versus 10907) runs.

PassMark tests reinforce the AMD lead in several categories. Data encryption favors AMD by 8.1% (22821 versus 21120). Extended instructions show a 31.4% advantage for AMD (29216 versus 22227). Prime number finding favors AMD by 49.5% (166 versus 111). Random string sorting goes to AMD by 15.9% (46759 versus 40327). Data compression is closer, with AMD ahead by 5.7% (386829 versus 365829).

The Intel Core i7-12850HX takes its wins in floating point math, integer math, and physics. The floating point result is substantial: Intel scores 79337 against AMD's 63332, a 20.2% advantage. Integer math is much closer, with Intel ahead by only 4.4% (108076 versus 103330). Physics shows Intel ahead by 6.3% (1813 versus 1699).

The overall multithread PassMark score favors AMD by 6.9% (32733 versus 30627). Single-thread PassMark shows AMD ahead by 4.5% (3849 versus 3683).

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 dominates in rendering and content creation workloads. The Cinebench results, particularly the R23 single-core and multi-core scores, indicate that this processor is the stronger choice for applications that rely heavily on CPU rendering. The 71% multi-core advantage and 128.7% single-core advantage in R23 are the defining metrics of this comparison.

AMD also wins in encryption, compression, extended instruction workloads, and random string sorting. These are tasks that benefit from strong per-core efficiency and modern instruction set support. The 31.4% lead in extended instructions and 49.5% lead in prime number finding suggest that AMD's architecture handles complex computational workloads with greater efficiency.

The Intel Core i7-12850HX is the better option for floating point math, where its 20.2% advantage is the largest Intel win. This could matter for scientific computing or financial modeling that relies heavily on floating point operations. Intel also edges ahead in integer math by 4.4% and physics by 6.3%, though these margins are modest compared to AMD's larger wins.

For general productivity and multitasking, the AMD processor leads the PassMark multithread score by 6.9%. For single-thread responsiveness, AMD leads by 4.5%. The data suggests that users who need balanced performance across a wide range of tasks should favor AMD, while those with specific floating point-heavy workloads should consider Intel.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is built on TSMC's 5 nm process and uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Raphael codename. It is part of the 7000 series and belongs to the Ryzen 7 generation. The processor has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. The die size is 71 mm² and the transistor count is 6,570 million.

The Intel Core i7-12850HX uses the Alder Lake architecture with the Alder Lake-HX codename, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It belongs to the Core 12th Gen series. This processor has 16 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The die size is 215 mm², significantly larger than AMD's.

The core count difference is notable. Intel has double the cores (16 versus 8) and 50% more threads (24 versus 16). Despite this, AMD still wins most multi-threaded benchmarks. This indicates that AMD's per-core performance advantage is substantial enough to overcome the core count deficit in most workloads.

Cache configurations differ between the two. AMD provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 25 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel has more per-core cache, but AMD has more total L3 cache.

Memory support also differs. AMD supports DDR5 memory only, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. AMD's memory bandwidth is recorded at 83.2 GB/s, while Intel's memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database. Both processors support ECC memory.

The AMD processor uses the AMD Socket AM5 and has PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU. The Intel processor uses Intel BGA 1964 and has PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU. Both include integrated graphics: AMD has Radeon Graphics, while Intel has UHD Graphics 770.

The Intel processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the AMD processor does not. This means the Intel part offers overclocking flexibility that the AMD part lacks.

Specification Differences

The processors differ in several key specifications. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i7-12850HX has 16 cores and 24 threads. AMD's base clock is 3.80 GHz versus Intel's 2.10 GHz. AMD's boost clock is 5.30 GHz versus Intel's 4.80 GHz.

The TDP values differ: AMD is rated at 65 watts, while Intel is rated at 55 watts. The sockets are different, with AMD using Socket AM5 and Intel using BGA 1964. The process nodes differ, with AMD at 5 nm and Intel at 10 nm. The foundries differ as well, with TSMC producing the AMD chip and Intel producing its own.

Memory support differs, with AMD supporting DDR5 only and Intel supporting DDR4 and DDR5. PCIe lane counts differ, with AMD at 24 lanes and Intel at 20 lanes. The integrated graphics differ, with AMD using Radeon Graphics and Intel using UHD Graphics 770.

The release dates differ, with AMD released on June 12, 2023, and Intel released on May 9, 2022. The Intel processor has a launch MSRP of $428. The AMD processor has no recorded launch MSRP. The Intel multiplier is unlocked, while AMD's is not. The market segments differ, with AMD classified as Server/Workstation and Intel classified as Mobile.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-core Cinebench R23 score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 scores 3935, which is 128.7% higher than the Intel Core i7-12850HX's score of 1720.5.

Q: How does the core count compare between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core i7-12850HX has 16 cores and 24 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor wins in floating point math?

A: The Intel Core i7-12850HX scores 79337 in PassMark floating point math, which is 20.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745's score of 63332.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core i7-12850HX supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 has a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, compared to the Intel Core i7-12850HX's boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 and the Intel Core i7-12850HX support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 has 32 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core i7-12850HX has 25 MB of shared L3 cache.

The Verdict

The data clearly favors the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 for most users. It wins 14 of 17 head-to-head benchmarks and holds massive leads in Cinebench R23 single-core (128.7%) and multi-core (71%) tests. These are the workloads that matter most for rendering, video encoding, and general professional compute. The AMD processor also leads in encryption, compression, extended instructions, and random string sorting. Its higher boost clock of 5.30 GHz and smaller 5 nm process node contribute to these results.

The Intel Core i7-12850HX is the better choice only for specific workloads. Its 20.2% lead in floating point math is the most significant advantage, and it also wins in integer math by 4.4% and physics by 6.3%. Users whose primary workloads are floating point heavy, such as certain scientific simulations or financial modeling, may prefer the Intel part. The unlocked multiplier on the Intel processor could also appeal to users who want overclocking capability, which the AMD part lacks.

For general productivity, multitasking, rendering, and single-thread performance, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is the stronger processor according to the recorded benchmarks. Its overall average benchmark score of 43704 exceeds Intel's 41779. Both processors sit at the 88th percentile among all CPUs in the database, but AMD's average score is higher. The AMD processor occupies the Server/Workstation market segment, while Intel is classified as Mobile, which aligns with the performance differences observed in the data.