Core i7-12650HX vs Ryzen 5 240

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i7-12650HX

2022

Why buy it

✅+0.2% higher PassMark.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (48 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel UHD Graphics 770, while Ryzen 5 240 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 240 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌22.2% higher power demand at 55W vs 45W.

Ryzen 5 240

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +17.8% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 45W instead of 55W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,167 vs 23,215).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 24 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-12650HX can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i7-12650HX

2022

Ryzen 5 240

2025

Why buy it

✅+0.2% higher PassMark.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (48 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel UHD Graphics 770, while Ryzen 5 240 needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +17.8% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 45W instead of 55W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 240 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌22.2% higher power demand at 55W vs 45W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,167 vs 23,215).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 24 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-12650HX can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 240 better than Core i7-12650HX?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 5 240 is ahead with a 17.8% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-12650HX pulls ahead with 0.2% better PassMark. Core i7-12650HX also has the bigger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-12650HX is the better fit. You are getting 0.2% better PassMark, backed by 14 cores and 20 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 5 240 still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 5 240 is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 17.8% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 5 240 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2022). That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i7-12650HX Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 240 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-12650HX	Ryzen 5 240
1080p
low	177 FPS	265 FPS
medium	164 FPS	239 FPS
high	137 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	116 FPS	172 FPS
1440p
low	147 FPS	234 FPS
medium	127 FPS	191 FPS
high	103 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	138 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	162 FPS
medium	77 FPS	135 FPS
high	62 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	48 FPS	91 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-12650HX	Ryzen 5 240
1080p
low	306 FPS	425 FPS
medium	261 FPS	353 FPS
high	221 FPS	308 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	271 FPS
1440p
low	257 FPS	368 FPS
medium	228 FPS	320 FPS
high	198 FPS	281 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	240 FPS
4K
low	157 FPS	265 FPS
medium	141 FPS	235 FPS
high	133 FPS	218 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	183 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-12650HX	Ryzen 5 240
1080p
low	580 FPS	579 FPS
medium	580 FPS	579 FPS
high	545 FPS	579 FPS
ultra	462 FPS	579 FPS
1440p
low	580 FPS	579 FPS
medium	554 FPS	579 FPS
high	485 FPS	520 FPS
ultra	416 FPS	449 FPS
4K
low	498 FPS	501 FPS
medium	416 FPS	445 FPS
high	373 FPS	380 FPS
ultra	314 FPS	315 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-12650HX	Ryzen 5 240
1080p
low	580 FPS	579 FPS
medium	580 FPS	579 FPS
high	580 FPS	579 FPS
ultra	580 FPS	579 FPS
1440p
low	580 FPS	579 FPS
medium	580 FPS	579 FPS
high	566 FPS	579 FPS
ultra	493 FPS	545 FPS
4K
low	522 FPS	565 FPS
medium	473 FPS	506 FPS
high	419 FPS	450 FPS
ultra	364 FPS	386 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-12650HX and Ryzen 5 240

Core i7-12650HX

The Core i7-12650HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 May 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-HX (2022) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1964. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 23,215 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 5 240

The Ryzen 5 240 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.3 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 23,167 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-12650HX packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 5 240 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-12650HX has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-12650HX versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 240 — a 6.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 240 (base: 2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The Core i7-12650HX uses the Alder Lake-HX (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 240 uses Hawk Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-12650HX scores 23,215 against the Ryzen 5 240's 23,167 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i7-12650HX. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-12650HX vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 240.

Feature	Core i7-12650HX	Ryzen 5 240
Cores / Threads	14 / 20+133%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.7 GHz	5 GHz+6%
Base Clock	2 GHz	4.3 GHz+115%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)+50%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+25%	1 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Alder Lake-HX (2022)	Hawk Point (2024−2025)
PassMark	23,215	23,167
Geekbench 6 Single	2,400	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	10,250	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-12650HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 240 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-12650HX	Ryzen 5 240
Socket	FCBGA1964	FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	48	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-12650HX) / not specified (Ryzen 5 240). The Core i7-12650HX includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770), while the Ryzen 5 240 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-12650HX targets Gaming Laptop.