Core i5-12600HE vs Ryzen 5 7640HS

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 i5-12600HE

2022

Why buy it

✅100+% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe Graphics 80EU, while Ryzen 5 7640HS needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 7640HS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (22,827 vs 22,921).
❌28.6% higher power demand at 45W vs 35W.

Ryzen 5 7640HS

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 35W instead of 45W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-12600HE can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i5-12600HE

2022

Ryzen 5 7640HS

2023

Why buy it

✅100+% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe Graphics 80EU, while Ryzen 5 7640HS needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 35W instead of 45W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 7640HS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (22,827 vs 22,921).
❌28.6% higher power demand at 45W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-12600HE can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 7640HS better than Core i5-12600HE?

Yes. Ryzen 5 7640HS is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 5.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.4% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 5 7640HS is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 5.3% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 7640HS is the better fit. You are getting 0.4% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

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

Ryzen 5 7640HS still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 5 7640HS is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 5.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

Ryzen 5 7640HS is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2022) and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 12/16. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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 i5-12600HE Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 7640HS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-12600HE	Ryzen 5 7640HS
1080p
low	168 FPS	267 FPS
medium	152 FPS	241 FPS
high	125 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	106 FPS	174 FPS
1440p
low	140 FPS	235 FPS
medium	120 FPS	193 FPS
high	98 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	139 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	163 FPS
medium	71 FPS	136 FPS
high	56 FPS	105 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	92 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-12600HE	Ryzen 5 7640HS
1080p
low	571 FPS	433 FPS
medium	502 FPS	359 FPS
high	420 FPS	313 FPS
ultra	380 FPS	276 FPS
1440p
low	502 FPS	376 FPS
medium	442 FPS	326 FPS
high	379 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	327 FPS	244 FPS
4K
low	307 FPS	270 FPS
medium	273 FPS	239 FPS
high	255 FPS	222 FPS
ultra	223 FPS	186 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-12600HE	Ryzen 5 7640HS
1080p
low	571 FPS	573 FPS
medium	571 FPS	573 FPS
high	533 FPS	573 FPS
ultra	458 FPS	573 FPS
1440p
low	571 FPS	573 FPS
medium	509 FPS	573 FPS
high	456 FPS	521 FPS
ultra	396 FPS	450 FPS
4K
low	460 FPS	505 FPS
medium	371 FPS	446 FPS
high	330 FPS	381 FPS
ultra	271 FPS	316 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-12600HE	Ryzen 5 7640HS
1080p
low	571 FPS	573 FPS
medium	571 FPS	573 FPS
high	571 FPS	573 FPS
ultra	571 FPS	573 FPS
1440p
low	571 FPS	573 FPS
medium	571 FPS	573 FPS
high	571 FPS	573 FPS
ultra	513 FPS	546 FPS
4K
low	522 FPS	566 FPS
medium	478 FPS	507 FPS
high	428 FPS	451 FPS
ultra	376 FPS	387 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-12600HE and Ryzen 5 7640HS

Core i5-12600HE

The Core i5-12600HE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-H (2022) architecture. It features 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 22,827 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 5 7640HS

The Ryzen 5 7640HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) 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): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,921 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-12600HE packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7640HS offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-12600HE has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i5-12600HE versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7640HS — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7640HS (base: 2.5 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The Core i5-12600HE uses the Alder Lake-H (2022) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7640HS uses Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-12600HE scores 22,827 against the Ryzen 5 7640HS's 22,921 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 5 7640HS. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12600HE vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7640HS.

Feature	Core i5-12600HE	Ryzen 5 7640HS
Cores / Threads	12 / 16+100%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz	5 GHz+11%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	4.3 GHz+72%
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)+13%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+25%	1 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm	4 nm-60%
Architecture	Alder Lake-H (2022)	Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023)
PassMark	22,827	22,921
Geekbench 6 Single	2,200	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-12600HE uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 7640HS uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-12600HE	Ryzen 5 7640HS
Socket	FCBGA1744	FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR5-5200	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	28	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12600HE) / not specified (Ryzen 5 7640HS). The Core i5-12600HE includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 80EU), while the Ryzen 5 7640HS requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12600HE targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Core i5-12600HE rivals Ryzen Embedded V3000.