Core i7-12700TE vs Ryzen 5 8640HS

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 i7-12700TE

2022

Why buy it

✅+56.3% larger total L3 cache (25 MB vs 16 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 8640HS across 47 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (19,744 vs 19,851).
❌Launch MSRP is still $378 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 8640HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌25% higher power demand at 35W vs 28W.

Ryzen 5 8640HS

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.3% higher average FPS across 47 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 28W instead of 35W, a 7W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 25 MB).

Core i7-12700TE

2022

Ryzen 5 8640HS

2023

Why buy it

✅+56.3% larger total L3 cache (25 MB vs 16 MB).

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.3% higher average FPS across 47 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 28W instead of 35W, a 7W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 8640HS across 47 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (19,744 vs 19,851).
❌Launch MSRP is still $378 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 8640HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌25% higher power demand at 35W vs 28W.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 25 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 8640HS better than Core i7-12700TE?

Yes. Ryzen 5 8640HS is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 8.3% average FPS lead across 47 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.5% 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 8640HS is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 8.3% more average FPS across 47 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 8640HS is the better fit. You are getting 0.5% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

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

Ryzen 5 8640HS is still the faster CPU overall, but Core i7-12700TE makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 5 8640HS is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $378 MSRP, and it gives you a 8.3% average FPS lead across 47 shared CPU game tests in our data. Core i7-12700TE is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (52.2 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

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

Ryzen 5 8640HS 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 12/20. 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 i7-12700TE Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 8640HS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-12700TE	Ryzen 5 8640HS
1080p
low	169 FPS	261 FPS
medium	153 FPS	237 FPS
high	128 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	107 FPS	171 FPS
1440p
low	141 FPS	230 FPS
medium	121 FPS	190 FPS
high	99 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	159 FPS
medium	71 FPS	133 FPS
high	57 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	91 FPS

Open Core i7-12700TE Open Ryzen 5 8640HS

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-12700TE	Ryzen 5 8640HS
1080p
low	319 FPS	372 FPS
medium	273 FPS	309 FPS
high	230 FPS	272 FPS
ultra	206 FPS	236 FPS
1440p
low	273 FPS	313 FPS
medium	241 FPS	270 FPS
high	210 FPS	244 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	207 FPS
4K
low	168 FPS	234 FPS
medium	150 FPS	206 FPS
high	142 FPS	191 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	161 FPS

Open Core i7-12700TE Open Ryzen 5 8640HS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-12700TE	Ryzen 5 8640HS
1080p
low	494 FPS	496 FPS
medium	494 FPS	496 FPS
high	494 FPS	496 FPS
ultra	448 FPS	496 FPS
1440p
low	494 FPS	496 FPS
medium	494 FPS	496 FPS
high	445 FPS	496 FPS
ultra	387 FPS	443 FPS
4K
low	450 FPS	493 FPS
medium	363 FPS	435 FPS
high	323 FPS	372 FPS
ultra	266 FPS	308 FPS

Open Core i7-12700TE Open Ryzen 5 8640HS

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-12700TE	Ryzen 5 8640HS
1080p
low	494 FPS	496 FPS
medium	494 FPS	496 FPS
high	494 FPS	496 FPS
ultra	494 FPS	496 FPS
1440p
low	494 FPS	496 FPS
medium	494 FPS	496 FPS
high	494 FPS	496 FPS
ultra	494 FPS	496 FPS
4K
low	494 FPS	496 FPS
medium	474 FPS	496 FPS
high	423 FPS	442 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	380 FPS

Open Core i7-12700TE Open Ryzen 5 8640HS

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-12700TE and Ryzen 5 8640HS

Core i7-12700TE

The Core i7-12700TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 12 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 19,744 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 5 8640HS

The Ryzen 5 8640HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 19,851 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-12700TE packs 12 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 5 8640HS offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-12700TE has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i7-12700TE versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 8640HS — a 6.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 8640HS (base: 1.4 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i7-12700TE uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 5 8640HS uses Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-12700TE scores 19,744 against the Ryzen 5 8640HS's 19,851 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen 5 8640HS. L3 cache: 25 MB (total) on the Core i7-12700TE vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 8640HS.

Feature	Core i7-12700TE	Ryzen 5 8640HS
Cores / Threads	12 / 20+100%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	4.9 GHz+7%
Base Clock	1.4 GHz	3.5 GHz+150%
L3 Cache	25 MB (total)+56%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+25%	1 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm	4 nm-60%
Architecture	Alder Lake-S (2022)	Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024)
PassMark	19,744	19,851

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-12700TE uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 8640HS uses FP8 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.