Core i7-12700TE vs Ryzen 5 PRO 220

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 PRO 220 across 5 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (19,744 vs 19,889).
❌Launch MSRP is still $378 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 PRO 220 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌483.3% higher power demand at 35W vs 6W.

Ryzen 5 PRO 220

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +13.8% higher average FPS across 5 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 6W instead of 35W, a 29W reduction.

Trade-offs

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

Core i7-12700TE

2022

Ryzen 5 PRO 220

2025

Why buy it

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

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +13.8% higher average FPS across 5 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 6W instead of 35W, a 29W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 PRO 220 across 5 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (19,744 vs 19,889).
❌Launch MSRP is still $378 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 PRO 220 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌483.3% higher power demand at 35W vs 6W.

Trade-offs

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

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 PRO 220 better than Core i7-12700TE?

Yes. Ryzen 5 PRO 220 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 13.8% average FPS lead across 5 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.7% 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 PRO 220 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 13.8% more average FPS across 5 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 PRO 220 is the better fit. You are getting 0.7% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

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

Ryzen 5 PRO 220 is still the faster CPU overall, but Core i7-12700TE makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 5 PRO 220 is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $378 MSRP, and it gives you a 13.8% average FPS lead across 5 shared CPU game tests in our data. Core i7-12700TE is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (52.2 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 PRO 220 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2022) and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 12/20. 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 i7-12700TE Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 PRO 220 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-12700TE	Ryzen 5 PRO 220
1080p
low	169 FPS	259 FPS
medium	153 FPS	237 FPS
high	128 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	107 FPS	171 FPS
1440p
low	141 FPS	229 FPS
medium	121 FPS	191 FPS
high	99 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	159 FPS
medium	71 FPS	134 FPS
high	57 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	92 FPS

Open Core i7-12700TE Open Ryzen 5 PRO 220

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-12700TE	Ryzen 5 PRO 220
1080p
low	319 FPS	386 FPS
medium	273 FPS	320 FPS
high	230 FPS	284 FPS
ultra	206 FPS	248 FPS
1440p
low	273 FPS	324 FPS
medium	241 FPS	280 FPS
high	210 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	218 FPS
4K
low	168 FPS	243 FPS
medium	150 FPS	214 FPS
high	142 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	169 FPS

Open Core i7-12700TE Open Ryzen 5 PRO 220

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-12700TE	Ryzen 5 PRO 220
1080p
low	494 FPS	497 FPS
medium	494 FPS	497 FPS
high	494 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	448 FPS	497 FPS
1440p
low	494 FPS	497 FPS
medium	494 FPS	497 FPS
high	445 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	387 FPS	430 FPS
4K
low	450 FPS	484 FPS
medium	363 FPS	425 FPS
high	323 FPS	362 FPS
ultra	266 FPS	299 FPS

Open Core i7-12700TE Open Ryzen 5 PRO 220

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-12700TE	Ryzen 5 PRO 220
1080p
low	494 FPS	497 FPS
medium	494 FPS	497 FPS
high	494 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	494 FPS	497 FPS
1440p
low	494 FPS	497 FPS
medium	494 FPS	497 FPS
high	494 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	494 FPS	497 FPS
4K
low	494 FPS	497 FPS
medium	474 FPS	497 FPS
high	423 FPS	441 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	377 FPS

Open Core i7-12700TE Open Ryzen 5 PRO 220

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-12700TE and Ryzen 5 PRO 220

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 PRO 220

The Ryzen 5 PRO 220 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP7r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 19,889 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-12700TE packs 12 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 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 PRO 220 — a 6.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 (base: 1.4 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i7-12700TE uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 uses Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-12700TE scores 19,744 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 220's 19,889 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 220. L3 cache: 25 MB (total) on the Core i7-12700TE vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 220.

Feature	Core i7-12700TE	Ryzen 5 PRO 220
Cores / Threads	12 / 20+100%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	4.9 GHz+7%
Base Clock	1.4 GHz	3.2 GHz+129%
L3 Cache	25 MB (total)+56%	16 MB
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	6 MB+380%
Process	10 nm	4 nm-60%
Architecture	Alder Lake-S (2022)	Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025)
PassMark	19,744	19,889

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-12700TE uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 uses FP7/FP7r2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-12700TE	Ryzen 5 PRO 220
Socket	LGA1700	FP7/FP7r2
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-12700TE launched at $378 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 debuted at $0. On MSRP ($378 vs $0), the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 is $378 cheaper.