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

✅+0.6% higher PassMark.
✅+212.5% larger total L3 cache (25 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 4700GE across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 52.2 vs 65.7 PassMark/$ ($378 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Ryzen 7 4700GE

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $79 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $378 MSRP).
✅Delivers 25.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 65.7 vs 52.2 PassMark/$ ($299 MSRP vs $378 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (19,636 vs 19,744).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 25 MB).
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i7-12700TE moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Core i7-12700TE

2022

Ryzen 7 4700GE

2020

Why buy it

✅+0.6% higher PassMark.
✅+212.5% larger total L3 cache (25 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $79 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $378 MSRP).
✅Delivers 25.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 65.7 vs 52.2 PassMark/$ ($299 MSRP vs $378 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 4700GE across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 52.2 vs 65.7 PassMark/$ ($378 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (19,636 vs 19,744).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 25 MB).
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i7-12700TE moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-12700TE better than Ryzen 7 4700GE?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 7 4700GE is ahead with a 3.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-12700TE pulls ahead with 0.6% better PassMark. Core i7-12700TE also has the bigger cache pool with 212.5% larger total L3 cache (25 MB vs 8 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-12700TE is the better fit. You are getting 0.6% better PassMark, backed by 12 cores and 20 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 212.5% larger total L3 cache (25 MB vs 8 MB).

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

Core i7-12700TE is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 7 4700GE makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core i7-12700TE is 26.4% more expensive on MSRP at $378 MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and it gives you 0.6% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Ryzen 7 4700GE is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 3.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 7 4700GE is also 25.7% better value on MSRP (65.7 vs 52.2 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper. That said, if you already own a compatible AM4 + DDR4 setup, Ryzen 7 4700GE can still make sense as a platform-matched option because it avoids a motherboard and RAM swap.

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

Core i7-12700TE is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2020), a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of AM4, 212.5% larger total L3 cache (25 MB vs 8 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 12 cores / 20 threads instead of 8/16. 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 7 4700GE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-12700TE	Ryzen 7 4700GE
1080p
low	169 FPS	174 FPS
medium	153 FPS	141 FPS
high	128 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	107 FPS	91 FPS
1440p
low	141 FPS	149 FPS
medium	121 FPS	119 FPS
high	99 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	79 FPS
medium	71 FPS	69 FPS
high	57 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	42 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-12700TE	Ryzen 7 4700GE
1080p
low	319 FPS	336 FPS
medium	273 FPS	288 FPS
high	230 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	206 FPS	225 FPS
1440p
low	273 FPS	291 FPS
medium	241 FPS	258 FPS
high	210 FPS	233 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	200 FPS
4K
low	168 FPS	236 FPS
medium	150 FPS	217 FPS
high	142 FPS	198 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	173 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-12700TE	Ryzen 7 4700GE
1080p
low	494 FPS	491 FPS
medium	494 FPS	491 FPS
high	494 FPS	491 FPS
ultra	448 FPS	491 FPS
1440p
low	494 FPS	491 FPS
medium	494 FPS	491 FPS
high	445 FPS	449 FPS
ultra	387 FPS	391 FPS
4K
low	450 FPS	433 FPS
medium	363 FPS	366 FPS
high	323 FPS	324 FPS
ultra	266 FPS	262 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-12700TE	Ryzen 7 4700GE
1080p
low	494 FPS	491 FPS
medium	494 FPS	491 FPS
high	494 FPS	491 FPS
ultra	494 FPS	491 FPS
1440p
low	494 FPS	491 FPS
medium	494 FPS	491 FPS
high	494 FPS	491 FPS
ultra	494 FPS	460 FPS
4K
low	494 FPS	491 FPS
medium	474 FPS	444 FPS
high	423 FPS	390 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	329 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-12700TE and Ryzen 7 4700GE

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 7 4700GE

The Ryzen 7 4700GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 19,636 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-12700TE packs 12 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 7 4700GE offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-12700TE has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i7-12700TE versus 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 7 4700GE — a 6.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-12700TE (base: 1.4 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Core i7-12700TE uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 7 4700GE uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-12700TE scores 19,744 against the Ryzen 7 4700GE's 19,636 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i7-12700TE. L3 cache: 25 MB (total) on the Core i7-12700TE vs 8 MB on the Ryzen 7 4700GE.

Feature	Core i7-12700TE	Ryzen 7 4700GE
Cores / Threads	12 / 20+50%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+7%	4.3 GHz
Base Clock	1.4 GHz	3.1 GHz+121%
L3 Cache	25 MB (total)+213%	8 MB
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512 kB (per core)
Process	10 nm	7 nm-30%
Architecture	Alder Lake-S (2022)	Renoir (2020−2023)
PassMark	19,744	19,636

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-12700TE uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 4700GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-12700TE	Ryzen 7 4700GE
Socket	LGA1700	AM4
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 7 4700GE debuted at $299. On MSRP ($378 vs $299), the Ryzen 7 4700GE is $79 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-12700TE delivers 52.2 pts/$ vs 65.7 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 4700GE — making the Ryzen 7 4700GE the 22.8% better value option.