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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 i7-12700E

2022

Why buy it

✅+14.3% higher Cinebench R23 multi-core.
✅+56.3% larger total L3 cache (25 MB vs 16 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 8845HS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $314 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 8845HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌44.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 45W.

Ryzen 7 8845HS

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +20.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 45W instead of 65W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (17,500 vs 20,000).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 25 MB).

Core i7-12700E

2022

Ryzen 7 8845HS

2023

Why buy it

✅+14.3% higher Cinebench R23 multi-core.
✅+56.3% larger total L3 cache (25 MB vs 16 MB).

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +20.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 45W instead of 65W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 8845HS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $314 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 8845HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌44.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 45W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (17,500 vs 20,000).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 25 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 8845HS better than Core i7-12700E?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 7 8845HS is ahead with a 20.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-12700E pulls ahead with 14.3% better Cinebench R23 multi-core. Core i7-12700E also has the bigger cache pool with 56.3% larger total L3 cache (25 MB vs 16 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-12700E is the better fit. You are getting 14.3% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 12 cores and 20 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 56.3% larger total L3 cache (25 MB vs 16 MB).

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

Ryzen 7 8845HS is still the faster CPU overall, but Core i7-12700E makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 7 8845HS is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $314 MSRP, and it gives you a 20.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Core i7-12700E is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 14.3% better Cinebench R23 multi-core. Core i7-12700E is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (90.1 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 7 8845HS is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2022). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

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 i7-12700E Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 8845HS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-12700E	Ryzen 7 8845HS
1080p
low	250 FPS	265 FPS
medium	235 FPS	240 FPS
high	200 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	172 FPS	174 FPS
1440p
low	217 FPS	234 FPS
medium	185 FPS	192 FPS
high	153 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	138 FPS
4K
low	151 FPS	162 FPS
medium	128 FPS	135 FPS
high	100 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	91 FPS

Open Core i7-12700E Open Ryzen 7 8845HS

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-12700E	Ryzen 7 8845HS
1080p
low	331 FPS	485 FPS
medium	280 FPS	399 FPS
high	237 FPS	341 FPS
ultra	212 FPS	304 FPS
1440p
low	273 FPS	423 FPS
medium	242 FPS	367 FPS
high	210 FPS	314 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	267 FPS
4K
low	168 FPS	279 FPS
medium	150 FPS	253 FPS
high	142 FPS	237 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	204 FPS

Open Core i7-12700E Open Ryzen 7 8845HS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-12700E	Ryzen 7 8845HS
1080p
low	708 FPS	712 FPS
medium	672 FPS	712 FPS
high	590 FPS	712 FPS
ultra	487 FPS	623 FPS
1440p
low	708 FPS	712 FPS
medium	586 FPS	644 FPS
high	508 FPS	544 FPS
ultra	428 FPS	467 FPS
4K
low	522 FPS	540 FPS
medium	428 FPS	474 FPS
high	382 FPS	421 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	357 FPS

Open Core i7-12700E Open Ryzen 7 8845HS

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-12700E	Ryzen 7 8845HS
1080p
low	708 FPS	712 FPS
medium	708 FPS	712 FPS
high	708 FPS	712 FPS
ultra	635 FPS	712 FPS
1440p
low	708 FPS	712 FPS
medium	683 FPS	712 FPS
high	589 FPS	657 FPS
ultra	515 FPS	572 FPS
4K
low	538 FPS	574 FPS
medium	489 FPS	511 FPS
high	435 FPS	455 FPS
ultra	381 FPS	393 FPS

Open Core i7-12700E Open Ryzen 7 8845HS

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-12700E and Ryzen 7 8845HS

Core i7-12700E

The Core i7-12700E 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 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 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): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 28,302 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 7 8845HS

The Ryzen 7 8845HS 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 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: 28,470 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-12700E packs 12 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 7 8845HS offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-12700E has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-12700E versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 8845HS — a 6.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 8845HS (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i7-12700E uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 7 8845HS uses Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-12700E scores 28,302 against the Ryzen 7 8845HS's 28,470 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen 7 8845HS. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 20,000 vs 17,500 (13.3% advantage for the Core i7-12700E). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,202 vs 2,500, a 12.7% lead for the Ryzen 7 8845HS that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,981 vs 12,250 (2.2% advantage for the Ryzen 7 8845HS). L3 cache: 25 MB (total) on the Core i7-12700E vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 8845HS.

Feature	Core i7-12700E	Ryzen 7 8845HS
Cores / Threads	12 / 20+50%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz	5.1 GHz+6%
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	3.8 GHz+81%
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	28,302	28,470
Cinebench R23 Multi	20,000+14%	17,500
Geekbench 6 Single	2,202	2,500+14%
Geekbench 6 Multi	11,981	12,250+2%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-12700E uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 8845HS uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Ryzen 7 8845HS supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: R680E,Q670,H610E (Core i7-12700E) and SoC (Ryzen 7 8845HS).

Feature	Core i7-12700E	Ryzen 7 8845HS
Socket	LGA1700	FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	LPDDR5x-7500
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	256 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	20

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Ryzen 7 8845HS supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-12700E) vs AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 7 8845HS). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics 770 (Core i7-12700E) and Radeon 780M (Ryzen 7 8845HS) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-12700E targets Industrial Computing / Professional Desktop, Ryzen 7 8845HS targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i7-12700E rivals Ryzen 7 5800X; Ryzen 7 8845HS rivals Core i7-13700H.

Feature	Core i7-12700E	Ryzen 7 8845HS
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics 770	Radeon 780M
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	AMD-V (SVM)
Target Use	Industrial Computing / Professional Desktop	Gaming