Core i7-12800H vs Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

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 i7-12800H

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +12.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Draws 45W instead of 65W, a 20W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

2021

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-12800H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (23,971 vs 24,119).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 24 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $430 MSRP, while Core i7-12800H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌44.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 45W.

Core i7-12800H

2022

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +12.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Draws 45W instead of 65W, a 20W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-12800H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (23,971 vs 24,119).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 24 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $430 MSRP, while Core i7-12800H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌44.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 45W.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-12800H better than Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G?

Yes. Core i7-12800H is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 12.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.6% 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, Core i7-12800H is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 12.4% 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, Core i7-12800H is the better fit. You are getting 0.6% better PassMark, backed by 14 cores and 20 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).

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

Core i7-12800H is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core i7-12800H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $430 MSRP, and it gives you a 12.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (55.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

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

Core i7-12800H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2021), a healthier platform with FCBGA1744 and DDR5 instead of AM4, 50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 14 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 i7-12800H Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-12800H	Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G
1080p
low	267 FPS	222 FPS
medium	257 FPS	188 FPS
high	213 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	183 FPS	112 FPS
1440p
low	229 FPS	189 FPS
medium	197 FPS	155 FPS
high	159 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	159 FPS	90 FPS
medium	136 FPS	79 FPS
high	106 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	49 FPS

Open Core i7-12800H Open Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-12800H	Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G
1080p
low	578 FPS	481 FPS
medium	490 FPS	398 FPS
high	414 FPS	343 FPS
ultra	381 FPS	301 FPS
1440p
low	477 FPS	415 FPS
medium	420 FPS	359 FPS
high	365 FPS	314 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	267 FPS
4K
low	293 FPS	286 FPS
medium	261 FPS	254 FPS
high	246 FPS	237 FPS
ultra	219 FPS	204 FPS

Open Core i7-12800H Open Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-12800H	Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G
1080p
low	603 FPS	599 FPS
medium	603 FPS	589 FPS
high	545 FPS	532 FPS
ultra	462 FPS	436 FPS
1440p
low	603 FPS	526 FPS
medium	554 FPS	449 FPS
high	485 FPS	402 FPS
ultra	416 FPS	331 FPS
4K
low	498 FPS	383 FPS
medium	416 FPS	322 FPS
high	373 FPS	284 FPS
ultra	314 FPS	223 FPS

Open Core i7-12800H Open Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-12800H	Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G
1080p
low	603 FPS	599 FPS
medium	603 FPS	599 FPS
high	603 FPS	599 FPS
ultra	602 FPS	599 FPS
1440p
low	603 FPS	599 FPS
medium	603 FPS	599 FPS
high	571 FPS	599 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	522 FPS
4K
low	524 FPS	552 FPS
medium	475 FPS	497 FPS
high	422 FPS	439 FPS
ultra	367 FPS	380 FPS

Open Core i7-12800H Open Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-12800H and Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

Core i7-12800H

The Core i7-12800H 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 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,119 points. Launch price was $457.

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne PRO (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 23,971 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-12800H packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-12800H has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-12800H versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G — a 4.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-12800H (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i7-12800H uses the Alder Lake-H (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G uses Cezanne PRO (Zen 3) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-12800H scores 24,119 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G's 23,971 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i7-12800H. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-12800H vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G.

Feature	Core i7-12800H	Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G
Cores / Threads	14 / 20+75%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz+4%	4.6 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.8 GHz+58%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)+50%	16 MB
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512K (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-H (2022)	Cezanne PRO (Zen 3) (2021)
PassMark	24,119	23,971

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-12800H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.