Core i7-12800HE vs Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

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 i7-12800HE

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 45W instead of 65W, a 20W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe Graphics, while Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 32 MB).

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

2022

Why buy it

✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-12800HE across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (26,054 vs 26,096).
❌Launch MSRP is still $300 MSRP, while Core i7-12800HE mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌44.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 45W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i7-12800HE moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.

Core i7-12800HE

2022

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 45W instead of 65W, a 20W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe Graphics, while Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 32 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-12800HE across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (26,054 vs 26,096).
❌Launch MSRP is still $300 MSRP, while Core i7-12800HE mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌44.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 45W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i7-12800HE moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-12800HE better than Ryzen 7 PRO 5845?

Yes. Core i7-12800HE is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 9.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.2% 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 i7-12800HE is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 9.3% 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 i7-12800HE is the better fit. You are getting 0.2% better PassMark, backed by 14 cores and 20 threads.

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

Core i7-12800HE is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core i7-12800HE is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $300 MSRP, and it gives you a 9.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (86.8 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 i7-12800HE is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a healthier platform with FCBGA1744 and DDR5 instead of AM4 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 i7-12800HE Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-12800HE	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
1080p
low	170 FPS	159 FPS
medium	154 FPS	131 FPS
high	129 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	107 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	141 FPS	140 FPS
medium	121 FPS	113 FPS
high	99 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	79 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	78 FPS
medium	71 FPS	68 FPS
high	57 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	44 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-12800HE	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
1080p
low	591 FPS	511 FPS
medium	505 FPS	431 FPS
high	426 FPS	336 FPS
ultra	386 FPS	295 FPS
1440p
low	506 FPS	431 FPS
medium	445 FPS	377 FPS
high	387 FPS	305 FPS
ultra	334 FPS	256 FPS
4K
low	312 FPS	267 FPS
medium	277 FPS	236 FPS
high	261 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	228 FPS	179 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-12800HE	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
1080p
low	652 FPS	649 FPS
medium	582 FPS	529 FPS
high	533 FPS	480 FPS
ultra	458 FPS	411 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	543 FPS
medium	511 FPS	449 FPS
high	458 FPS	409 FPS
ultra	397 FPS	350 FPS
4K
low	460 FPS	396 FPS
medium	371 FPS	320 FPS
high	330 FPS	289 FPS
ultra	271 FPS	227 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-12800HE	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
1080p
low	652 FPS	651 FPS
medium	652 FPS	651 FPS
high	652 FPS	651 FPS
ultra	625 FPS	641 FPS
1440p
low	652 FPS	651 FPS
medium	652 FPS	651 FPS
high	583 FPS	593 FPS
ultra	512 FPS	511 FPS
4K
low	522 FPS	526 FPS
medium	478 FPS	473 FPS
high	428 FPS	426 FPS
ultra	375 FPS	371 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-12800HE and Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

Core i7-12800HE

The Core i7-12800HE 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 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 26,096 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 26,054 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-12800HE packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-12800HE has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i7-12800HE versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i7-12800HE uses the Alder Lake-H (2022) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 uses Vermeer (2020−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-12800HE scores 26,096 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845's 26,054 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i7-12800HE. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-12800HE vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845.

Feature	Core i7-12800HE	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
Cores / Threads	14 / 20+75%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	4.6 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.4 GHz+42%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)	32 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512 kB (per core)
Process	10 nm	7 nm-30%
Architecture	Alder Lake-H (2022)	Vermeer (2020−2025)
PassMark	26,096	26,054
Geekbench 6 Single	1,750	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	12,200	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-12800HE uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-12800HE	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
Socket	FCBGA1744	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	28	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-12800HE) / not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 5845). The Core i7-12800HE includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-12800HE targets Embedded.