Core i7-12700K vs Ryzen AI 9 HX 370: specs and benchmark comparison
Short verdict
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: multi-thread performance. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
Compare with AIMulti-thread performance
B +5%AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 leads in this scenario (up to 5% in comparable benchmarks).
No comparable benchmarks yet: single-thread performance, gaming (cpu-bound scenarios), power efficiency.
Advantages
Only measured and rated values: a noticeable benchmark gap and specs where more is better.
Where Core i7-12700K is better1
L3 cache 1 MB more25 MB vs 24 MB
Where Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is better4
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0 5% faster302 samples/min vs 288 samples/min
Threads 4 more24 vs 20
Official memory speed 800 MT/s more5,600 MT/s vs 4,800 MT/s
Max memory capacity 128 GB more256 GB vs 128 GB
Benchmarks
Results are compared within one benchmark, one version and the same conditions. Laptop chip results depend on the laptop model: its maker sets the power limit and cooling.
- B ahead by 5%
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0
CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom · samples/min, higher is better
Core i7-12700K288.1 samples/minRyzen AI 9 HX 370302.5 samples/minPosition among tested models (89)
A · 288B · 3020200400600800Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, samples/min. AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is ahead by 5% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · Intel Core i7-12700K
288.1 samples/min · community measurement, sample 108 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 108 submissions (12 outliers excluded), interquartile range 275.14–299.26; submissions 2025-07-27 to 2026-10-20; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
- B · AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
302.5 samples/min · community measurement, sample 67 · November 15, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 67 submissions (9 outliers excluded), interquartile range 285.49–312.45; submissions 2025-07-17 to 2026-03-09; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-15.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Cycles render in Blender Benchmark. Median of the sum of samples per minute over three scenes after removing outliers.
Other comparable benchmarks (3)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 4.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 276.7 | 280.3 | B +1.3% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 276.2 | 290.1 | B +5% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 278.6 | 288.7 | B +3.6% |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Reference results (16)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 2.83CPU, bmw27 (CPU) | 102.2 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 313 | 325.7 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 303.4 | 297.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.0.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 319 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 309.5 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 315.4 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 311.1 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 329.6 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 309.2 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.5.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 306.9 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 294.8 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 286 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 275.7 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 5.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 286 | 293.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 316.6 | 305.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 305.4 | no pair |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Specifications
Chip maker values. The laptop maker sets the power limit and clocks in each laptop.
| Specification | A · Core i7-12700K | B · Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cores and clocks | |||
| CoresCores of different types may differ in performance. | 12 (8P + 4E) | 12 | equal |
| Threads | 20 | 24 | B: 4 more |
| Base clockFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown. | 3.6 GHz | 2 GHz | A: 1.6 GHz more |
| Max clock (Boost/Turbo) | 5 GHz | 5.1 GHz | B: 0.1 GHz more |
| Cache | |||
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 12 MB | equal |
| L3 cache | 25 MB | 24 MB | A: 1 MB more |
| Platform | |||
| Socket | LGA1700 | FP8 | differs |
| Process node | Intel 7 | TSMC 4 nm FinFET | differs |
| Memory and interfaces | |||
| Memory type | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5x | differs |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 | equal |
| Official memory speedFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown. | 4,800 MT/s | 5,600 MT/s | B: 800 MT/s more |
| Max memory capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB | B: 128 GB more |
| PCI Express | PCIe 5.0 and 4.0, 20 lanes | PCIe 4.0 | differs |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | AMD Radeon 890M | differs |
| Power | |||
| TDP (AMD method)AMD TDP, AMD PPT, Intel Base Power (PL1) and Max Turbo Power (PL2) are different metrics and are not compared with each other. For laptop CPUs, the laptop maker configures the TDP. | no data | 28 W (configurable: 15–54 W) | no data for A |
| Processor Base Power (Intel) | 125 W | no data | no data for B |
| Maximum Turbo Power (Intel) | 190 W | no data | no data for B |
Cores and clocks
Cores
A12 (8P + 4E)
B12
equalCores of different types may differ in performance.
Threads
A20
B24
B: 4 moreBase clock
A3.6 GHz
B2 GHz
A: 1.6 GHz moreFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown.
Max clock (Boost/Turbo)
A5 GHz
B5.1 GHz
B: 0.1 GHz more
Cache
L2 cache
A12 MB
B12 MB
equalL3 cache
A25 MB
B24 MB
A: 1 MB more
Platform
Socket
ALGA1700
BFP8
differsProcess node
AIntel 7
BTSMC 4 nm FinFET
differs
Memory and interfaces
Memory type
ADDR4, DDR5
BDDR5, LPDDR5x
differsMemory channels
A2
B2
equalOfficial memory speed
A4,800 MT/s
B5,600 MT/s
B: 800 MT/s moreFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown.
Max memory capacity
A128 GB
B256 GB
B: 128 GB morePCI Express
APCIe 5.0 and 4.0, 20 lanes
BPCIe 4.0
differsIntegrated graphics
AIntel UHD Graphics 770
BAMD Radeon 890M
differs
Power
TDP (AMD method)
Ano data
B28 W (configurable: 15–54 W)
no data for AAMD TDP, AMD PPT, Intel Base Power (PL1) and Max Turbo Power (PL2) are different metrics and are not compared with each other. For laptop CPUs, the laptop maker configures the TDP.
Processor Base Power (Intel)
A125 W
Bno data
no data for BMaximum Turbo Power (Intel)
A190 W
Bno data
no data for B
“More” does not always mean “better”: higher power draw or size is a system requirement, not an advantage (such bars are dimmed).
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Questions and answers
Do Intel Core i7-12700K and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 fit the same motherboard?
No: Intel Core i7-12700K uses LGA1700, while AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses FP8.
How many cores and threads do Intel Core i7-12700K and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 have?
Intel Core i7-12700K: 12 cores / 20 threads. AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370: 12 cores / 24 threads (manufacturer data).
Do these CPUs have integrated graphics?
Intel Core i7-12700K: Intel UHD Graphics 770. AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370: AMD Radeon 890M.
Which is faster: Intel Core i7-12700K or AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370?
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: multi-thread performance. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
See also
Data sources (4)
- Intel — specifications of Intel Core i7-12700Kchecked November 7, 2026
- AMD — specifications of AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370checked November 7, 2026
- Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation) — benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.83, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.0.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.6.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.3.0checked November 14, 2026
- Wikipedia (English) — release date and launch pricechecked November 14, 2026
How we compare: methodology. Where the data comes from: sources.