i5-12490F vs Ryzen 7 2700E

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 7 2700E
2018
8 cores / 16 threads, 45 Watt
9.23
Core i5-12490F
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
12.71
+37.7%

Core i5-12490F outperforms Ryzen 7 2700E by a substantial 38% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 7 2700E and Core i5-12490F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking832610
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen 7no data
Power efficiency13.4418.51
Architecture codenameZen+ (2018−2019)Alder Lake-S (2022)
Release date10 September 2018 (6 years ago)2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 7 2700E and Core i5-12490F basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads1612
Base clock speed2.8 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz4.6 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier28no data
L1 cache768 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache4 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)20 MB (shared)
Chip lithography12 nm10 nm
Die size213 mm2163 mm2
Number of transistors4800 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 7 2700E and Core i5-12490F compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketAM41700
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 7 2700E and Core i5-12490F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen 7 2700E and Core i5-12490F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 7 2700E and Core i5-12490F are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 7 2700E and Core i5-12490F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Dual-channelDDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth46.933 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 7 2700E and Core i5-12490F.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes2020

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ryzen 7 2700E 9.23
i5-12490F 12.71
+37.7%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ryzen 7 2700E 14657
i5-12490F 20194
+37.8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.23 12.71
Physical cores 8 6
Threads 16 12
Chip lithography 12 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen 7 2700E has 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads, and 44.4% lower power consumption.

i5-12490F, on the other hand, has a 37.7% higher aggregate performance score, and a 20% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i5-12490F is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 7 2700E in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 7 2700E and Core i5-12490F, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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