AMD Ryzen 7 6800H vs Intel Core i7-1255UL

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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AMD Ryzen 7 6800H or AMD Ryzen 7 6800H – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 5 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H, you'll need a motherboard with a FP7 socket.
The Intel Core i7-1255UL features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-1255UL, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
5 Generation 12
AMD Ryzen 7 6800H Name Intel Core i7-1255UL
AMD Ryzen 7 Family Intel Core i7
Mobile Segment Mobile
AMD Ryzen 6000H/7035H Group Intel Core i 1200P/1200U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-1255UL has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.6 GHz.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
16 Threads 12
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
None None 2.6 GHz
3.2 GHz Frequency None
None None 2x Golden Cove
None None 4.7 GHz
8 CPU Cores 10
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
4.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
None None 8x Gracemont
None None 1.2 GHz
8x Zen 3+ Cores None
No Overclocking No
None None 3.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H uses the AMD Radeon RX 680M, which has 768 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-1255UL has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-1255UL uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake), which has 768 texture shaders
and 96 execution units.
AMD Radeon RX 680M GPU name Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake)
768 Shaders 768
6 nm Technology 10 nm
2.0 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
12 Execution units 96
2.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.25 GHz
12 Direct X 12.1
9 Generation 13
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-6400 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
4 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
None TDP (PL2) 55 W
95 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP down 12 W
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
54 W TDP up 28 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H is manufactured using a 6 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-1255UL is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
-- Release price --
6 nm Technology 10 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
4.0 MB L2-Cache 6.5 MB
16.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Part Number --
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
FP7 Socket BGA 1744
Rembrandt (Zen 3+) Architecture Alder Lake U
Q1/2022 Release date Q3/2022
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11