AMD Ryzen 7 6800H vs Intel Core i7-12800HL

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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 i7-12800HL features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 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 i7-12800HL, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
5 Generation 12
AMD Ryzen 7 Family Intel Core i7
AMD Ryzen 6000H/7035H Group Intel Core i 12000H
AMD Ryzen 7 6800H Name Intel Core i7-12800HL
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

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 i7-12800HL has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.4 GHz.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
None None 8x Gracemont
None None 4.8 GHz
8 CPU Cores 14
None None 1.8 GHz
16 Threads 20
4.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
3.2 GHz Frequency None
None None 3.7 GHz
8x Zen 3+ Cores None
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
No Overclocking No
None None 2.4 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
None None 6x Golden Cove
 
 

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 i7-12800HL has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-12800HL uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake), which has 768 texture shaders
and 96 execution units.
9 Generation 13
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
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12 Execution units 96
768 Shaders 768
2.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.4 GHz
2.0 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
6 nm Technology 10 nm
AMD Radeon RX 680M GPU name Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake)
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
12 Direct X 12.1
 
 

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 / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
 
 

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.
4 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-6400 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
Yes AES-NI Yes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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.
54 W TDP up 60 W
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
95 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP down 35 W
None TDP (PL2) 115 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 i7-12800HL is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 24.0 MB cache.
Q1/2022 Release date Q3/2022
Rembrandt (Zen 3+) Architecture Alder Lake H
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
16.0 MB L3-Cache 24.0 MB
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
6 nm Technology 10 nm
FP7 Socket BGA 1744
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
-- Release price --
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
4.0 MB L2-Cache 11.5 MB