Intel Core i7-12650H vs AMD Ryzen 7 5800H

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i7-12650H or Intel Core i7-12650H – 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 Intel Core i7-12650H features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-12650H, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800H features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, you'll need a motherboard with a FP6 socket.
Intel Core i 12000H Group AMD Ryzen 5000H
12 Generation 4
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-12650H Name AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
Intel Core i7 Family AMD Ryzen 7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-12650H has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800H has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
16 Threads 16
1.7 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 8x
10 CPU Cores 8
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
6x Golden Cove Cores A None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2.3 GHz A-Core Frequency None
4.7 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
No Overclocking No
4x Gracemont Cores B None
3.5 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
None None 4.4 GHz
None None 3.2 GHz
None None 3.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-12650H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-12650H uses the Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (64 EU), which has 512 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H uses the AMD Radeon 8 Graphics (Renoir), which has 512 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
512 Shaders 512
Q2/2020 Release date Q1/2020
10 nm Technology 7 nm
12 Direct X 12
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
48 Execution units 8
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 1.75 GHz
12 Generation 9
1.4 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (64 EU) GPU name AMD Radeon 8 Graphics (Renoir)
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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 VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR4-3200
No ECC No
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 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.
115 W TDP (PL2) None
None TDP up 80 W
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
100 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-12650H is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 24.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800H is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Q1/2022 Release date Q2/2021
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
10 nm Technology 7 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
457 $ Release price --
Alder Lake H Architecture Cezanne (Zen 3)
24.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 1744 Socket FP6
9.5 MB L2-Cache 4.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-12650H
10C 16T @ 2.3 GHz
24470
24470
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
21288
21288

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-12650H
10C 16T @ 2.3 GHz
10920
10920
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
8397
8397

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-12650H
10C 16T @ 2.3 GHz
10411
10411
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
7816
7816

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-12650H
10C 16T @ 2.3 GHz
2157
2157
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
1766
1766

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-12650H
10C 16T @ 2.3 GHz
1780
1780
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
1461
1461