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

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Intel Core i7-12800HX or Intel Core i7-12800HX – 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 i7-12800HX features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-12800HX, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
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.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 12000H Group AMD Ryzen 6000H/7035H
Intel Core i7 Family AMD Ryzen 7
12 Generation 5
Intel Core i7-12800HX Name AMD Ryzen 7 6800H
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-12800HX has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.0 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 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.
Yes Overclocking No
1.5 GHz B-Core Frequency None
16 CPU Cores 8
None None 3.2 GHz
8x Golden Cove Cores A None
None None 8x Zen 3+
8x Gracemont Cores B None
4.8 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
3.4 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 3.8 GHz
2.0 GHz A-Core Frequency None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
24 Threads 16
None None 4.7 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-12800HX has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-12800HX uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
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.
12 Direct X 12
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
32 Execution units 12
11 Generation 9
1.45 GHz GPU (Turbo) 2.2 GHz
Q4/2021 Release date Q1/2022
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name AMD Radeon RX 680M
256 Shaders 768
-- Max. displays --
10 nm Technology 6 nm
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 2.0 GHz
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 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 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.
No ECC No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 4
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-6400
pci PCIe pci
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 55 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 45 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
45 W TDP down None
157 W TDP (PL2) None
55 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
None TDP up 54 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-12800HX 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 25.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H is manufactured using a 6 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
14.0 MB L2-Cache 4.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
457 $ Release price --
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
25.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Q2/2022 Release date Q1/2022
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
BGA 1744 Socket FP7
Alder Lake H Architecture Rembrandt (Zen 3+)
10 nm Technology 6 nm
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2