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.
Intel Core i7-12800HX Name AMD Ryzen 7 6800H
12 Generation 5
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7 Family AMD Ryzen 7
Intel Core i 12000H Group AMD Ryzen 6000H/7035H
 
 

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.
None None 4.7 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
1.5 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 8x Zen 3+
None None 3.8 GHz
None None 3.2 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
24 Threads 16
4.8 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
8x Golden Cove Cores A None
8x Gracemont Cores B None
3.4 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
2.0 GHz A-Core Frequency None
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
16 CPU Cores 8
 
 

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.
32 Execution units 12
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name AMD Radeon RX 680M
12 Direct X 12
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 2.0 GHz
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
1.45 GHz GPU (Turbo) 2.2 GHz
11 Generation 9
Q4/2021 Release date Q1/2022
-- Max. displays --
10 nm Technology 6 nm
256 Shaders 768
 
 

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 AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 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.
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 4
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-6400
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
No ECC No
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

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.
None TDP up 54 W
55 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
157 W TDP (PL2) None
45 W TDP down None
 
 

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.
14.0 MB L2-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
25.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Alder Lake H Architecture Rembrandt (Zen 3+)
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
457 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Q2/2022 Release date Q1/2022
BGA 1744 Socket FP7
10 nm Technology 6 nm