Intel Core i7-12800H | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-12800H and the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i7-12800H 14 core processor released in Q1/2022 with the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2023. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | AMD Ryzen 9 (35) |
Intel Core i 12000H (23) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 7040 (21) |
12 | Generation | 6 |
Alder Lake H | Architecture | Phoenix (Zen 4) |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i7-11800H | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i7-13800H | Successor | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-12800H is a 14 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.40 GHz (4.80 GHz). The processor can compute 20 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS clocks with 4.00 GHz (5.20 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i7-12800H | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS |
14 | Cores | 8 |
20 | Threads | 16 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.40 GHz (4.80 GHz) 6x Golden Cove |
A-Core | 4.00 GHz (5.20 GHz) 8x Zen 4 |
1.80 GHz (3.70 GHz) 8x Gracemont |
B-Core | -- |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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Intel Core i7-12800H | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS |
-- | AI hardware | AMD Ryzen AI |
-- | AI specifications | AMD dedicated AI XDNA Technology |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) | GPU | AMD Radeon 780M |
0.40 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.80 GHz |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 2.80 GHz |
13 | GPU Generation | 3 |
10 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
4 | Max. displays | 4 |
96 | Compute units | 12 |
768 | Shader | 768 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | AMD FSR |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
12.1 | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA 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. |
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Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) | GPU | AMD Radeon 780M |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 64 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i7-12800H, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS supports a maximum of 256 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 120.0 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i7-12800H | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS |
LPDDR5-5200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR5-4800, DDR5-5600, LPDDR5-6400, LPDDR5X-7500 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 256 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
83.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 120.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
11.50 MB | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
24.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
28 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
55.1 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-12800H has a TDP of 45 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS is 54 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i7-12800H | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS |
45 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 54 W |
115 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 35 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-12800H has 35.50 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS is at 24.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 4 nm. |
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Intel Core i7-12800H | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS |
10 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 |
BGA 1744 | Socket | FP8 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
457 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-12800H
14C 20T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
8C 16T @ 5.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12800H
14C 20T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12800H
14C 20T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
8C 16T @ 5.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12800H
14C 20T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12800H
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) @ 1.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
AMD Radeon 780M @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12800H
14C 20T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12800H
14C 20T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12800H
14C 20T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12800H
14C 20T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-12800H | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS |
Unknown | Unknown |