Apple M1 Pro (8-core CPU) vs Ryzen 7 5800H: specs and benchmark comparison
Multi-thread performance
depends on the taskBenchmark results disagree, so the choice depends on the specific task.
No comparable benchmarks yet: single-thread performance, gaming (cpu-bound scenarios), power efficiency.
Advantages
Only measured and rated values: a noticeable benchmark gap and specs where more is better.
Where Apple M1 Pro (8-core CPU) is better0
No advantages found in our data.
Where Ryzen 7 5800H is better0
No advantages found in our data.
Benchmarks
Results are compared within one benchmark, one version and the same conditions. Laptop chip results depend on the laptop model: its maker sets the power limit and cooling.
- 1.2% difference, within the threshold
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0
CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom · samples/min, higher is better
Apple M1 Pro (8-core CPU)152.1 samples/minRyzen 7 5800H153.9 samples/minPosition among tested models (89)
A · 152B · 1540200400600800Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, samples/min. The 1.2% difference is below the noticeable threshold (5%).
About the measurement and source
- A · Apple M1 Pro (8-core CPU)
152.1 samples/min · community measurement, sample 22 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 22 submissions (1 outliers excluded), interquartile range 144.38–159; submissions 2025-07-18 to 2026-02-23; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
- B · AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
153.9 samples/min · community measurement, sample 62 · November 15, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 62 submissions (2 outliers excluded), interquartile range 136.05–164.78; submissions 2025-07-20 to 2026-03-05; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-15.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Cycles render in Blender Benchmark. Median of the sum of samples per minute over three scenes after removing outliers.
Other comparable benchmarks (8)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 4.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 155.5 | 152.7 | A +1.8% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 147.1 | 172.7 | B +17.4% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 164.3 | 179.5 | B +9.2% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 158 | 172 | B +8.9% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.5.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 151.3 | 166.3 | B +9.9% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 153.9 | 161.4 | B +4.8% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 159.5 | 153.2 | A +4.1% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 152.6 | 142.3 | A +7.2% |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Reference results (16)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 135.8 | 163.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 150.6 | 163.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.0.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 156.3 | 172.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 149.1 | 170.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 148.5 | 171 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 149.1 | 152.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 156.5 | 148.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 140.4 | 161.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 156.9 | 162.3 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90CPU, bmw27 (CPU) | — | 214.7 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90CPU, classroom (CPU) | — | 581.9 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90CPU, fishy_cat (CPU) | — | 292.8 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90CPU, koro (CPU) | — | 441.3 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90CPU, pavillon_barcelona (CPU) | — | 614.6 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90CPU, victor (CPU) | — | 989.5 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.1.2CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 201.7 | no pair |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Specifications
Chip maker values. The laptop maker sets the power limit and clocks in each laptop.
| Specification | A · Apple M1 Pro (8-core CPU) | B · Ryzen 7 5800H | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cores and clocks | |||
| CoresCores of different types may differ in performance. | 8 (6P + 2E) | 8 | equal |
| Threads | no data | 16 | no data for A |
| Base clockFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown. | no data | 3.2 GHz | no data for A |
| Max clock (Boost/Turbo) | no data | 4.4 GHz | no data for A |
| Cache | |||
| L2 cache | no data | 4 MB | no data for A |
| L3 cache | no data | 16 MB | no data for A |
| Platform | |||
| Socket | no data | FP6 | no data for A |
| Process node | 5 nm | TSMC 7 nm FinFET | differs |
| Memory and interfaces | |||
| Memory type | Unified memory | DDR4, LPDDR4 | differs |
| Memory channels | no data | 2 | no data for A |
| Official memory speedFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown. | no data | 3,200 MT/s | no data for A |
| PCI Express | no data | PCIe 3.0 | no data for A |
| Integrated graphics | Apple M1 Pro (14 / 16-core GPU) | AMD Radeon Graphics | differs |
| Power | |||
| TDP (AMD method)AMD TDP, AMD PPT, Intel Base Power (PL1) and Max Turbo Power (PL2) are different metrics and are not compared with each other. For laptop CPUs, the laptop maker configures the TDP. | no data | 45 W (configurable: 35–54 W) | no data for A |
Cores and clocks
Cores
A8 (6P + 2E)
B8
equalCores of different types may differ in performance.
Threads
Ano data
B16
no data for ABase clock
Ano data
B3.2 GHz
no data for AFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown.
Max clock (Boost/Turbo)
Ano data
B4.4 GHz
no data for A
Cache
L2 cache
Ano data
B4 MB
no data for AL3 cache
Ano data
B16 MB
no data for A
Platform
Socket
Ano data
BFP6
no data for AProcess node
A5 nm
BTSMC 7 nm FinFET
differs
Memory and interfaces
Memory type
AUnified memory
BDDR4, LPDDR4
differsMemory channels
Ano data
B2
no data for AOfficial memory speed
Ano data
B3,200 MT/s
no data for AFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown.
PCI Express
Ano data
BPCIe 3.0
no data for AIntegrated graphics
AApple M1 Pro (14 / 16-core GPU)
BAMD Radeon Graphics
differs
Power
TDP (AMD method)
Ano data
B45 W (configurable: 35–54 W)
no data for AAMD TDP, AMD PPT, Intel Base Power (PL1) and Max Turbo Power (PL2) are different metrics and are not compared with each other. For laptop CPUs, the laptop maker configures the TDP.
“More” does not always mean “better”: higher power draw or size is a system requirement, not an advantage (such bars are dimmed).
Compare with AI
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Questions and answers
Do these CPUs have integrated graphics?
Apple M1 Pro (8-core CPU): Apple M1 Pro (14 / 16-core GPU). AMD Ryzen 7 5800H: AMD Radeon Graphics.
Which is faster: Apple M1 Pro (8-core CPU) or AMD Ryzen 7 5800H?
It depends on the task: multi-thread performance: results disagree.
See also
Data sources (3)
- Apple — specifications of Apple M1 Pro (8-core CPU)checked November 14, 2026
- AMD — specifications of AMD Ryzen 7 5800Hchecked November 7, 2026
- Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation) — benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.90, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.0.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.6.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.1.2checked November 14, 2026
How we compare: methodology. Where the data comes from: sources.