Core i7-12700H vs Ryzen 7 5800H: specs and benchmark comparison
Short verdict
Intel Core i7-12700H leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: multi-thread performance. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
Compare with AIMulti-thread performance
A +30.9%Intel Core i7-12700H leads in this scenario (up to 30.9% in comparable benchmarks).
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 Core i7-12700H is better5
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0 13.8% faster175 samples/min vs 154 samples/min
Cores 6 more14 (6P + 8E) vs 8
Threads 4 more20 vs 16
L3 cache 8 MB more24 MB vs 16 MB
Official memory speed 1,600 MT/s more4,800 MT/s vs 3,200 MT/s
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.
- A ahead by 13.8%
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0
CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom · samples/min, higher is better
Core i7-12700H175.1 samples/minRyzen 7 5800H153.9 samples/minPosition among tested models (89)
B · 154A · 1750200400600800Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, samples/min. Intel Core i7-12700H is ahead by 13.8% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · Intel Core i7-12700H
175.1 samples/min · community measurement, sample 71 · November 15, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 71 submissions (2 outliers excluded), interquartile range 154.02–207.37; submissions 2025-07-20 to 2026-08-15; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-15.
- 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 (12)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 4.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 178.5 | 152.7 | A +16.9% |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 200.5 | 163.2 | A +22.9% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 203.4 | 172.7 | A +17.8% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 210.7 | 171 | A +23.2% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 223.1 | 179.5 | A +24.3% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 204.2 | 172 | A +18.7% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.5.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 192.2 | 166.3 | A +15.6% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 194.8 | 161.4 | A +20.7% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 187.7 | 153.2 | A +22.6% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 195.1 | 152.4 | A +28% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 178.3 | 142.3 | A +25.3% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 194.5 | 148.6 | A +30.9% |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Reference results (12)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 5.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 176.8 | 163.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.0.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 229.8 | 172.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 185.3 | 170.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 218.2 | 161.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 189.1 | 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 · Core i7-12700H | B · Ryzen 7 5800H | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cores and clocks | |||
| CoresCores of different types may differ in performance. | 14 (6P + 8E) | 8 | A: 6 more |
| Threads | 20 | 16 | A: 4 more |
| 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) | 4.7 GHz | 4.4 GHz | A: 0.3 GHz more |
| Cache | |||
| L2 cache | no data | 4 MB | no data for A |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 16 MB | A: 8 MB more |
| Platform | |||
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | FP6 | differs |
| Process node | Intel 7 | TSMC 7 nm FinFET | differs |
| Memory and interfaces | |||
| Memory type | DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR4x, LPDDR5 | DDR4, LPDDR4 | differs |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 | equal |
| Official memory speedFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown. | 4,800 MT/s | 3,200 MT/s | A: 1,600 MT/s more |
| Max memory capacity | 64 GB | no data | no data for B |
| PCI Express | PCIe 4.0, 28 lanes | PCIe 3.0 | differs |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics (eligible) | 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 |
| Processor Base Power (Intel) | 45 W | no data | no data for B |
| Maximum Turbo Power (Intel) | 115 W | no data | no data for B |
| Minimum Assured Power (Intel)The lower bound to which the laptop maker can reduce the CPU’s base power. | 35 W | no data | no data for B |
Cores and clocks
Cores
A14 (6P + 8E)
B8
A: 6 moreCores of different types may differ in performance.
Threads
A20
B16
A: 4 moreBase clock
Ano data
B3.2 GHz
no data for AFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown.
Max clock (Boost/Turbo)
A4.7 GHz
B4.4 GHz
A: 0.3 GHz more
Cache
L2 cache
Ano data
B4 MB
no data for AL3 cache
A24 MB
B16 MB
A: 8 MB more
Platform
Socket
AFCBGA1744
BFP6
differsProcess node
AIntel 7
BTSMC 7 nm FinFET
differs
Memory and interfaces
Memory type
ADDR4, DDR5, LPDDR4x, LPDDR5
BDDR4, LPDDR4
differsMemory channels
A2
B2
equalOfficial memory speed
A4,800 MT/s
B3,200 MT/s
A: 1,600 MT/s moreFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown.
Max memory capacity
A64 GB
Bno data
no data for BPCI Express
APCIe 4.0, 28 lanes
BPCIe 3.0
differsIntegrated graphics
AIntel Iris Xe Graphics (eligible)
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.
Processor Base Power (Intel)
A45 W
Bno data
no data for BMaximum Turbo Power (Intel)
A115 W
Bno data
no data for BMinimum Assured Power (Intel)
A35 W
Bno data
no data for BThe lower bound to which the laptop maker can reduce the CPU’s base power.
“More” does not always mean “better”: higher power draw or size is a system requirement, not an advantage (such bars are dimmed).
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Questions and answers
Do Intel Core i7-12700H and AMD Ryzen 7 5800H fit the same motherboard?
No: Intel Core i7-12700H uses FCBGA1744, while AMD Ryzen 7 5800H uses FP6.
How many cores and threads do Intel Core i7-12700H and AMD Ryzen 7 5800H have?
Intel Core i7-12700H: 14 cores / 20 threads. AMD Ryzen 7 5800H: 8 cores / 16 threads (manufacturer data).
Do these CPUs have integrated graphics?
Intel Core i7-12700H: Intel Iris Xe Graphics (eligible). AMD Ryzen 7 5800H: AMD Radeon Graphics.
Which is faster: Intel Core i7-12700H or AMD Ryzen 7 5800H?
Intel Core i7-12700H leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: multi-thread performance. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
See also
Data sources (3)
- Intel — specifications of Intel Core i7-12700Hchecked November 7, 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.