Ryzen 7 4800HS
VS
Core i5-12450HX

Ryzen 7 4800HS vs Core i5-12450HX

AMD

Ryzen 7 4800HS

8 Cores16 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2020
VS
Intel

Core i5-12450HX

8 Cores12 Thrd55 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 4800HS

#144
Core i7-12650H
MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A
106%
#153
Core i7-1370P
MSRP: $438|Avg: $280
101%
#156
Ryzen 7 4800HS
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#158
Core i9-13900H
MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A
99%
#161
Core Ultra 7 268V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $400
97%
#162
Core Ultra 7 256V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $350
97%
#167
Core Ultra 7 258V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $400
93%
#169
Core i7-1280P
MSRP: $482|Avg: $482
92%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12450HX

#27
Core Ultra 7 265HX
MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A
120%
#31
Ryzen 5 230
MSRP: $200|Avg: $190
112%
#36
Core i5-11500B
MSRP: $185|Avg: $185
102%
#39
Core i5-12450HX
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#42
Ryzen 9 9955HX3D
MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A
97%
#49
Core i9-12900HX
MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-12450HX delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 7 4800HS in both compute-intensive tasks (0.3% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightRyzen 7 4800HSCore i5-12450HX
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Renoir-HS (Zen 2) (2020) / 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Alder Lake-HX (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightRyzen 7 4800HSCore i5-12450HX
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 4800HS and Core i5-12450HX

AMD

Ryzen 7 4800HS

The Ryzen 7 4800HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir-HS (Zen 2) (2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 18,016 points. Launch price was $299.

Intel

Core i5-12450HX

The Core i5-12450HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 May 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-HX (2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1964. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,064 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 4800HS packs 8 cores / 16 threads, matching the Core i5-12450HX's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 7 4800HS versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12450HX — a 4.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-12450HX (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Ryzen 7 4800HS uses the Renoir-HS (Zen 2) (2020) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i5-12450HX uses Alder Lake-HX (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 4800HS scores 18,016 against the Core i5-12450HX's 18,064 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i5-12450HX. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 4800HS vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-12450HX.

FeatureRyzen 7 4800HSCore i5-12450HX
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
8 / 12
Boost Clock
4.2 GHz
4.4 GHz+5%
Base Clock
2.9 GHz+21%
2.4 GHz
L3 Cache
8 MB (total)
12 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache
512 kB (per core)
1.25 MB (per core)+150%
Process
7 nm
Intel 7 nm
Architecture
Renoir-HS (Zen 2) (2020)
Alder Lake-HX (2022)
PassMark
18,016
18,064
Geekbench 6 Single
2,150
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 4800HS uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-12450HX uses FCBGA1964 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 7 4800HSCore i5-12450HX
Socket
FP6
FCBGA1964
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity
128 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
48
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 7 4800HS) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12450HX). The Core i5-12450HX includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics for 12th Gen), while the Ryzen 7 4800HS requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12450HX targets Workstation/Enthusiast Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-12450HX rivals Ryzen 5 7645HX.

FeatureRyzen 7 4800HSCore i5-12450HX
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
UHD Graphics for 12th Gen
Unlocked
Yes
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use
Workstation/Enthusiast Laptop