Ryzen 7 4800U vs Core i7-1270P

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 7 4800U

8 / 16

16,427

0.0%

Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Core i7-1270P

12 / 16

16,651

+1.4%

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

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1270P

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

106%

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

104%

#107

Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

104%

#111

Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180

102%

#116

Core i7-1270P

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

98%

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

96%

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

95%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-1270P delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 7 4800U in both compute-intensive tasks (1.4% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Ryzen 7 4800U	Core i7-1270P
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-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) / 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-P (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 7 4800U	Core i7-1270P
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.

Ryzen 7 4800U Benchmark Check

Core i7-1270P Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 4800U and Core i7-1270P

Ryzen 7 4800U

The Ryzen 7 4800U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 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): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 16,427 points. Launch price was $299.

Core i7-1270P

The Core i7-1270P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-P (2022) architecture. It features 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 16,651 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 4800U packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i7-1270P offers 12 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-1270P has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 7 4800U versus 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-1270P — a 13.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-1270P (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 4800U uses the Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i7-1270P uses Alder Lake-P (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 4800U scores 16,427 against the Core i7-1270P's 16,651 — a 1.4% lead for the Core i7-1270P. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 4800U vs 18 MB (total) on the Core i7-1270P.

Feature	Ryzen 7 4800U	Core i7-1270P
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	12 / 16+50%
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz	4.8 GHz+14%
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	2.2 GHz+22%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	18 MB (total)+125%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+150%
Process	7 nm	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021)	Alder Lake-P (2022)
PassMark	16,427	16,651+1%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	9,652
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,217
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	8,635

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 4800U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-1270P uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 7 4800U	Core i7-1270P
Socket	FP6	FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 7 4800U) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-1270P). The Core i7-1270P includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics (96 EU)), while the Ryzen 7 4800U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-1270P targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i7-1270P rivals Core i7-1260P.