Ryzen 7 5800 vs Core i9-12900HK
Ryzen 7 5800
Core i9-12900HK
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 5800
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-12900HK
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 5800 | Core i9-12900HK |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($160) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (2020−2025) / 7 nm, 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-H (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 5800 | Core i9-12900HK |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($160) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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 5800 and Core i9-12900HK
Ryzen 7 5800
The Ryzen 7 5800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 25,735 points. Launch price was $299.
Core i9-12900HK
The Core i9-12900HK is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-H (2022) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 25,512 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 5800 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i9-12900HK offers 14 cores / 20 threads — the Core i9-12900HK has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5800 versus 5 GHz on the Core i9-12900HK — a 8.3% clock advantage for the Core i9-12900HK (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen 7 5800 uses the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Core i9-12900HK uses Alder Lake-H (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 5800 scores 25,735 against the Core i9-12900HK's 25,512 — a 0.9% lead for the Ryzen 7 5800. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 5800 vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i9-12900HK.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5800 | Core i9-12900HK |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 14 / 20+75% |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz | 5 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+36% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB+33% | 24 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% |
| Process | 7 nm, 12 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Vermeer (2020−2025) | Alder Lake-H (2022) |
| PassMark | 25,735 | 25,512 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 18,197 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,938 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 13,317 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 5800 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i9-12900HK uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 7 5800 versus DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i9-12900HK — the Core i9-12900HK supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 7 5800 supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 24 (Ryzen 7 5800) vs 28 (Core i9-12900HK) — the Core i9-12900HK offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5800 | Core i9-12900HK |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | FCBGA1744 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | 28+17% |
Advanced Features
Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5800) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i9-12900HK). The Core i9-12900HK includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EUs)), while the Ryzen 7 5800 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5800 targets OEM Gaming, Core i9-12900HK targets Enthusiast Gaming Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i9-12900HK rivals Ryzen 9 6900HX.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5800 | Core i9-12900HK |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EUs) |
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | OEM Gaming | Enthusiast Gaming Laptop |
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