Ryzen 7 5800H
VS
Core i9-11950H

Ryzen 7 5800H vs Core i9-11950H

AMD

Ryzen 7 5800H

8 Cores16 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2021
VS
Intel

Core i9-11950H

8 Cores16 Thrd35 WWMax: 5 GHz2021

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 5800H

#10
Ryzen 7 260
MSRP: $199|Avg: $70
116%
#13
Ryzen 3 210
MSRP: $99|Avg: $99
108%
#14
Ryzen 5 PRO 230
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
107%
#15
Ryzen 5 220
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
102%
#16
Ryzen 7 5800H
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#18
Ryzen 5 8500G
MSRP: $179|Avg: $150
97%
#27
Core Ultra 7 265HX
MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A
88%
#31
Ryzen 5 230
MSRP: $200|Avg: $190
82%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i9-11950H

#64
Ryzen AI Max PRO 390
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
104%
#73
Core i9-13950HX
MSRP: $590|Avg: $199
101%
#74
Core i9-11950H
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#82
Core i7-11700B
MSRP: $323|Avg: $311
97%
#83
Core i7-13700HX
MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A
96%
#86
Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i9-11950H delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 7 5800H in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightRyzen 7 5800HCore i9-11950H
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightRyzen 7 5800HCore i9-11950H
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 5800H and Core i9-11950H

AMD

Ryzen 7 5800H

The Ryzen 7 5800H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,686 points. Launch price was $299.

Intel

Core i9-11950H

The Core i9-11950H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,699 points. Launch price was $556.

Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 5800H and Core i9-11950H share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5800H versus 5 GHz on the Core i9-11950H — a 12.8% clock advantage for the Core i9-11950H (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen 7 5800H uses the Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i9-11950H uses Tiger Lake-H (2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 5800H scores 20,686 against the Core i9-11950H's 20,699 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i9-11950H. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 5800H vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i9-11950H.

FeatureRyzen 7 5800HCore i9-11950H
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
8 / 16
Boost Clock
4.4 GHz
5 GHz+14%
Base Clock
3.2 GHz+52%
2.1 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB (total)
24 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache
512K (per core)
1.25 MB (per core)+150%
Process
7 nm-30%
10 nm SuperFin
Architecture
Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021)
Tiger Lake-H (2021)
PassMark
20,686
20,699
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 5800H uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i9-11950H uses FCBGA1787 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 7 5800HCore i9-11950H
Socket
FP6
FCBGA1787
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 4.0+33%