Ryzen 7 5800H vs Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U

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 Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U

#36

Core i5-11500B

MSRP: $185|Avg: $185

112%

#42

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A

107%

#49

Core i9-12900HX

MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A

100%

#50

Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#57

Ryzen AI 9 365

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

92%

#64

Ryzen AI Max PRO 390

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 7 5800H is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.5% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Ryzen 7 5800H	Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Rembrandt-U PRO (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 7 5800H	Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U
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 5800H Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 5800H and Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U

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.

Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U

The Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-U PRO (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 20,593 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 5800H and Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5800H versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U — a 6.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Ryzen 7 5800H uses the Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U uses Rembrandt-U PRO (Zen 3+) (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 5800H scores 20,686 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U's 20,593 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen 7 5800H. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 7 5800H	Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	4.7 GHz+7%
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+19%	2.7 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm	6 nm-14%
Architecture	Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021)	Rembrandt-U PRO (Zen 3+) (2022)
PassMark	20,686	20,593

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 5800H uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.