CPU
GPU
Ryzen 7 5800HS
Core i5-12500
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 5800HS
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 5800HS | Core i5-12500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($140) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 5800HS | Core i5-12500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($140) |
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 5800HS and Core i5-12500
Ryzen 7 5800HS
The Ryzen 7 5800HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 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): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 19,512 points. Launch price was $299.
Core i5-12500
The Core i5-12500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 19,739 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 5800HS packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-12500 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 7 5800HS has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5800HS versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-12500 — a 4.4% clock advantage for the Core i5-12500 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Ryzen 7 5800HS uses the Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i5-12500 uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 5800HS scores 19,512 against the Core i5-12500's 19,739 — a 1.2% lead for the Core i5-12500. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 5800HS vs 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12500.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5800HS | Core i5-12500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.6 GHz+5% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3 GHz+7% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 18 MB (total)+13% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% |
| Process | 7 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021) | Alder Lake-S (2022) |
| PassMark | 19,512 | 19,739+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 12,978 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,319 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 9,003 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 5800HS uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-12500 uses LGA1700 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5800HS | Core i5-12500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP6 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 7 5800HS) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-12500). The Core i5-12500 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Ryzen 7 5800HS requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12500 targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i5-12500 rivals Ryzen 5 5500.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5800HS | Core i5-12500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Productivity |
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