i9-12950HX vs Ryzen 7 5800X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 7 5800X
2020
8 cores / 16 threads, 105 Watt
17.53
Core i9-12950HX
2022
16 cores / 24 threads, 55 Watt
20.35
+16.1%

Core i9-12950HX outperforms Ryzen 7 5800X by a moderate 16% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 7 5800X and Core i9-12950HX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking355270
Place by popularity60not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation23.46no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen 7no data
Power efficiency15.8035.02
Architecture codenameVermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)Alder Lake-HX (2022)
Release date5 November 2020 (4 years ago)10 May 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$449no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 7 5800X and Core i9-12950HX basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads1624
Base clock speed3.8 GHz2.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz5 GHz
Multiplier38no data
L1 cache64K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache32 MB30 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size2 x 80.7 sq. mm; I/O = 125 mm2215 mm2
Maximum core temperature90 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 7 5800X and Core i9-12950HX compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketAM4FCBGA1964
Power consumption (TDP)105 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 7 5800X and Core i9-12950HX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsMMX (+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHAIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX-+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Precision Boost 2+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Ryzen 7 5800X and Core i9-12950HX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 7 5800X and Core i9-12950HX are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 7 5800X and Core i9-12950HX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth51.196 GB/s76.8 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-Intel® UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel® Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequency-1.55 GHz
Execution Units-32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Ryzen 7 5800X and Core i9-12950HX integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported-4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Ryzen 7 5800X and Core i9-12950HX integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4-4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP-5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort-7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Ryzen 7 5800X and Core i9-12950HX integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX-12.1
OpenGL-4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 7 5800X and Core i9-12950HX.

PCIe version4.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ryzen 7 5800X 17.53
i9-12950HX 20.35
+16.1%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ryzen 7 5800X 27843
i9-12950HX 32323
+16.1%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

Ryzen 7 5800X 2609
i9-12950HX 3107
+19.1%

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

Ryzen 7 5800X 266
i9-12950HX 274
+3.2%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Ryzen 7 5800X 10724
i9-12950HX 15229
+42%

Blender(-)

Ryzen 7 5800X 197
+12.5%
i9-12950HX 175

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

Ryzen 7 5800X 1683
i9-12950HX 1886
+12.1%

7-Zip Single

Ryzen 7 5800X 6907
+11.4%
i9-12950HX 6197

7-Zip

Ryzen 7 5800X 72114
i9-12950HX 77003
+6.8%

WebXPRT 3

Ryzen 7 5800X 302
i9-12950HX 311
+3.2%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 17.53 20.35
Recency 5 November 2020 10 May 2022
Physical cores 8 16
Threads 16 24
Power consumption (TDP) 105 Watt 55 Watt

i9-12950HX has a 16.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 100% more physical cores and 50% more threads, and 90.9% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-12950HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 7 5800X in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 7 5800X is a desktop processor while Core i9-12950HX is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 7 5800X and Core i9-12950HX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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