i7-12800HE vs Ryzen 9 7940H

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 7940H
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 35 Watt
18.73
Core i7-12800HE
2022
14 cores / 20 threads, 45 Watt
19.48
+4%

Core i7-12800HE outperforms Ryzen 9 7940H by a minimal 4% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 7940H and Core i7-12800HE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking332311
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
Power efficiency48.8039.47
Architecture codenamePhoenix (2023−2024)Alder Lake-H (2022)
Release dateJanuary 2023 (1 year ago)January 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 7940H and Core i7-12800HE 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)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads1620
Base clock speed4 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed5.2 GHz4.6 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography4 nm10 nm
Die size178 mm2217 mm2
Number of transistors25,000 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 7940H and Core i7-12800HE 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
SocketFP8Intel BGA 1744
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 7940H and Core i7-12800HE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen 9 7940H and Core i7-12800HE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 9 7940H and Core i7-12800HE are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 7940H and Core i7-12800HE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5600DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon 780MIris Xe 96EU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 7940H and Core i7-12800HE.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes2020

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 9 7940H 18.73
i7-12800HE 19.48
+4%

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 9 7940H 28660
i7-12800HE 29805
+4%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.73 19.48
Physical cores 8 14
Threads 16 20
Chip lithography 4 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 45 Watt

Ryzen 9 7940H has a 150% more advanced lithography process, and 28.6% lower power consumption.

i7-12800HE, on the other hand, has a 4% higher aggregate performance score, and 75% more physical cores and 25% more threads.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Ryzen 9 7940H and Core i7-12800HE.


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