Ryzen 9 7950X3D vs i7-12800HE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-12800HE
2022
14 cores / 20 threads, 45 Watt
18.76
Ryzen 9 7950X3D
2023
16 cores / 32 threads, 120 Watt
39.35
+110%

Ryzen 9 7950X3D outperforms Core i7-12800HE by a whopping 110% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-12800HE and Ryzen 9 7950X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking32068
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data56.78
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Seriesno dataAMD Ryzen 9
Power efficiency39.4531.03
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-H (2022)Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
Release dateJanuary 2022 (2 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$699

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-12800HE and Ryzen 9 7950X3D 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 cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads2032
Base clock speed2.4 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.6 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus rateno data64K (per core)
L1 cache80K (per core)1024 KB
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)16 MB
L3 cache24 MB (shared)128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm5 nm, 6 nm
Die size217 mm271+71+122 mm
Maximum core temperatureno data89 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data47 °C
Number of transistorsno data13,140 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-12800HE and Ryzen 9 7950X3D 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
SocketIntel BGA 1744AM5
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-12800HE and Ryzen 9 7950X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno data86x MMX(+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512F, FMA3, SHA, XFR2, Precision Boost 2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
TSX+-
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i7-12800HE and Ryzen 9 7950X3D technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-12800HE and Ryzen 9 7950X3D are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-12800HE and Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5 Dual-channelDDR5-5200
Maximum memory sizeno data128 GB

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIris Xe 96EUAMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) (400 - 2200 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-12800HE and Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes2024

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.

i7-12800HE 18.76
Ryzen 9 7950X3D 39.35
+110%

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.

i7-12800HE 29805
Ryzen 9 7950X3D 62509
+110%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.76 39.35
Physical cores 14 16
Threads 20 32
Chip lithography 10 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 120 Watt

i7-12800HE has 166.7% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 7950X3D, on the other hand, has a 109.8% higher aggregate performance score, 14.3% more physical cores and 60% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-12800HE in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-12800HE is a notebook processor while Ryzen 9 7950X3D is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-12800HE and Ryzen 9 7950X3D, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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