Ryzen 7 5800XT vs i7-8560U
Primary details
Comparing Core i7-8560U and Ryzen 7 5800XT processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | not rated | 309 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | no data | 56.33 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Desktop processor |
| Power efficiency | no data | 16.81 |
| Architecture codename | Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) | Vermeer (2020−2024) |
| Release date | 1 October 2018 (6 years ago) | 31 July 2024 (less than a year ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $249 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
Core i7-8560U and Ryzen 7 5800XT 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 cores | 4 (Quad-Core) | 8 (Octa-Core) |
| Threads | 8 | 16 |
| Base clock speed | 1.8 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 4.6 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 512 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 8 MB (shared) | 32 MB |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 7 nm |
| Die size | no data | 74 mm2 |
| Number of transistors | no data | 4,150 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Unlocked multiplier | - | + |
Compatibility
Information on Core i7-8560U and Ryzen 7 5800XT 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 configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | Intel BGA 1528 | AM4 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 15 Watt | 105 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-8560U and Ryzen 7 5800XT. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | no data |
| Precision Boost 2 | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-8560U and Ryzen 7 5800XT 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 i7-8560U and Ryzen 7 5800XT. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3, DDR4 | DDR4 |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | N/A |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-8560U and Ryzen 7 5800XT.
| PCIe version | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | 16 | 20 |
Pros & cons summary
| Recency | 1 October 2018 | 31 July 2024 |
| Physical cores | 4 | 8 |
| Threads | 8 | 16 |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 7 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 15 Watt | 105 Watt |
i7-8560U has 600% lower power consumption.
Ryzen 7 5800XT, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 5 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.
We couldn't decide between Core i7-8560U and Ryzen 7 5800XT. We've got no test results to judge.
Be aware that Core i7-8560U is a notebook processor while Ryzen 7 5800XT is a desktop one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-8560U and Ryzen 7 5800XT, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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