i7-12800HX vs Ryzen 5 5600X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 5 5600X
2020
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
13.78
Core i7-12800HX
2022
16 cores / 24 threads, 55 Watt
20.22
+46.7%

Core i7-12800HX outperforms Ryzen 5 5600X by a considerable 47% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 5 5600X and Core i7-12800HX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking531274
Place by popularity16not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation26.85no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen 5no data
Power efficiency20.0634.79
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)$299no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 5 5600X and Core i7-12800HX 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads1224
Base clock speed3.7 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.6 GHz4.8 GHz
Multiplier37no data
L1 cache64K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache32 MB25 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size2x 80.7 + 125 (I/O) mm2215 mm2
Maximum core temperature95 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 5 5600X and Core i7-12800HX 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)65 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 5 5600X and Core i7-12800HX. 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++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX-+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Precision Boost 2+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Ryzen 5 5600X and Core i7-12800HX 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 5 5600X and Core i7-12800HX 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 5 5600X and Core i7-12800HX. 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

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-1.45 GHz
Execution Units-32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Ryzen 5 5600X and Core i7-12800HX integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported-4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Ryzen 5 5600X and Core i7-12800HX integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4-4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP-5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort-7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Ryzen 5 5600X and Core i7-12800HX integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX-12.1
OpenGL-4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 5 5600X and Core i7-12800HX.

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 5 5600X 13.78
i7-12800HX 20.22
+46.7%

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 5 5600X 21888
i7-12800HX 32116
+46.7%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

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

Ryzen 5 5600X 1968
i7-12800HX 3383
+71.9%

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 5 5600X 254
i7-12800HX 260
+2.4%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Ryzen 5 5600X 8980
i7-12800HX 14213
+58.3%

Blender(-)

Ryzen 5 5600X 260
+70%
i7-12800HX 153

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

Ryzen 5 5600X 1657
i7-12800HX 1759
+6.2%

7-Zip Single

Ryzen 5 5600X 6594
+17.2%
i7-12800HX 5624

7-Zip

Ryzen 5 5600X 56607
i7-12800HX 76947
+35.9%

WebXPRT 3

Ryzen 5 5600X 286
i7-12800HX 309
+8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.78 20.22
Recency 5 November 2020 10 May 2022
Physical cores 6 16
Threads 12 24
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 55 Watt

i7-12800HX has a 46.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 166.7% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and 18.2% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-12800HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 5 5600X in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 5 5600X is a desktop processor while Core i7-12800HX is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 5 5600X and Core i7-12800HX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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