AMD Ryzen 7 8840U vs Intel Core i5-12500H

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Performance
Ryzen 7 8840U
17,50547% of 36,991
Core i5-12500H12% better
19,68953% of 36,991

The Core i5-12500H has 12% better performance than the Ryzen 7 8840U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Ryzen 7 8840U
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Core i5-12500H
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Summary

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About the AMD Ryzen 7 8840U CPU

The AMD Ryzen 7 8840U is a 8-core (16-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q4 2023. It is part of AMD's Ryzen 7 lineup, which is based on the Zen 4 microarchitecture. The 8840U is compatible with AMD Socket FP8 motherboards and is fabricated on TSMC's 4 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon 780M integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Ryzen 7 8840U supports DDR5 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Ryzen 7 8840U has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 1 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 16 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Ryzen 7 8840U features 8 total cores which can process 16 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 3.3 GHz, and it can boost up to 5.1 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Ryzen 7 8840U includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon 780M. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Ryzen 7 8840U has the 100th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 47.32% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Core i5-12500H CPU

The Intel Core i5-12500H is a 12-core (16-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2022. It is part of Intel's Core i5 lineup, which is based on the Alder Lake-H microarchitecture. The i5-12500H is compatible with Intel BGA 1744 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm manufacturing process. It features the Iris Xe 80EU integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i5-12500H supports DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i5-12500H has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 80 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 1.25 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 18 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i5-12500H features 12 total cores which can process 16 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The 12 cores consist of 4 P-Cores and 8 E-Cores. P-Cores are designed for high-performance tasks and E-Cores are intended for efficiency and lighter tasks. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.5 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.5 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i5-12500H includes an integrated graphics solution called Iris Xe 80EU. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Core i5-12500H has the 74th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 53.23% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoRyzen 7 8840UCore i5-12500H
ManufacturerAMDIntel
SeriesRyzen 7Core i5
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ4 2023Q1 2022
Production StatusActiveActive
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Ryzen 7 8840U
17,50547% of 36,991
Core i5-12500H12% better
19,68953% of 36,991

The Core i5-12500H has 12% better performance than the Ryzen 7 8840U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Ryzen 7 8840U is ranked 100th with a score of 17,505, and the Core i5-12500H is ranked 74th with a score of 19,689.

Performance per dollar
Ryzen 7 8840U
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Core i5-12500H
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We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Ryzen 7 8840U and the Core i5-12500H for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Ryzen 7 8840U or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i7-13620H20,488.5+17%
Core i7-12850HX20,333+16%
Core i5-12500H19,689+12%
Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS18,994.5+9%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme18,941.5+8%
Core i5-13420H17,616+1%
Ryzen 7 6800H17,606.5+1%
Ryzen 7 8840U17,505
Ryzen 5 7640HS17,294-1%
Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS17,057-3%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other CPUs.

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkRyzen 7 8840UCore i5-12500H
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
17,505
19,689
(+12.48%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
8,455
9,989
(+18.14%)
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
2,024
2,112
(+4.35%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
263
(+8.45%)
242.5
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
11,144
(+12.66%)
9,891.5
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
2,537
(+11.3%)
2,279.5
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
25,646
(+20.69%)
21,250
CPU Mark Single-Thread
3,806
(+9.37%)
3,480
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecRyzen 7 8840UCore i5-12500H
ManufacturerAMDIntel
FoundryTSMCIntel
Process Size4 nm10 nm
Transistors25,000 million--

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecRyzen 7 8840UCore i5-12500H
SeriesRyzen 7Core i5
MicroarchitectureZen 4Alder Lake-H
CodenameHawk PointAlder Lake-H
Memory SupportDDR5DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
Memory ChannelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC MemoryNoNo

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecRyzen 7 8840UCore i5-12500H
Cores812
Threads1616
Performance Cores (P-cores)--4
Efficient Cores (E-cores)--8
Clock Speed3.3 GHz2.5 GHz
Turbo Clock5.1 GHz4.5 GHz
P-core Clock--2.5 GHz
P-core Turbo Clock--4.5 GHz
E-core Clock Speed--1800.0 MHz
E-core Turbo Clock--3.3 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier33.0x25.0x
Multiplier UnlockedNoNo

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecRyzen 7 8840UCore i5-12500H
L1 Cache64 KB80 KB
L2 Cache1 MB1.25 MB
L3 Cache16 MB18 MB
E-core L1 Cache--96 KB
E-core L2 Cache--2 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecRyzen 7 8840UCore i5-12500H
SocketAMD Socket FP8Intel BGA 1744
PCI ExpressPCIe 4.0 x20PCIe 4.0 x20
Thermal Design Power (TDP)28 W45 W
Power Limit 1 (PL1)--45 W
Power Limit 2 (PL2)--95 W
TJ Max100 °C100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecRyzen 7 8840UCore i5-12500H
Integrated GraphicsRadeon 780MIris Xe 80EU
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, NX-Bit, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost 2, XDNA2MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, AES-NI, TSX, TXT, CLMUL, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, ABM, ADX, RdRand, TBT 2.0

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.