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Intel Core i7 12700H vs AMD Ryzen 7 6800H

54 out of 100
Intel Core i7 12700H
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51 out of 100
AMD Ryzen 7 6800H
Intel Core i7 12700H
AMD Ryzen 7 6800H

We compared two laptop CPUs: the 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 12700H with 14-cores against the 3.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 6800H with 8-cores. On this page, you'll find out which processor has better performance in benchmarks, games and other useful information.

  1. Review
  2. Differences
  3. Performance
  4. Specs
  5. Comments (36)

Review

General overview and comparison of the processors
Single-Core Performance
Performance in single-threaded apps and benchmarks
Multi-Core Performance
Measure performance when all cores are involved
Power Efficiency
The efficiency score of power consumption
Integrated Graphics
iGPU capabilities for gaming and 3D-intensive tasks
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Key Differences

What are the key differences between 6800H and 12700H
Advantages of Intel Core i7 12700H
  • Has 6 more physical cores
  • Has 8 MB larger L3 cache size, helping fully utilize a high-end GPU in gaming
  • 24% faster in a single-core Geekbench v6 test - 2353 vs 1891 points
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 7 6800H
  • More modern manufacturing process – 6 versus 10 nanometers
  • More powerful AMD Radeon 680M integrated graphics: 3.4 vs 2.2 TFLOPS

Test in Benchmarks

Comparing the performance of CPUs across various tasks
CPU:
Core i7 12700H
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Ryzen 7 6800H

Cinebench

Reputable cross-platform benchmark for high-performance processors
Cinebench 2024 (Single)
Cinebench 2024 (Multi)
Cinebench 2026 (Single) - 437
Cinebench 2026 (Multi) - 3117
Cinebench Scores (#142nd place)
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GeekBench v6

The new version of this benchmark emulates common operations often used in real-world apps
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Core i7 12700H +24%
2353
Ryzen 7 6800H
1891
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Core i7 12700H +15%
11165
Ryzen 7 6800H
9712
File compression 907 MB/sec 944.9 MB/sec
Clang compilation 83.6 Klines/sec 68.6 Klines/sec
HTML 5 Browser 270.3 pages/sec 196.3 pages/sec
PDF Renderer 350.7 Mpixels/sec 295.8 Mpixels/sec
Text processing 236.4 pages/sec 194.5 pages/sec
Background blur 44.8 images/sec 46 images/sec
Photo processing 95.7 images/sec 84.4 images/sec
Ray tracing 18 Mpixels/sec 17.9 Mpixels/sec
Sources: GeekBench [1], [2] – 901 & 1144 samples

PassMark

Synthetic test that focuses on raw computational performance for low-level functions
Passmark CPU (Single-Core)
Passmark CPU (Multi-Core)
Core i7 12700H +10%
24970
Ryzen 7 6800H
22711
Integer math 87.9 GOps/sec 84 GOps/sec
Floating point math 63.4 GOps/sec 47.3 GOps/sec
Find prime numbers 91M Primes/sec 57M Primes/sec
Random string sorting 32.7M Strings/sec 30.2M Strings/sec
Data encryption 17.1 GBytes/sec 17.9 GBytes/sec
Data compression 292.8 MBytes/sec 289.4 MBytes/sec
Physics 1476 Frames/sec 1027 Frames/sec
Extended instructions 17.4B Matrices/sec 19.8B Matrices/sec
Sources: PassMark [3], [4] – 12064 & 3926 samples

Blender

3D rendering test that measures CPU performance in 3D modeling tasks (uses all cores)
Blender CPU

Performance Per Watt

Shows the score you get per each watt of PL1 TDP
Cinebench 2024 / Watt 23.4 PPW 15.8 PPW
Geekbench 6 Multi / Watt 248.1 PPW 215.8 PPW
Passmark CPU Mark / Watt 554.9 PPW 504.7 PPW
Blender / Watt 4.4 PPW -
These are rough calculations, as most CPUs surpass PL1 TDP wattage even in multicore workloads.

Recent User Tests

The latest benchmark tests that have been submitted by users
Intel Core i7 12700H
DateBenchmarkResult
πŸ“˜ 2026-01-30 -> YowthCinebench 2024105 / 541
πŸ“˜ 2025-11-27 (Fapvie)Cinebench 2024102 / 961
πŸ“˜ 2025-06-27 (sizar)Cinebench 2024100 / 750
πŸ“˜ 2025-04-14 (HansNoob)Cinebench 2024103 / 860
πŸ“˜ 2025-03-16 (robin)Cinebench 202497 / 676
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AMD Ryzen 7 6800H
DateBenchmarkResult
πŸ“˜ 2026-07-03 (Sarfraz)Cinebench 2024434 / 2815
πŸ“˜ 2026-04-01 (Ronak Sarkar)Cinebench 2026437 / 3117
πŸ“˜ 2025-03-09 (Lex)Cinebench 202442 / 391
πŸ“˜ 2025-01-12 (Edu)Cinebench 202487 / 713
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Specifications

Full technical specification of Intel Core i7 12700H and AMD Ryzen 7 6800H

General

Vendor Intel Amd
Released January 4, 2022 January 4, 2022
Type Laptop Laptop
Instruction Set x86-64 x86-64
Codename Alder Lake Zen 3+ (Rembrandt)
Model number i7-12700H -
Integrated GPU Iris Xe Graphics (96EU) Radeon 680M
Rival Equivalent - AMD Ryzen 7 6800H - Intel Core i7 12800H
Successor - Intel Core Ultra 7 265H -
Intel CPU rating (#125th place)
AMD Ryzen CPU ranking (#111th place)

CPU

Performance Cores
P-Cores 6 8
P-Threads 12 16
Base Frequency (P) 2.3 GHz 3.2 GHz
Turbo Boost Frequency (P) 4.7 GHz 4.7 GHz
Efficient Cores
E-Cores 8 -
E-Threads 8 -
Base Frequency (E) 1.7 GHz -
Turbo Boost Frequency (E) 3.5 GHz -
Total
Total Cores 14 8
Total Threads 20 16
Bus Frequency 100 MHz 100 MHz
Multiplier 23x 32x
L1 Cache 80K (per core) 64K (per core)
L2 Cache 1280K (per core) 512K (per core)
L3 Cache 24MB (shared) 16MB (shared)
Unlocked Multiplier No No

Package

Fabrication Process 10 nm 6 nm
TDP (PL1) 35-45 W (configurable) 45 W
Max. Boost TDP (PL2) 115 W -
Socket BGA-1744 FP7
Peak Temperature 100Β°C 95Β°C
Laptop processors ranking (163rd and 193rd place)

iGPU

Integrated Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics (96EU) AMD Radeon 680M
GPU Base Clock 300 MHz 400 MHz
GPU Boost Clock 1400 MHz 2200 MHz
Shading Units 768 768
TMUs 48 48
ROPs 24 32
Execution Units 96 12
TGP 15 W 15 W
iGPU FLOPS
Core i7 12700H
2.2 TFLOPS
Ryzen 7 6800H +55%
3.4 TFLOPS
More info: Radeon 680M compared to Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)

Memory Support

Memory Types - DDR5-4800
- DDR4-3200
- LPDDR5-5200
- LPDDR4x-4267		 - DDR5-4800
- LPDDR5-6400
Max. Memory Size 64 GB 64 GB
Memory Channels 2 2
Max. Memory Bandwidth - 76.8 GB/s
ECC Support No Yes

Misc

Official Site Intel Core i7 12700H official page AMD Ryzen 7 6800H official page
PCI Express Version 4.0 4.0
PCI Express Lanes 28 20

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Comments

So which CPU will you choose: AMD Ryzen 7 6800H or Intel Core i7 12700H?
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Ryan August 6, 2023 at 04:20 AM
Interestingly, people often discuss battery efficiency issues related to gaming and prioritize efficiency over performance. AMD users tend to focus on price and battery efficiency, often criticizing Intel for its high prices and substantial power requirements. I'm certain that even AMD users still carry their chargers in their bags. It's great to appreciate AMD, but we shouldn't underestimate the performance of Intel's powerhouses.
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mirsab April 5, 2025 at 09:36 PM
Bro, AMD had the benefit of a strong iGPU, while Intel did not. Yes, Intel CPUs are strong, but they haven't got the iGPU, which is why most people prefer AMD. Everyone knows that on battery, the external GPU switches off automatically. I have the Ryzen 9 8945HS + RTX 4070 laptop. When I am traveling, the iGPU of the Ryzen 9 8945HS, the RX 780 with 4.7 teraflops of power, handles most games at 1080p easily. Just lower the screen resolution, and you can game at medium to high settings easily. Bro, I also have an Intel i9 13980HX + RTX 4080 laptop as well, but the Intel iGPU can't handle it. So when I travel, I just game on the Ryzen laptop. I know Intel Arc graphics are strongerβ€”those come with the Core Ultra series of 9, 7, and 5.
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zroik July 16, 2026 at 11:28 AM
mirsab, you bring a gaming laptop that is heavy and use it for gaming (while traveling?) which will only gives you 1 - 1.5 hours? am i missing some basic logics here?
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kosala May 25, 2023 at 08:04 PM
I've used the 12650H, 5800H, 12700H, and 6800H processors, and trust me, the amount of RAM, even if it's 32GB, doesn't significantly alter the outcome. The 5800H and 6800H processors fall considerably behind the 12650H. The disparity in loading and processing speed is quite noticeable. Thus, I'd suggest not wasting money on experiments. Among the 12650H, 5800H, 12700H, and 6800H options, Intel is the superior choice.
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Deyv May 19, 2023 at 11:51 AM
Remember guys, business laptop - Ryzen for better battery & huge iGPU performance, and gaming laptop - Intel for better fps results. Always!
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Anonymous April 21, 2023 at 05:59 PM
Whatever one can undervolt.
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Greco March 19, 2023 at 11:59 AM
Most games and applications rely on single-core performance, so Intel CPUs have an advantage. Just ensure that if you purchase a high-end Intel CPU laptop, the cooling provided by the laptop vendor is adequate (with fans that aren't too noisy). If you desire a blazing-fast gaming computer and have ample funds, but don't prefer Intel, consider the Ryzen 7 5800X3D or Ryzen 9 7950X3D.
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Anallogue April 10, 2023 at 01:31 PM
7800X3D over 7950X3D if you're only concerned about gaming. Also electricity savings. 5800X3D for extreme gaming on a budget with a net 15% performance drop.
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Greco March 19, 2023 at 11:49 AM
Intel high-end cpu does generate plenty heat. HP Victus 16 (i5 12500h) Dell Inspiron G15 15 (i7 12700h) During games both fans can get quite noisy. So the vendor cpu cooling effectiveness is a factor when buying a gaming laptop, it will affect durability and enjoyment (very noisy fans drive me crazy) HP Victus 16 (i5 12500h): CPU temperature quite high (89Β°C)
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Darknoor May 6, 2023 at 12:15 PM
For the consistant superb performance, it is a small price, the noise and heat.
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Lenard December 11, 2022 at 12:46 AM
I'll go for AMD on this one. Why? Cause the laptop I'm comparing to has an RTX 3050 bundle with it. With the same price.
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Darknoor May 6, 2023 at 12:16 PM
Won't argue. 3060 and up, 12700H is no thinker.
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Loocaz October 18, 2022 at 12:17 PM
I bought the space edition Zenbook 14X and returned it after a few days of testing. The 12700H is powerful. There is no doubt that it can easily put the 6800h or similar processors in the dirt. But oh boy the experience was horrible. I opened the package, charged it, and changed the settings so I get the longest runtime out of the battery. Should be good? Running two Chrome tabs took 10% of the battery in about 10 to 15 minutes. And boy that thing got hot so quickly. And on top of that: intel doesn't let you undervolt it because they know they lose to AMD if you try to limit the power consumption.
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anonymous October 28, 2022 at 07:11 AM
You can easily change the power limits through Intel XTU or ThrottleStop. Intel doesn't let you undervolt because of a previous security patch called Plundervolt, but now they are too lazy to change it back or are planning to make it a feature of HK CPUs (which is ridiculous - everyone should be able to undervolt).
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Undestined September 24, 2022 at 12:25 PM
I agree with everyone supporting AMD here. Intel is not that good at making mobile processors. Not necessarily bad but AMD is way better than intel, at least in the mobile CPU market. Also, even in the desktop CPUs, AMD and Intel have pretty similar "benchmark scores" but performance-wise AMD is better.
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Honolulu September 30, 2022 at 01:40 PM
Each and every word that you said is nonsense.
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Loocaz October 18, 2022 at 12:25 PM
Honolulu, AMD wins this one because they try to maximize efficiency. Putting a 12700h or even 12900h into a laptop destroys the point of it being portable. This thing only beats the 6800h if you are permanently plugged in and that is the harsh reality. And why is there even a "comparison" between AMD's 8-core and Intel's 14-core CPU? The fact that 6 more physical cores and way too much power consumption still aren't enough to fully "beat" the competition is sad.
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Darknoor March 9, 2023 at 10:56 PM
Loocaz, Using a gaming laptop you are expected to play plugged in for full power and using it on the battery is a side quirk most times.
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INA August 25, 2022 at 03:08 PM
When buying a gaming machine one doesn't worry about the cost of running it, it's like you can afford a Ferrari with your life's savings but can you maintain it? Lol Intel 12 series was the answer to abuse intel got after AMD's rise Even the M1 chip ate dust, so instead of being paranoid better accept it for once Intel did well. And btw those bitching about high energy consumption about 12th gen 1) gamers don't care 2) 12th gen has low vol and ultra low vol processor with same power (1280p, u series etc) 3) when that rtx 3070 or something in your laptop farts I doubt any heatsink or fans can cool it down and the new 4000 series has a power rating above roof so worry about that first.
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Alan June 10, 2022 at 08:31 AM
It has been 6 months since the introduction of the new AMD 6800H CPUs and we still do not have Lenovo laptops with this processor in Germany! Damn Lenovo
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Dev May 18, 2022 at 08:33 PM
Intel sucks as much as 120 watts under full load, not fair compared. And loses horribly once on battery power.
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anonymous October 28, 2022 at 07:15 AM
This is nonsense. AMD CPUs can draw 120 watts under full load too. The reason you don't see laptops that powerful with Ryzen CPUs is that Intel has fully outclassed AMD in the high-end laptop space. The Ryzen 9 6900HX can get a Cinebench R23 of 15k at absolute max, while the i9-12950HX can easily get over 20k (often up to 24k). Anyone who wants a laptop that can handle that power draw will want Intel because they are so much faster.
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Intel failed when it comes to efficiency March 9, 2022 at 06:53 PM
Intel is cheating on this one, if you locked both CPUs at 45W, Ryzen will smash the Intel competitor, but the thing with Intel is, the CPUs are going +100W!! You don't want 100W of the heat in a laptop! We need more efficient CPUs and that's what AMD is giving us :)
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Joe March 19, 2022 at 11:16 PM
Intel Still Stuck on 10nm XD Also Ryzen is better cos it's more power-efficient and cooler Btw ur correct that the intel one used 100w (Imagine the audacity of intel LMAO)
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Fadh May 19, 2022 at 01:00 PM
Joe, What is the maximum R7 6800H TDP? in official website it only appear the default TDP (45W)
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Dwanz June 4, 2022 at 11:29 PM
Fadh, I guess the newer one's TDP will be the same as its predecessor, around 54 watt
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anonymous October 28, 2022 at 07:17 AM
The i7-12700H beats the Ryzen 7 6800H in Cinebench R23 at 45 watts and higher. AMD wins at 40 watts and lower. Intel does NOT need to get anywhere close to 100W to beat AMD. Intel consistently has higher single-core scores at low TDPs also. If you don't believe me, watch Jarrod's Tech's comparison.
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Darknoor March 9, 2023 at 10:58 PM
I can't afford a PC so I want the most powerful laptop at the cheapest price even if it's always plugged in. It's a gaming machine, efficiency is not a priority.
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10nmVS6nm February 27, 2022 at 09:41 AM
Just Please look at 10nm VS 6nm, no matter how powerful Intel is, the heat dissipation is always is performance on the sky floor, and Intel is going to play a big little core.
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FTH February 20, 2022 at 01:00 PM
Ryzen GPU is better than Intel GPU but looks at cores, caches, and threads
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Stefan February 7, 2022 at 09:32 AM
All-in for Ryzen, we got enough pain from Intel price last 15 years, we will never forget :)
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Wow February 6, 2022 at 08:27 PM
Looks like Intel took the challenge personally this time... I mean see the numbers people don't blindly hate vote.
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IknowMoreThanYou August 1, 2022 at 02:33 PM
Yet people refer to 6nm vs 10nm. Guys those numbers are just marketing reflecting no physical distance on the transistor. And why does AMD using TSMC N6 (not 6-nm) seems like a big achievement for AMD? Isn't that a TSMC achievement? And why do you think a so-called 6nm is on par with the previously known 10-nm Intel technology node and even seems inferior in terms of performance? The answer is simple and clear. Intel 10-nm which was renamed Intel-7 has similar density and performance to TSMC N6 (well a hypothetical N7 if existed). So stop 6nm vs 10nm non-sense.
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Enny August 20, 2022 at 09:13 AM
IknowMoreThanYou, It's not nonsense. Intel draws a lot of power typically more than 100 watts, while AMD draws a maximum of 45 watts. This is better for efficiency, battery life, and heat management. Hence, Intel might win in terms of numbers, drawing more than twice the wattage of the AMD, but the AMD is a better and more efficient chip giving much better battery life and efficiency even on battery.
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anonymous October 28, 2022 at 07:22 AM
Enny, Why does everyone think Intel needs 100 W to beat AMD? They absolutely do not. Intel is more power efficient at 45 W and above in Cinebench. An average gaming laptop can sustain 75 W of power draw, so I don't see why you are praising AMD for limiting their TDP to 45 W. I have an i7-12700H and it draws around 25 W in games, while still getting higher FPS than its Ryzen counterpart. I won't contest your claim about battery life, though - Intel really needs to optimize its power management on battery.
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Greco March 19, 2023 at 11:36 AM
Enny, I agree, Intel CPUs (especially higher-end CPUs require plenty of cooling. Below laptop fans get pretty noisy. Dell Inspiron G15 15 (i7 12700h) and HP Victus 16 (i5 12500h).
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