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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£300
  • Avg. price in US: ~$330
  • PassMark benchmark result: 16410
  • N. of physical cores: 8
  • CPU boost clock speed: 4.2 GHz

AMD Ryzen 7 4800U review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

5.0

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

5.0

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
5.0

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

4.0

Performance

18.0%

6.3

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

5.8

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.4

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.1

Platform

1.0%

7.5

Integrated Graphics

Good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 3.9
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    4.3

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    4.0

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    5.2

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    2.1

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    3.5

    N. of physical cores

  • 3.4
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    3.0

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    3.5

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    5.2

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    2.1

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 4800U is a high-performance 8-core, 16-thread mobile processor built on the Zen 2 architecture and TSMC's 7nm process. Designed for thin-and-light laptops, it operates at a base clock of 1.8 GHz with a boost frequency of up to 4.2 GHz, supported by 8MB of L3 cache and a configurable TDP ranging from 10W to 25W. Main characteristics include the integrated Radeon RX Vega 8 graphics with 8 compute units clocked at 1750 MHz and support for dual-channel DDR4-3200 or energy-efficient LPDDR4x-4266 memory. Key pros are its exceptional multi-threaded performance and power efficiency, which often rival more power-hungry H-series chips and high-end competitors from the same era. Main cons include limited single-threaded gains in certain legacy applications, potential performance inconsistency depending on the specific laptop's cooling solution and power limits, and lack of support for newer standards like PCIe 4.0.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen 7 4800U

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

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Performance

18.0%

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Cache & Architecture

10.0%

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Memory & PCIe

7.0%

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Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

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Integrated Graphics

5.0
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has a technical score of 5.05 points, which is lower than that of 53.7% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

5.0

Overall score

40.0%

8.9

Price

6.2
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.2 points, which is lower than 56.1% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

AMD
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

mobile
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

FP6
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U uses the FP6 CPU socket, which is older than that of 51.9% of processors and equal to that of 4.4% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

N/A
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

8
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has 8 CPU cores, which is more than 63.4% of processors and equal to 13.6% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

16
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U offers 16 CPU threads, which is more than 71.1% of processors and equal to 13.9% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

2
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.4% of processors and equal to 69.6% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

4.2 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U reaches a boost clock of 4.2 GHz which is lower than that of 51.9% of processors and equal to that of 4.3% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

8 x 1.8 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has a base clock of 8x1.8 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

7 nm
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U uses a 7 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 71.5% of processors and equal to that of 10.9% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

TSMC 7 nm
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U is built on the TSMC 7 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 56.7% of processors and equal to that of 9.4% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

8 MB
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has an L3 cache of 8 MB which is larger than that of 39.7% of processors and equal to that of 11.8% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

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L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

512 KB
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has an L1 cache of 512 KB which is larger than that of 63.6% of processors and equal to that of 9.5% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR4/LPDDR4
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U supports DDR DDR4/LPDDR4, which is newer than that of 60.5% of processors and equal to that of 2.6% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

4,266 MHz
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U supports memory speeds up to 4266 MHz, which is higher than that of 61.2% of processors and equal to 2.5% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

LPDDR4-4266 MHz
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR4-4266 MHz, which is higher than that of 61.3% of processors and equal to 2% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

64 GB
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is more than 28.4% of processors and equal to 27.6% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

yes
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Radeon Vega 8
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U uses the Radeon Vega 8 integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 72.8% of processors and equal to that in 3.4% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

8
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has 8 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 74.1% of processors and equal to 7.2% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

300 MHz
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has an integrated GPU clock of 300 MHz which is lower than that of 57% of processors and equal to that of 38.7% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

15 W
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has a TDP of 15 W which is lower than that of 77.7% of processors and equal to that of 16.1% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

15 W
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has a base power of 15 W which is lower than that of 77.2% of processors and equal to that of 16.2% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

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Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

N/A
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

yes
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
cTDP: 10-25 W
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AMD Ryzen 7 4800U vs the average processor

  • 8 more CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
    When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 16+

    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.16 vs 8
  • 66.7% lower base power
    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
    When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <30 W

    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.15 W vs 45 W
  • 41.7% smaller process node
    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has a lower process node than the average processor (7 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
    When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <10 nm

    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has a lower process node than the average processor (7 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.7 nm vs 12 nm
  • 5 °C higher TJ Max
    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
    What it is: The highest safe operating junction temperature before the CPU starts throttling or protecting itself.
    When it matters: When you tune cooling or monitor thermals under load.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=100 °C

    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.105 °C vs 100 °C
  • 38.2% better multi-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (3,847 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 score that reflects how well the processor handles long, heavy rendering workloads across many cores.
    When it matters: When you care about sustained multi-core performance in rendering, compiling, heavy creation work, or productivity workloads that use many threads.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4700

    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (3,847 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.3,847 vs 2,783
  • 2 more CPU cores
    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has more CPU cores than the average processor (8 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has more CPU cores than the average processor (8 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.8 vs 6
  • 55.8% higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (16,410 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
    When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >19000

    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (16,410 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.16,410 vs 10,532.5
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
    When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <30 W

    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.15 W vs 45 W
  • Broader instruction support
    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U supports a broader instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
  • 8 more CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 38.2% better multi-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (3,847 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
  • 2 more CPU cores
    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has more CPU cores than the average processor (8 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 55.8% higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (16,410 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 41.7% smaller process node
    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has a lower process node than the average processor (7 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Renoir vs Kaby Lake).
  • More advanced foundry
    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 7 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 12.4% smaller die size
    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has a lower die size than the average processor (156 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
  • 33.3% larger L1 cache
    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (512 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 49.1% higher memory bandwidth
    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (68.3 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • Newer DDR support
    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/LPDDR4 vs DDR4).
  • 45.4% higher memory speed
    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (4,266 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • 1 more supported displays
    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
  • 66.7% lower base power
    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • 5 °C higher TJ Max
    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.

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Platform
Performance
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Integrated Graphics
Power & Thermal
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
  • 31.1% slower Blender rendering
    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has a higher Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (228.5 vs 331.88). The average processor needs 331.88 for the Blender BMW27 test.
  • 10 lower clock multiplier
    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (18 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
  • 2.3% lower boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (4.2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 4.8% lower single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,401 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 41.7% less L3 per core
    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • 66.7% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (8 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • 5 °C higher CPU temperature
    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has a higher CPU temperature than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
  • 41.7% less L3 per core
    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    What it is: The amount of L3 cache effectively available per CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing how much shared cache each core can draw on in deeper technical analysis.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=2 MB/core

    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • 31.1% slower Blender rendering
    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has a higher Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (228.5 vs 331.88). The average processor needs 331.88 for the Blender BMW27 test.
    What it is: A Blender render result based on the BMW27 scene, used to show how quickly the processor can finish a heavy 3D rendering task.
    When it matters: When rendering speed matters for 3D work, content creation, or other workloads that behave like long multi-core renders.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >290

    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has a higher Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (228.5 vs 331.88). The average processor needs 331.88 for the Blender BMW27 test.228.5 vs 331.88
  • 5 °C higher CPU temperature
    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has a higher CPU temperature than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
    What it is: The reported operating temperature of the processor.
    When it matters: When you monitor thermals, cooling, or system stability.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <100 °C

    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has a higher CPU temperature than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.105 °C vs 100 °C
  • 66.7% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (8 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
    What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
    When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=24

    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (8 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.8 vs 24
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
    What it is: The kind of TPM security support associated with the processor or its platform.
    When it matters: When operating-system requirements, device encryption, enterprise security, or platform trust features matter.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
  • 10 lower clock multiplier
    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (18 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
    What it is: The ratio used to derive CPU frequency from the base clock.
    When it matters: When you tune or compare overclocking behavior.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >33

    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (18 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.18 vs 28
  • 2.3% lower boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (4.2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
    When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4.7 GHz

    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (4.2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.4.2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 4.8% lower single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,401 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,401 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.1,401 vs 1,471
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What customers like about AMD Ryzen 7 4800U?

  • Exceptional multi-threaded performance for an ultrabook-class processor, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads
  • High power efficiency and class-leading battery life, particularly in thin-and-light laptop designs
  • Strong integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics that can deliver playable experiences in modern games at 15W-25W
  • Significantly faster than contemporary Intel 'Ice Lake' and 'Comet Lake' U-series competitors in multi-core tasks
  • Strong performance scaling when power limits are increased from the base 15W up to 25W or higher

What customers dislike about AMD Ryzen 7 4800U?

  • Single-core performance, while competitive, can be slightly behind Intel's top-tier 11th Gen Tiger Lake chips in specific tasks
  • Issues with compatibility and hardware acceleration in some professional software suites, notably Adobe Premiere and Photoshop
  • Limited availability of the high-end 4800U configuration in many markets compared to the 4700U
  • Can output significant heat if the laptop's thermal solution is not robust or if power limits are unlocked
  • Lacks support for Thunderbolt 3/4, which is often found on competing Intel-based ultraportables

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m.hexus.net
28/08/2020
Review: Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 (AMD Ryzen 7 4800U) - Laptop

The Hexus review characterizes the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 with AMD Ryzen 7 4800U as a high-performance, 25W octa-core ultrabook that dominates its class in multi-threaded tasks, often surpassing larger gaming laptops. Pros include superior build quality, exceptional battery life (over 21 hours in testing), and strong, clear front-firing Dolby Atmos speakers, all while maintaining...Read more

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pcworld.com
26/08/2020
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 performance preview: The high-end Ryzen 7 4800U laptop

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7, featuring the 8-core AMD Ryzen 7 4800U, delivers exceptional multi-threaded performance in a 3-pound chassis, competing with heavier, gaming-class laptops. The 14-inch, all-aluminum device offers a sturdy build, a comfortable keyboard, and an accurate, though glossy, display. While delivering impressive power and 9–11 hours of battery life, the laptop...Read more

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techspot.com
08/09/2020
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U Review - TechSpot

The AMD Ryzen 7 4800U (8 cores/16 threads) redefines thin-and-light laptop performance, delivering workstation-level power within a 15W TDP,, far surpassing competitors like the Intel Core i7-1065G7 in multi-threaded tasks. Key advantages include its exceptional multi-core performance for rendering, improved efficiency, and integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics, which outperform Intel...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
29/01/2021
All our articles with AMD Ryzen 7 4800U tag | LaptopMedia UK Would you like me to find benchmarks specifically comparing this processor to the newer R...

The AMD Ryzen 7 4800U is a highly efficient 15W TDP processor featuring 7nm Zen 2 architecture, 8 cores, and 16 threads, which often outperforms higher-power Intel H-series chips, according to LaptopMedia. It provides exceptional multi-core performance, boasting up to 75-90% higher scores in Cinebench R20 compared to the Intel Core i7-1065G7. Additionally, the integrated Radeon RX...Read more

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notebookcheck.com
30/08/2020
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 with AMD CPU review: The Ryzen 7 4800U is a beast!

The Notebookcheck review highlights the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 with AMD Ryzen 7 4800U as a performance "monster," featuring a premium 14-inch all-metal chassis, 16GB of soldered LPDDR4X RAM, and a 512GB NVMe SSD. Class-leading performance is delivered by the 8-core CPU, which outperforms Intel rivals, supported by capable Radeon Vega 8 graphics and up to 17.5 hours of battery life....Read more

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forum.lesnumeriques.com
04/10/2020
A look at the AMD Ryzen 7 4800U: the laptop chip that outshines Intel

The AMD Ryzen 7 4800U (8-core/16-thread) redefines ultra-portable laptop performance, significantly outpacing Intel 10th-gen competitors (i7-1065G7/i7-10510U) and often matching 45W H-series chips, despite running at a 15W TDP. Key advantages include exceptional multi-threaded performance—evidenced by halving HandBrake encoding times compared to Intel—and strong integrated Radeon...Read more

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profesionalreview.com
20/04/2020
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U successfully passes stress and temperature tests", "AMD Ryzen 7 4800U successfully undergoes stress and temperature testing

The Profesional Review analysis of the AMD Ryzen 7 4800U highlights it as a transformative 8-core, 16-thread 15W processor, setting a new standard for ultra-portable, thin-and-light laptop performance using the 7nm Zen 2 architecture. It boasts exceptional multi-core efficiency, often challenging much higher TDP processors and offering a substantial, "mind-boggling" leap in...Read more

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androidpc.es
07/04/2022
Beelink SER4 4800U: Review and Analysis of this Ryzen 7 APU Mini PC

The Beelink SER4 4800U is a compact mini PC featuring an AMD Ryzen 7 4800U processor in a high-quality metal chassis. Pros include exceptional multi-core performance for productivity, 32GB RAM capacity, and extensive connectivity, including WiFi 6E and triple 4K@60Hz display support. Performance is suitable for office tasks and light gaming, with the Radeon RX Vega 8 GPU handling...Read more

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madboxpc.com
21/09/2020
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U Review: Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 (IdeaPad 7)

The MadBoxPC review highlights the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 (14-inch) as a premium ultraportable, driven by the powerful 8-core AMD Ryzen 7 4800U processor and a robust aluminum chassis. It features a bright 1080p IPS display, efficient thermal management, and comprehensive port selection including USB-C PD. Key advantages include exceptional multi-threaded performance that outmatches...Read more

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tweakers.net
04/08/2020
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Review - Little speed demon with eight Ryzen cores

The Tweakers.net review of the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 (14ARE05) highlights the 8-core AMD Ryzen 7 4800U as a "speed monster," offering superior multi-threaded performance, exceptional battery life lasting over 15 hours, and a high-quality 14-inch IPS display. While praising its premium build and strong audio, the review notes drawbacks including soldered RAM, lack of Thunderbolt support...Read more

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hardware.info
17/11/2020
Apple delivers on promises: M1 Macs offer extreme performance (with 4800U benchmark comparisons)

Hardware Info confirms that Apple's M1 Macs deliver revolutionary performance-per-watt, with the 5nm, 8-core chip providing massive speed gains over Intel predecessors while maintaining exceptional energy efficiency. The review highlights the unified memory architecture and silent operation as major advantages, alongside 18-20 hour battery life and excellent single-core performance....Read more

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laptopmedia.com
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AMD Ryzen 7 4800U - LaptopMedia (Detailed information and benchmark tests)

The AMD Ryzen 7 4800U is a 7nm Zen 2 ultra-low-voltage processor for thin notebooks, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads that provide disruptive multi-core performance roughly 75% faster in 3D rendering than competing 15W Intel chips. Integrated Radeon RX Vega 8 graphics offer over 100% higher performance than Intel UHD graphics in tests, often matching dedicated NVIDIA MX250 cards for...Read more

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