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AMD Ryzen 7 5800H review: 74 specs compared

Avg. price:~£400PassMark multi-core score:20587N. of physical cores:8CPU boost clock speed:4.4 GHzCPU socket:FP6TDP (Thermal design power):45 W

AMD Ryzen 7 5800H Review: Compare 74 technical specifications and 16 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

40%

6.3

Technical score

25%

8.4

Reviews score

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.0, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–²Better than 66% of processors
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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â–² Better than 65% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

â–²Better than 65%
6.3

Technical score

Technical score
6.3/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 58% of models
Score components

60%

6.2

Performance

18%

5.9

Architecture

10%

5.8

Memory & PCIe

7%

7.1

Power & Thermal

4%

8.5

Platform

1%

7.2

Integrated graphics

â–²Better than 58%
8.4

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 89% of models

80%

8.2

Average grade

20%

9.0

Popularity

Grades by review (16)
4 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 12 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 89%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £400
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H

Based on 1 · 13

Reviewers like its strong performance for everyday tasks, but heat is a common complaint and the integrated graphics disappoint.
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Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen 7 5800H

Technical score
Technical score
6.3/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 58% of models
Score components:

60%

6.2

Performance

18%

5.9

Architecture

10%

5.8

Memory & PCIe

7%

7.1

Power & Thermal

4%

8.5

Platform

1%

7.2

Integrated graphics

6.3
Reviews score
8.4
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 65% of models
Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

7.6
Processor type
mobile
This processor belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 6.9% of processors and equal to that of 47.7% of processors.
CPU socket
FP6
This processor uses the FP6 CPU socket, which is older than that of 54.6% of processors and equal to that of 4.2% of processors.
Chipset
X570, B550, A520, X470, B450
This processor supports X570, B550, A520, X470, B450 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 68.2% of processors and equal to that of 1.5% of processors.
CPU architecture
x86-64
This processor uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.8% of processors and equal to that of 98.2% of processors.
Instruction sets
MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, CLMUL, BMI1, BMI2, AMD-V
This processor supports MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, CLMUL, BMI1, BMI2, AMD-V instruction sets, which is broader support than 93.7% of processors and equal to that of 0.1% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
8
Market range: <2 – >12
This processor has 8 CPU cores, which is more than 61.2% of processors and equal to 13.9% of processors.
CPU threads
16
Market range: <4 – >24
This processor offers 16 CPU threads, which is more than 69% of processors and equal to 14.6% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
4.4 GHz
Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
This processor reaches a boost clock of 4.4 GHz which is higher than that of 48.6% of processors and equal to that of 5.1% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
8x 3.2 GHz
This processor has a base clock of 8x3.2 GHz which is higher than that of 75.6% of processors and equal to that of 0.9% of processors.
PassMark multi-core score
20,587
Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
This processor scores 20,587 in PassMark, which is higher than 71% of processors.
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What reviewers say
Semiconductor size
7 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
This processor uses a 7 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 70.4% of processors and equal to that of 10.5% of processors.
Foundry
TSMC 7 nm
This processor is built on the TSMC 7 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 55.6% of processors and equal to that of 9.2% of processors.
L3 cache
16 MB
Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
This processor has an L3 cache of 16 MB which is larger than that of 62% of processors and equal to that of 12.6% of processors.
L2 cache
4 MB
Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
This processor has an L2 cache of 4 MB which is larger than that of 53.6% of processors and equal to that of 9.2% of processors.
L1 cache
512 KB
Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
This processor has an L1 cache of 512 KB which is larger than that of 62.8% of processors and equal to that of 9.4% of processors.
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DDR memory version
DDR4/LPDDR4
This processor supports DDR DDR4/LPDDR4, which is newer than that of 58.6% of processors and equal to that of 2.4% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
4,266 MHz
Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
This processor supports memory speeds up to 4,266 MHz, which is higher than that of 59.6% of processors and equal to 2.4% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
LPDDR4-4266 MHz
This processor supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR4-4266 MHz, which is higher than that of 57.2% of processors and equal to 2% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
N/A
Maximum memory capacity
64 GB
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This processor supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is more than 27.2% of processors and equal to 26.1% of processors.
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What reviewers say
Integrated graphics
yes
This processor includes integrated graphics. 14.7% of processors offer this.
Integrated GPU model
Radeon Vega 8
This processor uses the Radeon Vega 8 integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 73% of processors and equal to that in 3.3% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
8
Market range: <6 – >64
This processor has 8 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 73.9% of processors and equal to 7.1% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
300 MHz
Market range: <300 MHz – >800 MHz
This processor has an integrated GPU clock of 300 MHz which is lower than that of 57.8% of processors and equal to that of 38.4% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode)
This processor supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode) media codecs, which is broader support than 57.2% of processors and equal to 9.1% of processors.
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What reviewers say
TDP (Thermal design power)
45 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a TDP of 45 W which is lower than that of 41.9% of processors and equal to that of 10.8% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
45 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a base power of 45 W which is lower than that of 41.9% of processors and equal to that of 11% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
?
Tau (power duration limit)
N/A
Configurable TDP
yes
This processor supports configurable TDP. 46.4% of processors offer this.
cTDP: 35-54 W
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What reviewers say

AMD Ryzen 7 5800H vs the average processor

246810TotalPlatformPerformanceArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated graphicsPower & Thermal
  • 4 more performance cores
    This processor has more performance cores than the average processor (8 vs 4). The average processor has 4 performance cores.
    8 vs 4
  • 79.5% higher PassMark score
    This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (20,587 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
    20,587 vs 11,469
  • 8 more CPU threads
    This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    16 vs 8
  • 80.1% better multi-core performance
    This processor has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (5,051 vs 2,804.5). The average processor scores 2,804.5 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    5,051 vs 2,804.5
  • 25.4% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.4/ 10
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    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 89% of models

    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    9.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (16)
    4 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 12 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.4 vs 6.7
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Cezanne vs Kaby Lake).
    Cezanne vs Kaby Lake
  • Higher base clock
    This processor has a higher base clock than the average processor (8x3.2 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz).
    8x3.2 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz
  • 2 more CPU cores
    This processor has more CPU cores than the average processor (8 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    8 vs 6
  • 25.4% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 89% of models

    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    9.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (16)
    4 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 12 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.4 vs 6.7
  • Broader instruction support
    This processor 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, CLMUL, BMI1, BMI2, AMD-V vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V).
    MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, CLMUL, BMI1, BMI2, AMD-V vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V
  • 4 more performance cores
    This processor has more performance cores than the average processor (8 vs 4). The average processor has 4 performance cores.
    8 vs 4
  • 79.5% higher PassMark score
    This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (20,587 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
    20,587 vs 11,469
  • 8 more CPU threads
    This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    16 vs 8
  • 80.1% better multi-core performance
    This processor has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (5,051 vs 2,804.5). The average processor scores 2,804.5 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    5,051 vs 2,804.5
  • Higher base clock
    This processor has a higher base clock than the average processor (8x3.2 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz).
    8x3.2 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz
  • 2 more CPU cores
    This processor has more CPU cores than the average processor (8 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    8 vs 6
  • 37.4% higher multi-core score
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (7,155 vs 5,209). The average processor scores 5,209 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    7,155 vs 5,209
  • 17.3% better single-core performance
    This processor has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,000 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
    3,000 vs 2,558
  • 14% higher single-core score
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,750 vs 1,535). The average processor scores 1,535 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    1,750 vs 1,535
  • 12.7% higher Cinebench R20 single-core score
    This processor has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (552 vs 490). The average processor scores 490 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    552 vs 490
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Cezanne vs Kaby Lake).
    Cezanne vs Kaby Lake
  • 41.7% smaller process node
    This processor 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
  • More advanced foundry
    This processor uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 7 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
    TSMC 7 nm vs Intel 14 nm
  • 77.8% larger L3 cache
    This processor has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (16 MB vs 9 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 9 MB.
    16 MB vs 9 MB
  • 33.3% larger L1 cache
    This processor has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (512 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
    512 KB vs 384 KB
  • 8.1% more L3 per core
    This processor has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.85 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    2 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core
  • 2.16x more transistors
    This processor has more transistors than the average processor (10.7 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
    10.7 billion vs 4.95 billion
  • Newer DDR support
    This processor supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/LPDDR4 vs DDR4).
    DDR4/LPDDR4 vs DDR4
  • 45.6% higher memory bandwidth
    This processor has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (68.3 GB/s vs 46.9 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s.
    68.3 GB/s vs 46.9 GB/s
  • 33.3% higher memory speed
    This processor has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (4,266 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 3,200 MHz.
    4,266 MHz vs 3,200 MHz
  • 1 more supported displays
    This processor has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
    4 vs 3
  • 5 °C higher temperature limit
    This processor has a higher temperature limit than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor can run up to 100 °C.
    105 °C vs 100 °C
  • 78.6% slower Blender rendering
    This processor has a higher Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (85 vs 398). The average processor needs 398.015 for the Blender BMW27 test.
    85 vs 398.015
  • Weaker security extensions
    This processor provides less advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, SME vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK).
    AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, SME vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK
  • 52.4% slower classroom rendering
    This processor has a higher Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (161.8 vs 340.1). The average processor needs 340.075 for the Blender Classroom test.
    161.76 vs 340.075
  • 5 °C higher CPU temperature
    This processor 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
  • Narrower media codec support
    This processor supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode)).
    H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode)
  • 60% more expensive
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800H is more expensive than the average processor (£400 vs £250).
    £400 vs £250
  • 66.7% fewer GPU execution units
    This processor 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
    This processor supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2 vs PTT 2).
    fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
  • 60% more expensive
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800H is more expensive than the average processor (£400 vs £250).
    £400 vs £250
  • Weaker security extensions
    This processor provides less advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, SME vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK).
    AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, SME vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK
  • Older TPM support
    This processor supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2 vs PTT 2).
    fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
  • 78.6% slower Blender rendering
    This processor has a higher Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (85 vs 398). The average processor needs 398.015 for the Blender BMW27 test.
    85 vs 398.015
  • 52.4% slower classroom rendering
    This processor has a higher Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (161.8 vs 340.1). The average processor needs 340.075 for the Blender Classroom test.
    161.76 vs 340.075
  • Narrower media codec support
    This processor supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode)).
    H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode)
  • 66.7% fewer GPU execution units
    This processor has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (8 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
    8 vs 24
  • 5 °C higher CPU temperature
    This processor 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

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Redskull
≈ estimated
13/10/2023
Hands-on review · benchmarks, editing and gaming tests
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H offers good value and strong everyday performance, though gaming may throttle under heavy load.
9.0
Roberto Jorge Tech
≈ estimated
25/05/2023
Hands-on review · upgrades, benchmarks and temperatures
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H is strong for everyday work, virtualisation and servers, though its graphics are only average.
9.0
techknowlux - tech made simple
≈ estimated
27/04/2023
Long-term review · over a year of daily use
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H still exceeds expectations after a year; the CPU has no complaints, but the soldered RAM holds it back.
6.0
Hardware Geek
≈ estimated
10/01/2022
Hands-on review · benchmarks, display, battery and thermal tests
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H has good hardware and an excellent screen, but it is overpriced for what you get.
9.0
Hardware Unboxed
≈ estimated
05/02/2021
Benchmark review · CPU and integrated graphics tests
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H is the best mobile processor in its price range right now, though laptops with it may be hard to buy.
9.0
Jarrod'sTech
≈ estimated
26/01/2021
Hands-on review · 14 game benchmarks at 1440p and 1080p
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H is a clear step up in gaming, capable of running modern games at 1440p with high settings.
9.0
Hardware Unboxed
≈ estimated
11/02/2021
Comparison review · benchmarks against the 5900HX
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H is only about four percent slower than the 5900HX, so it's good value when the laptop costs less.
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Overview video
Not graded
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
techspot.com
✓ explicit
07/02/2021
Benchmark review · Laptop processor
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800H is a fast laptop chip for multi-threaded work and video rendering, but 4800H owners gain little.
9.0
computerbase.de
≈ estimated
03/02/2021
Lab test · Laptop chip
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800H is an 8-core laptop chip that beats Intel's Core i7-10875H in heavy workloads and sits just behind the Ryzen 9 5900HX.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about AMD Ryzen 7 5800H

  • Exceptional multi-threaded performance for tasks like video editing, 3D rendering, and programming
  • High power efficiency, often leading to better battery life in laptops compared to equivalent Intel 10th/11th Gen parts
  • Strong value-to-performance ratio, frequently found in well-priced mid-range gaming laptops
  • Balanced performance that handles both demanding workloads and everyday multitasking with ease
  • Integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics are capable of handling light gaming without a dedicated GPU

What customers don't like about AMD Ryzen 7 5800H

  • Tendency to run at high temperatures under heavy loads, which can cause loud fan noise in some laptop chassis
  • Inferior single-core performance when compared to newer generations like Intel's 12th Gen or AMD's own Ryzen 6000/7000 series
  • Lack of support for modern standards such as PCIe Gen 4, USB4, and AVX-512
  • Locked multiplier prevents manual overclocking for enthusiasts seeking more speed
  • Performance can vary significantly depending on the laptop manufacturer's specific TDP and cooling implementation

Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800H is a high-performance mobile processor based on the 7nm Zen 3 architecture, featuring 8 cores, 16 threads, a 3.2 GHz base clock, and a boost clock up to 4.4 GHz. It includes 16MB of L3 cache, an integrated Radeon Vega 8 GPU clocked at 2000 MHz, and a default TDP of 45W, supporting DDR4-3200 or LPDDR4-4266 memory. Main pros include exceptional multi-threaded performance for content creation and gaming, significantly improved instructions per clock (IPC) over previous generations, and excellent energy efficiency for a high-power laptop chip. However, its main cons include a lack of PCIe 4.0 support, being limited to PCIe 3.0, and the potential for high operating temperatures that require robust active cooling solutions.

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