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AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS review: 74 specs compared

Avg. price:~£500PassMark multi-core score:20257N. of physical cores:8CPU boost clock speed:4.8 GHzCPU socket:FP6TDP (Thermal design power):35 W

AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS Review: Compare 74 technical specifications and 13 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

7.5/10

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 79% of models
Score components

40%

6.9

Technical score

25%

8.6

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

▲Better than 79% 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 65% of models
Score components

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

7.9

Price

▲Better than 65%
6.9

Technical score

Technical score
6.9/ 10
✕
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
▲ Better than 67% of models
Score components

60%

7.2

Performance

18%

5.9

Architecture

10%

6.1

Memory & PCIe

7%

7.3

Power & Thermal

4%

8.1

Platform

1%

7.4

Integrated graphics

▲Better than 67%
8.6

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.6/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models

80%

8.5

Average grade

20%

8.9

Popularity

Grades by review (13)
9 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. 4 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.
★Better than 95%
?

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~ £500
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 9 5980HS

Based on 8 · 4

Reviewers praise its fast single- and multi-core speed in slim laptops, but gaming, video encoding and integrated graphics disappoint.
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Ranked #1 of 558 models in Processors (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS

Technical score
Technical score
6.9/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 67% of models
Score components:

60%

7.2

Performance

18%

5.9

Architecture

10%

6.1

Memory & PCIe

7%

7.3

Power & Thermal

4%

8.1

Platform

1%

7.4

Integrated graphics

6.9
Reviews score
8.6
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 65% of models
Score components:

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

7.9

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
N/A
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, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V
This processor supports MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V instruction sets, which is broader support than 54.5% of processors and equal to that of 3.5% 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
4.8 GHz
Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
This processor reaches a boost clock of 4.8 GHz which is higher than that of 69.2% of processors and equal to that of 4.4% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
8x 3.0 GHz
This processor has a base clock of 8x3.0 GHz which is higher than that of 73.8% of processors and equal to that of 0.5% of processors.
PassMark multi-core score
20,257
Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
This processor scores 20,257 in PassMark, which is higher than 70.1% 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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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
400 MHz
Market range: <300 MHz – >800 MHz
This processor has an integrated GPU clock of 400 MHz which is higher than that of 68.4% of processors and equal to that of 8.3% 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)
35 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a TDP of 35 W which is lower than that of 53.2% of processors and equal to that of 14% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
35 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a base power of 35 W which is lower than that of 53.3% of processors and equal to that of 14.1% 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 9 5980HS 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
  • 76.6% higher PassMark score
    This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (20,257 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
    20,257 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
  • 28.4% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.6/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ★ Better than 95% of models

    80%

    8.5

    Average grade

    20%

    8.9

    Popularity

    Grades by review (13)
    9 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. 4 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.
    8.6 vs 6.7
  • 65.8% better multi-core performance
    This processor has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (4,651 vs 2,804.5). The average processor scores 2,804.5 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    4,651 vs 2,804.5
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Cezanne vs Kaby Lake).
    Cezanne vs Kaby Lake
  • 9.1% higher boost clock
    This processor has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (4.8 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.4 GHz.
    4.8 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
  • Higher base clock
    This processor has a higher base clock than the average processor (8x3 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz).
    8x3.0 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz
  • 28.4% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.6/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ★ Better than 95% of models

    80%

    8.5

    Average grade

    20%

    8.9

    Popularity

    Grades by review (13)
    9 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. 4 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.
    8.6 vs 6.7
  • 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
  • 76.6% higher PassMark score
    This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (20,257 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
    20,257 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
  • 65.8% better multi-core performance
    This processor has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (4,651 vs 2,804.5). The average processor scores 2,804.5 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    4,651 vs 2,804.5
  • 9.1% higher boost clock
    This processor has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (4.8 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.4 GHz.
    4.8 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
  • Higher base clock
    This processor has a higher base clock than the average processor (8x3 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz).
    8x3.0 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz
  • 22.1% better single-core performance
    This processor has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,123 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
    3,123 vs 2,558
  • 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
  • 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
  • 22.2% lower base power
    This processor has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    35 W vs 45 W
  • 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
  • 2x more expensive
    AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS is more expensive than the average processor (£500 vs £250).
    £500 vs £250
  • 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
  • Narrower instruction support
    This processor supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES, SHA, 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, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V
  • 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
  • 2x more expensive
    AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS is more expensive than the average processor (£500 vs £250).
    £500 vs £250
  • Narrower instruction support
    This processor supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES, SHA, 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, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V
  • 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
  • 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
BsianTech
≈ estimated
18/05/2021
In-depth review · performance, display, ports and build
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS delivers impressive performance in a thin, light 2-in-1 that is easy to recommend broadly.
9.0
Terafied
≈ estimated
25/03/2021
Hands-on review · performance, thermals and battery life
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS powers by far the most powerful ultraportable laptop, though battery life is short.
9.0
Hardware Unboxed
≈ estimated
26/01/2021
Benchmark review · CPU, integrated graphics and laptop comparisons
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS is the fastest 35-watt mobile CPU right now, though Intel still leads on integrated graphics.
8.0
KitGuruTech
≈ estimated
27/01/2021
Initial hands-on · performance and throttling behavior
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS delivers top performance in a thin laptop, but its power behavior is still unclear.
Not graded
Not graded
Overview video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.5
techspot.com
✓ explicit
26/01/2021
Lab test · Laptop processor
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS is a fast 35W laptop chip for CPU-heavy work like Photoshop and rendering, but its built-in graphics lag behind Intel's.
9.5
gizmodo.com
≈ estimated
26/01/2021
Hands-on test · Laptop CPU
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS is among the fastest mobile chips for multi-core and creative work, but the GTX 1650 Max-Q in the ROG Flow X13 holds back gaming.
9.0
kitguru.net
✓ explicit
10/02/2021
Hands-on test · Laptop processor
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS is a fast 8-core chip for thin 13 and 14-inch laptops, but its dated Vega graphics are the weak point.
9.0
pcworld.com
≈ estimated
26/01/2021
Benchmark review · Thin laptop chip
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS beats bigger laptops in rendering and single-core speed, but Premiere Pro video work needs a stronger graphics card than its GTX 1650.
9.0
computerbase.de
≈ estimated
03/02/2021
Benchmark review · Laptop chip
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS is the top 35W chip for thin laptops, and its Zen 3 cores beat Ryzen 4000, though the Vega graphics barely improved.
8.0
lesnumeriques.com
≈ estimated
08/02/2021
Lab test · Laptop processor
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS is a clear step up from the 4900HS and beats Intel's Core i7-10875H, but speed depends on laptop cooling.
9.6
geeknetic.es
✓ explicit
01/02/2021
Hands-on test · Gaming laptop
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS is a top laptop chip beating desktop processors in multi-core work, though the Asus Flow X13 that houses it has few ports.
9.0
tech.everyeye.it
≈ estimated
02/02/2021
Hands-on test · 2-in-1 laptop
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS is a very fast laptop chip in a light 2-in-1, but its Vega graphics and compact cooling limit gaming and long, heavy workloads.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS

  • Leading single-core performance for its time, matching Intel's Tiger Lake architecture
  • Dominant multi-threaded performance in the 35W TDP class
  • Enables powerful 13-inch and 14-inch thin-and-light laptop designs
  • Significant 20-40% single-core improvement over the previous 4900HS generation
  • Enhanced battery life through improved on-chip power management (CPPC)
  • Unified 16MB L3 cache reduces core-to-cache latency

What customers don't like about AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS

  • Integrated GPU still uses older Vega architecture rather than RDNA
  • Integrated graphics performance is often outperformed by Intel's Xe design
  • Modest (~10%) multi-core gains compared to the previous generation in heavy workloads
  • CPU frequencies rarely hit the maximum advertised boost of 4.8 GHz in actual use
  • High operating temperatures (up to 95°C) are common under heavy load
  • Lacks support for newer standards like PCIe 4.0 or AV1 video decoding

Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS is a high-end mobile processor based on the Cezanne (Zen 3) architecture, featuring 8 cores, 16 threads, and a 35W TDP designed for slim gaming laptops. It offers a 3.0 GHz base clock with a boost up to 4.8 GHz, 16MB of L3 cache, and a 7nm manufacturing process, alongside integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics. Its primary advantages include excellent multi-threaded performance and high energy efficiency for its power class, making it ideal for portable workstations; however, it is limited to PCIe 3.0 connectivity and may face performance throttling in extremely compact chassis due to thermal constraints.

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