AMD Ryzen 7 2800H vs Intel Core i7-10810U Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The head-to-head data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen 7 2800H wins all six recorded Cinebench comparisons. The Intel Core i7-10810U does not take a single benchmark in this matchup. That does not mean the Intel part is without merit, but in the specific tests logged in the database, the AMD chip holds a consistent edge.

Looking at the deltas, the Ryzen 7 2800H wins by narrow margins across the board. In Cinebench R15 multicore, it scores 697 against Intel's 686, a 1.6% advantage. The single-core R15 test shows 98 versus 96, a 2% gap. Moving to Cinebench R20, the AMD part posts 2907 multicore and 410 single-core, while the Intel part manages 2862 and 404, respectively, with both deltas at 1.5%. In Cinebench R23, the Ryzen 7 2800H again leads by 1.5% in both multicore (6922 versus 6816) and single-core (977 versus 962).

The practical takeaway: these are not lopsided victories. The Ryzen 7 2800H is consistently faster, but the differences are small enough that real-world application performance will feel similar in many tasks. However, for anyone optimizing purely for Cinebench scores, the AMD part is the clear pick.

The database also places these CPUs at nearly identical overall levels. The Intel Core i7-10810U has an average benchmark score of 1971 and sits at the 44th percentile among all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 7 2800H averages 2002 and lands at the 45th percentile. That one-point percentile difference and the 31-point average score gap reinforce the head-to-head results: the AMD chip is modestly ahead, not dramatically so.

Architecture Differences

Both processors are built on a 14 nm process node, but the similarity ends there. The Intel Core i7-10810U uses the Comet Lake architecture, specifically Comet Lake-U, and is fabricated by Intel. The AMD Ryzen 7 2800H uses the Zen architecture, codenamed Raven Ridge, and is fabricated by GlobalFoundries.

The core counts differ significantly. The Intel part offers 6 cores and 12 threads, while the AMD part provides 4 cores and 8 threads. Despite having fewer cores, the AMD chip still wins every multicore benchmark, which points to differences in clock behavior and per-core efficiency. The Intel chip has a base clock of 1100 MHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The AMD chip has a much higher base clock of 3.40 GHz but a lower boost clock of 3.80 GHz. The Intel part's low base clock is typical of a power-conscious design, while the AMD part runs closer to its maximum frequency more often.

Cache layouts also diverge. The Intel Core i7-10810U has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen 7 2800H has 128 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, but only 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD chip's larger per-core caches help offset its smaller L3 pool, which is a common trade-off in the Zen architecture.

Memory support differs as well. The Intel chip supports both DDR3 and DDR4, while the AMD chip supports only DDR4. Both use a dual-channel memory bus. The Intel part has PCIe Gen 3 support; the database does not list PCIe information for the AMD part. Integrated graphics also differ: the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics, while the AMD chip uses the more capable Radeon RX Vega 11.

Socket and package details are distinct: the Intel Core i7-10810U uses Intel BGA 1440, and the AMD Ryzen 7 2800H uses AMD Socket FP5. The AMD chip has a published die size of 246 mm²; no die size is listed for the Intel part. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier, and neither supports ECC memory. The Intel part is marked end-of-life, while the AMD part is still active in production.

The Verdict

The data supports a straightforward conclusion: the AMD Ryzen 7 2800H is the faster processor in this comparison. It wins every Cinebench test in the database, from R15 through R23, in both single-core and multicore workloads. Its average benchmark score of 2002 exceeds the Intel Core i7-10810U's 1971, and its 45th percentile ranking edges out the Intel chip's 44th.

That said, the margins are thin. The largest single-core delta is 2% in Cinebench R15, and every other test shows a 1.5% or 1.6% gap. For a user upgrading from the Intel part to the AMD part, the performance gain would be noticeable in benchmarks but not transformative in everyday use. The Intel chip does offer two additional cores and four additional threads, which could matter in workloads that scale with core count, but the recorded Cinebench multicore results do not show an Intel advantage despite that core deficit.

Who should pick which? If the priority is maximum Cinebench performance, the AMD Ryzen 7 2800H is the choice. It wins all six head-to-head tests and has the higher average score. If the priority is a newer platform, the Intel Core i7-10810U was released on 2020-04-01, while the AMD part launched on 2018-05-29, so the Intel chip is roughly two years younger. However, the Intel part is end-of-life, while the AMD part remains active, which may affect long-term availability.

The integrated graphics situation also favors AMD in the database. The Radeon RX Vega 11 is generally a stronger iGPU than Intel's UHD Graphics, though no specific graphics benchmarks are recorded here to quantify the difference. For a laptop buyer who plans to use the integrated GPU for light gaming or media work, the AMD part is the safer bet based on the product specifications.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has more cores?

A: The Intel Core i7-10810U has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 7 2800H has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Does the Intel chip win any benchmark in the database?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 7 2800H wins all six recorded Cinebench comparisons, with deltas ranging from 1.5% to 2%.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 2800H averages 2002, and the Intel Core i7-10810U averages 1971, a 31-point gap in favor of AMD.

Q: Which chip has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-10810U boosts to 4.90 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 7 2800H boosts to 3.80 GHz.

Q: Are both chips on the same process node?

A: Yes, both are fabricated on a 14 nm process node, but Intel uses its own foundry while AMD uses GlobalFoundries.

Q: Which processor supports more memory types?

A: The Intel Core i7-10810U supports DDR3 and DDR4, while the AMD Ryzen 7 2800H supports only DDR4.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clean sweep for the AMD Ryzen 7 2800H. Starting with Cinebench R15 multicore, the AMD chip scores 697 against the Intel chip's 686, a 1.6% advantage. In R15 single-core, the AMD part posts 98 versus 96, a 2% lead, which is the largest delta in the entire comparison.

Cinebench R20 follows the same pattern. The AMD Ryzen 7 2800H scores 2907 in multicore and 410 in single-core. The Intel Core i7-10810U scores 2862 and 404, respectively. Both deltas sit at 1.5%. The consistency of these margins suggests the AMD chip's advantage is structural rather than workload-specific.

Cinebench R23, the most recent test in the set, shows the same story. The AMD part achieves 6922 in multicore and 977 in single-core. The Intel part manages 6816 and 962. Again, the deltas are 1.5% in both cases. The AMD chip's single-core lead of 15 points in R23 is representative of the overall pattern: not a dominant victory, but a reliable one.

Why does the AMD chip win multicore tests despite having only 4 cores versus 6? The base clock difference is a likely factor. The AMD chip runs at 3.40 GHz base, while the Intel chip idles at 1.10 GHz base. In short, sustained multi-threaded workloads, the AMD chip's higher base frequency helps it stay closer to its peak, while the Intel chip relies heavily on boosting to reach its 4.90 GHz maximum. The AMD chip's larger L1 and L2 caches (128 KB and 512 KB per core, versus 64 KB and 256 KB) also reduce memory latency in compute-heavy loops.

The single-core results are closer, which makes sense given the Intel chip's higher boost clock. A 4.90 GHz boost should give the Intel part a theoretical edge, yet the AMD chip still wins by 1.5% to 2%. This indicates that the Zen architecture's per-core efficiency at 3.80 GHz outperforms Comet Lake's per-core efficiency at 4.90 GHz in these specific tests, at least as recorded in the database.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification category. The Intel Core i7-10810U is a 6-core, 12-thread part based on Comet Lake-U, while the AMD Ryzen 7 2800H is a 4-core, 8-thread part based on Zen (Raven Ridge). Both are mobile processors on 14 nm nodes, but the Intel chip is fabricated by Intel and the AMD chip by GlobalFoundries.

Clock speeds diverge sharply. The Intel chip has a 1100 MHz base and 4.90 GHz boost. The AMD chip has a 3.40 GHz base and 3.80 GHz boost. The TDP also differs: the Intel part is rated at 25 W, while the AMD part is rated at 15 W. Notably, the AMD chip delivers higher benchmark scores at a lower TDP, which is a meaningful efficiency result.

Cache configurations are different. The Intel chip has 64 KB L1 and 256 KB L2 per core, plus 12 MB shared L3. The AMD chip has 128 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 per core, but only 4 MB shared L3. The AMD chip's per-core cache advantage is offset by its smaller L3 pool.

Memory support: the Intel chip accepts DDR3 and DDR4, while the AMD chip accepts only DDR4. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The Intel chip supports PCIe Gen 3; the AMD chip's PCIe support is not listed in the database. Neither chip supports ECC memory.

Integrated graphics differ: the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics, and the AMD chip uses Radeon RX Vega 11. The AMD chip has a die size of 246 mm²; no die size is recorded for the Intel chip. Sockets are incompatible: Intel BGA 1440 versus AMD Socket FP5. The Intel chip was released on 2020-04-01 and is end-of-life; the AMD chip was released on 2018-05-29 and remains active. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier, and neither has a launch MSRP listed in the database.