AMD Ryzen 7 5800H vs Intel Core Ultra 9 288V Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800H and Intel Core Ultra 9 288V are both eight-core mobile processors, but they represent two very different design philosophies and performance targets. The benchmark data shows a near-total split: the AMD chip wins 8 head-to-head tests, while the Intel chip wins 7, yet the overall average benchmark scores are nearly identical, with the AMD at 23277 and the Intel at 23219. The Ryzen 7 5800H is the clear multi-threaded workhorse, while the Core Ultra 9 288V dominates single-threaded and floating-point workloads, making the choice entirely dependent on the user's primary application.

Where Each One Wins

The data paints a clear picture of two distinct performance profiles. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800H is the undisputed winner in heavily threaded, integer-heavy, and data-processing tasks. Its 16 threads give it a structural advantage in parallel workloads, reflected in its victories in Cinebench R23 multi-core (12091.5 vs 10178) and Cinebench R15 multi-core (2005 vs 1583). The most striking win comes in PassMark integer math, where the AMD chip scores 80786—an 83.5% lead over the Intel chip's 44019. Similarly, data compression is a landslide for AMD, with a 45.1% advantage (270608 vs 186521). This processor is built for compilation, video encoding, and any task that scales with thread count.

The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V wins the opposite end of the spectrum: single-threaded responsiveness and floating-point throughput. Its PassMark single-thread score of 4274 beats the Ryzen's 3021 by 29.3%, and its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1950 is 27.4% higher than the AMD's 1416. The Intel chip also demonstrates a massive 74.9% lead in the PassMark find prime numbers test (195 vs 49), which is highly sensitive to raw clock speed and per-core efficiency. Floating-point math also favors Intel, with a 25.3% advantage (59536 vs 44479). Furthermore, the Intel chip's PassMark physics score of 1637 is nearly double the AMD's 830, a 49.3% lead that indicates superior per-core physics simulation capability.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different architectures from different generations. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800H uses the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Cezanne, manufactured on a 7 nm process by TSMC. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. It has a 45W TDP and uses the AMD Socket FP6. The cache layout is a classic Zen 3 design: 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. It uses dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 68.3 GB/s and PCIe Gen 3 connectivity.

In contrast, the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V is part of the Core Ultra Series 2, built on the Lunar Lake architecture, and manufactured on a 3 nm process, also by TSMC. It features 8 cores but only 8 threads, meaning it lacks simultaneous multithreading. Its base clock is 3.30 GHz, boosting up to 5.10 GHz, and it has a lower 30W TDP. It uses the Intel BGA 2833 socket. The cache hierarchy is notably larger per core: 192 KB of L1, 2.5 MB of L2, and 12 MB of shared L3. Memory support is LPDDR5X with a much higher bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s, and it supports PCIe Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics also differ significantly, with the AMD featuring Radeon Vega 8 and the Intel featuring Arc 140V.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

While the win count is close (8 for AMD, 7 for Intel), the margin of victory tells a more nuanced story. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800H's wins are often by massive margins. In PassMark integer math, the 83.5% delta is its largest victory, demonstrating a huge lead in general arithmetic operations. Data compression follows with a 45.1% lead, and random string sorting is 24.4% ahead. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD chip is 26.7% faster, and in R23 multi-core, it maintains an 18.8% lead. Data encryption is 19.9% faster on AMD, and extended instructions are 16.6% faster. The multithread test is closer at 4.9% in AMD's favor (20789 vs 19810).

The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V's wins are equally decisive, but concentrated in specific areas. The find prime numbers test shows a 74.9% lead, the largest of any benchmark in the comparison. The PassMark physics test is 49.3% faster on Intel. Single-threaded performance shows a 29.3% lead in both PassMark single-thread and singlethread tests. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel is 27.4% ahead, and in R15 single-core, 24% ahead. Floating-point math also favors Intel by 25.3%. The data suggests that AMD's wins are tied heavily to its 16 threads, while Intel's wins come from its higher clock speed and superior per-core IPC.

The Verdict

The verdict is straightforward based on the benchmark data. Choose the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H if your workload is dominated by multi-threaded tasks that can utilize all 16 threads. The data shows it is significantly faster in integer math, data compression, and multi-core rendering, making it the better choice for software compilation, video editing, or 3D rendering where every thread counts. Its wins in Cinebench R23 multi-core and PassMark multithread confirm this. The AMD chip also proves more capable in data encryption and extended instruction workloads.

Choose the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V if your priority is single-threaded performance and floating-point math. The 29.3% lead in PassMark single-thread and 27.4% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core indicate superior responsiveness in everyday applications, web browsing, and lightly-threaded software. The 74.9% lead in find prime numbers and 49.3% lead in physics make it the better option for scientific simulations, financial modeling, or any workload that is clock-speed bound. Its lower 30W TDP also suggests a more power-efficient design for thin-and-light laptops, while the AMD chip's 45W TDP points to a more traditional high-performance mobile part.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800H has 16 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V has 8 threads.

Q: Which processor is better for multi-core rendering?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800H wins multi-core rendering benchmarks, with a 18.8% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core (12091.5 vs 10178) and a 26.7% lead in Cinebench R15 multi-core (2005 vs 1583).

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V has the higher single-thread score, winning PassMark single-thread with a score of 4274 versus 3021 for the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, a 29.3% difference.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800H has an average benchmark score of 23277, which is 0.3% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V's average score of 23219.

Q: What is the difference in the manufacturing process?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800H is manufactured on a 7 nm process, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V is manufactured on a 3 nm process.

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V has significantly higher memory bandwidth at 136.5 GB/s, compared to the 68.3 GB/s of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H.

Specification Differences

The following table outlines only the specifications where the two processors differ, based on the available data.

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel Core Ultra 9 288V |

| :--- | :--- | :--- |

| Series | 5000 series | Core Ultra Series 2 |

| Architecture | Zen 3 | Lunar Lake |

| Codename | Cezanne | Lunar Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen 7 (Zen 3 (Cezanne)) | Ultra 9 (Lunar Lake) |

| Process Node | 7 nm | 3 nm |

| Threads | 16 | 8 |

| Base Clock | 3.20 GHz | 3.30 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.40 GHz | 5.10 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 30 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP6 | Intel BGA 2833 |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 2.5 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB (shared) | 12 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4 | LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bandwidth | 68.3 GB/s | 136.5 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 3 | Gen 5, 4 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Vega 8 | Arc 140V |

| Release Date | 2021-01-11 | 2024-09-23 |

| Part Number | 100-000000295 | SRPMSSRPMWQ5JTQ5JUQ5KW |

| Transistors | 10,700 million | Not specified |

| Die Size | 180 mm² | Not specified |