AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS vs Intel Core i3-12300HE Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the Intel Core i3-12300HE wins all six recorded Cinebench comparisons against the AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS. The Intel part takes multi-core and single-core tests alike, with margins between 3.4% and 3.5% across the board. If the decision rests purely on the recorded Cinebench scores, the Intel Core i3-12300HE is the faster processor.

However, the Ryzen 7 5800HS is not without its own advantages. It carries a 35 W TDP versus the Intel part's 45 W TDP, which matters in thin-and-light mobile designs where thermals and battery life are priorities. The AMD chip also has 16 threads versus 12, a larger 16 MB shared L3 cache over 12 MB, and a 7 nm process from TSMC compared to Intel's 10 nm node. Those architectural traits do not show up as wins in the Cinebench data, but they influence platform behavior, efficiency, and multi-threaded workload scaling outside these specific tests.

The verdict for a builder or system integrator: if the priority is peak Cinebench throughput, the Intel Core i3-12300HE is the pick. If the priority is lower power draw, more threads for parallel tasks, and a newer manufacturing process, the Ryzen 7 5800HS is the more balanced mobile option. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is off the table for both.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i3-12300HE uses Alder Lake architecture and is built on Intel's 10 nm process at a 217 mm² die size. It has 8 cores and 12 threads, which indicates a hybrid arrangement where not every core contributes a full second thread. The base clock is 1900 MHz with a boost of 4.30 GHz. Cache is split as 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 12 MB shared L3. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, and its PCIe interface is Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics come from Intel's UHD Graphics. The socket is Intel BGA 1744.

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS uses Zen 3 architecture under the Cezanne codename, built on TSMC's 7 nm process. The die is 180 mm² and contains 10,700 million transistors. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, so every core has SMT enabled. Base clock is 2800 MHz with a boost of 4.40 GHz. Cache is 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. Memory support is DDR4 only with a measured bandwidth of 68.3 GB/s. PCIe is Gen 3, and the integrated GPU is Radeon Vega 8. The socket is AMD Socket FP6.

The core architectural story is straightforward: Intel brings a newer hybrid design with DDR5 support and PCIe Gen 4, while AMD brings a denser 7 nm process, more threads, more L3 cache, and a lower TDP. The Intel part's 10 nm process is older, but the architecture still manages to edge out AMD in every recorded Cinebench test.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS has 16 threads, while the Intel Core i3-12300HE has 12 threads. Both have 8 cores.

Q: Does the Intel chip support DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i3-12300HE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS supports DDR4 only.

Q: Which CPU has the larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS has 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i3-12300HE has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the power draw difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS has a 35 W TDP. The Intel Core i3-12300HE has a 45 W TDP.

Q: Which chip wins in single-core Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core i3-12300HE scores 2438 versus 2356 for the AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS, a 3.5% lead for Intel.

Q: What are the integrated graphics options?

A: The Intel Core i3-12300HE uses UHD Graphics. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS uses Radeon Vega 8.

Specification Differences

The two mobile processors differ clearly across process, memory, PCIe, cache, and power specifications. The Intel Core i3-12300HE is built on a 10 nm node from Intel with a die size of 217 mm². The AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS is built on TSMC's 7 nm node with a die size of 180 mm² and 10,700 million transistors. Intel's part supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory; AMD's part supports DDR4 only. Intel offers PCIe Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes; AMD offers PCIe Gen 3. The Intel chip has 12 MB shared L3, 80 KB L1 per core, and 1.25 MB L2 per core. The AMD chip has 16 MB shared L3, 64 KB L1 per core, and 512 KB L2 per core. Intel's base clock is 1900 MHz with a 4.30 GHz boost; AMD's base clock is 2800 MHz with a 4.40 GHz boost. TDP is 45 W for Intel and 35 W for AMD. The Intel part uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket, while the AMD part uses AMD Socket FP6. Integrated graphics differ as UHD Graphics versus Radeon Vega 8. The AMD part has a recorded release date of 2021-01-11, while the Intel part has no recorded release date in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Every recorded head-to-head benchmark goes to the Intel Core i3-12300HE. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, Intel scores 1740 against AMD's 1682, a 3.4% advantage. The single-core R15 test shows Intel at 245 versus 237, again 3.4% ahead. Moving to Cinebench R20, Intel takes multi-core with 7254 against 7009, a 3.5% gap, and single-core with 1023 against 989, a 3.4% edge. In Cinebench R23, the pattern holds: Intel wins multi-core 17272 to 16690 (3.5%) and single-core 2438 to 2356 (3.5%). The Intel part wins all six tests, with no recorded wins for AMD.

The consistency of the margin is notable. Across three Cinebench versions, the delta stays tightly between 3.4% and 3.5% for both single-core and multi-core. This suggests the Intel architecture's advantage is uniform rather than workload-specific. The AMD chip's extra four threads do not translate into a multi-core victory; the Intel part's core design and boost behavior compensate for the thread deficit in these tests.

Average benchmark scores reinforce the picture. The Intel Core i3-12300HE has an average benchmark score of 4995 and sits at the 59th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon W-2150B at 4992 (0.1% behind), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G at 5002 (0.1% ahead), the Intel Core i5-13500TE at 5002 (0.1% ahead), and the Intel Core i7-1375PRE at 4985 (0.2% behind). The AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS has an average benchmark score of 4827, also at the 59th percentile. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 4700GE at 4836 (0.2% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X at 4807 (0.4% behind), the Intel Xeon E-2386G at 4799 (0.6% behind), and the Intel Core i5-1350P at 4776 (1.1% behind).

The percentile comparison is interesting: both chips sit at the 59th percentile overall, yet the Intel part's average score is 168 points higher. That places the two in similar company among all CPUs, but the head-to-head data shows Intel ahead in every direct test.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i3-12300HE wins in raw Cinebench performance. It takes all six recorded tests, covering R15, R20, and R23 in both single-core and multi-core. The largest margin is 3.5%, appearing in R20 multi-core, R23 multi-core, and R23 single-core. For anyone running rendering or CPU-bound workloads that mirror Cinebench, the Intel part is the stronger choice according to the recorded data. Its DDR5 memory support and PCIe Gen 4 connectivity also give it a more modern platform feature set, which could matter for storage and memory bandwidth in real systems.

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS wins in efficiency-oriented mobile designs. Its 35 W TDP is 10 W lower than Intel's 45 W TDP, a meaningful difference for laptops where cooling and battery life are constrained. It also has 16 threads versus 12, which gives it more parallel capacity in threaded workloads that scale beyond the Cinebench suite. The 16 MB L3 cache is 4 MB larger than Intel's 12 MB, and the 7 nm TSMC process suggests a denser, potentially more efficient design. The AMD part's measured memory bandwidth of 68.3 GB/s is recorded, though Intel's memory bandwidth is not listed in the database, so a direct comparison there is not possible.

For a builder choosing between the two, the decision hinges on workload and platform priorities. If the system is performance-focused and can handle the higher TDP, the Intel Core i3-12300HE delivers better Cinebench scores across the board. If the system is efficiency-focused and benefits from more threads and lower power draw, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS offers a compelling alternative despite losing every recorded benchmark. Both chips sit at the 59th percentile among all CPUs, so neither is a class outlier; the Intel part simply holds a consistent, narrow lead in the tests that were measured.