AMD Ryzen 7 6800H vs Intel Core 5 210H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive overall victory for the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H, which wins 11 of the 15 head-to-head comparisons against the Intel Core 5 210H. However, the Intel part claims the single-threaded crown, and the margin of victory in those tests is substantial.

The most lopsided results favor AMD in integer-heavy and security workloads. In PassMark integer math, the Ryzen 7 6800H scores 85,397 against 61,503 for the Intel Core 5 210H, a 38.9% advantage. PassMark data encryption shows an even larger gap: the AMD part scores 18,260 versus 12,187, a 49.8% lead. PassMark extended instructions is the single biggest win for AMD, with a score of 20,114 against 13,370, a 50.4% delta. These three tests indicate that the Zen 3+ architecture in the Ryzen 7 6800H handles complex instruction streams and cryptographic operations with significantly more throughput than the Raptor Lake part.

Data compression follows the same pattern. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H posts a PassMark data compression score of 293,929, while the Intel Core 5 210H manages 217,805. That is a 35% difference in favor of AMD. Random string sorting, another memory-latency-sensitive workload, also goes to AMD by 30.8%, with scores of 30,668 and 23,451 respectively.

Multi-threaded Cinebench results reinforce the AMD advantage. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Ryzen 7 6800H scores 13,094 against 11,830 for the Intel part, a 10.7% margin. The Cinebench R15 multi-core test shows an even larger gap: 2,136 for AMD versus 1,757 for Intel, a 21.6% delta. PassMark multithread similarly favors AMD, 23,060 versus 18,252, a 26.3% lead. These results are consistent with the core configuration: both CPUs have 8 cores, but the AMD part supports 16 threads while the Intel part supports 12.

Two additional PassMark tests go to AMD by smaller margins. Floating point math shows 47,989 for the Ryzen 7 6800H versus 45,057 for the Intel Core 5 210H, a 6.5% lead. Find prime numbers shows 57 versus 53, a 7.5% delta. PassMark physics is essentially a tie, with 1,046 versus 1,040, a 0.6% difference that falls within noise.

The Intel Core 5 210H takes the single-threaded tests. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel wins 1,771 versus 1,542, a 12.9% margin. Cinebench R15 single-core is closer, with Intel at 247 versus 242.5 for AMD, a 1.8% delta. PassMark single-thread shows Intel at 3,539 versus 3,212 for AMD, a 9.2% advantage. These results indicate that the Raptor Lake core, with its higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz versus 4.70 GHz for the AMD part, delivers measurably better latency-sensitive single-thread performance.

The average benchmark scores in the database place the two parts close together overall: the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H averages 25,201, while the Intel Core 5 210H averages 24,872. Both CPUs sit at the 77th percentile among all CPUs tracked. The nearest rivals for the AMD part include the AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS (0.2% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (0.3% behind), the Intel Core i5-13400F (0.4% behind), and the AMD EPYC 9474F (0.4% ahead). The Intel Core 5 210H sits near the Intel Core i7-13620H (0.2% behind), the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX (0.2% ahead), the Intel Core i7-11850H (0.3% behind), and the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (0.4% behind). The aggregate picture shows two processors in the same performance tier, but with very different strengths within that tier.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split decision based on workload type. For multi-threaded productivity, content creation, compression, encryption, and integer-heavy compute, the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H is the stronger choice. Its 16 threads give it a structural advantage over the Intel part's 12 threads, and the benchmark results show that advantage materializing across a wide range of tests. The 49.8% lead in data encryption and the 50.4% lead in extended instructions are particularly notable for users who run security-related or instruction-diverse workloads.

For single-threaded performance, the Intel Core 5 210H is the better pick. The 12.9% margin in Cinebench R23 single-core is substantial, and the 9.2% lead in PassMark single-thread confirms that the Intel architecture has the edge in lightly threaded tasks. Applications that depend heavily on a single core, such as older games or certain legacy software, will benefit from the Intel part.

The aggregate average scores are close, with AMD ahead by roughly 1.3%, but the distribution of wins matters more than the average. AMD wins 11 of 15 head-to-head comparisons, and many of those wins are by double-digit percentages. Intel wins four tests, three of which are single-threaded and one of which is a near tie in Cinebench R15 single-core.

Users who prioritize multi-core throughput should select the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H. Users who prioritize single-core responsiveness and can tolerate lower multi-core scores should select the Intel Core 5 210H. The Intel part also offers DDR4 memory support in addition to DDR5, which may matter for platform compatibility, though the AMD part offers higher memory bandwidth at 76.8 GB/s.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H is built on the Zen 3+ architecture, codenamed Rembrandt, and belongs to the 6000 series. It uses a 6 nm process node manufactured by TSMC. The Intel Core 5 210H is built on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-H from the Raptor Lake Refresh generation, and uses a 10 nm process node manufactured by Intel. The process node difference gives AMD a density and efficiency advantage on paper, though the benchmark data does not directly quantify power efficiency.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has more L1 and L2 cache per core, while the AMD part has more total L3 cache. This cache configuration likely contributes to the AMD part's strength in data compression and encryption workloads, which benefit from larger shared pools of fast memory.

The integrated graphics also differ. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H includes Radeon 680M graphics, while the Intel Core 5 210H includes Iris Xe Graphics with 48 execution units. Both are integrated solutions suitable for basic display output and light graphics work, but the database does not include GPU benchmark results for either part.

The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP7 and has a part number of 100-000000545100-000000561. The Intel part uses Intel BGA 1744 and has a part number of SRQ6RQ5MN. Neither CPU has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not supported on either platform.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H and Intel Core 5 210H both have 8 cores, but the AMD part supports 16 threads while the Intel part supports 12 threads. Base clocks differ: the AMD part runs at 3.20 GHz, while the Intel part runs at 2.20 GHz. Boost clocks are closer, with the AMD part at 4.70 GHz and the Intel part at 4.80 GHz, giving Intel a 0.10 GHz boost advantage.

Both CPUs have a 45 W TDP and target the mobile market segment. Both are currently in active production. Neither supports ECC memory. The AMD part uses dual-channel DDR5 memory with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, though the database does not list a bandwidth figure for the Intel part.

PCIe support differs. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core 5 210H provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part offers a newer PCIe generation but fewer lanes.

The die size for the AMD part is 208 mm², while the Intel part has no die size listed in the database. The AMD part is manufactured by TSMC at 6 nm, while the Intel part is manufactured by Intel at 10 nm. The Intel Core 5 210H has a recorded release date of December 17, 2024, and a launch MSRP of $342. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H has no release date or launch MSRP recorded in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H supports 16 threads from its 8 cores, while the Intel Core 5 210H supports 12 threads from its 8 cores.

Q: Which processor wins in single-threaded benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core 5 210H wins all recorded single-threaded tests. It leads by 12.9% in Cinebench R23 single-core, by 1.8% in Cinebench R15 single-core, and by 9.2% in PassMark single-thread.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 210H has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, compared to 4.70 GHz for the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H.

Q: What is the largest single benchmark margin between the two?

A: The largest margin is in PassMark extended instructions, where the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 20,114 against 13,370 for the Intel Core 5 210H, a 50.4% difference.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H supports DDR5 only, while the Intel Core 5 210H supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: How close are the two processors in average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H averages 25,201, while the Intel Core 5 210H averages 24,872. Both sit at the 77th percentile among all CPUs tracked in the database.