AMD Ryzen 7 4800H

The AMD Ryzen 7 4800H is a mobile processor from the 4000 series, built on the Zen 2 architecture under the Renoir codename. It packs 8 cores and 16 threads on a 7 nm process from TSMC, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, operating within a 45 W TDP. Benchmark results place this chip at the 78th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20496, indicating it sits comfortably in the upper-middle tier of processors, a position that becomes clearer when measured against its nearest rivals.

Benchmark Performance

The data shows a processor that scales strongly with thread count, but its single-core performance reveals its age. In Cinebench R23, the 4800H scores 15485 in multi-core and 2186 in single-core. The multi-core result is 80.3% higher than the single-core figure would suggest if scaling were linear, highlighting the benefit of 8 physical cores. Compared to its nearest rivals, the average benchmark score of 20496 puts it nearly dead even with the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V, which scores 20492, a delta of 0%. It edges out the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G by 0.3% (20496 vs 20425) and the AMD EPYC 9454P by 0.4% (20496 vs 20422), while trailing the Intel Xeon 6325P by a negligible 0.2% (20496 vs 20538). In practical terms, these deltas are within noise; the 4800H trades blows with all four rivals, never being more than a fraction of a percent away from any of them.

Looking at 3DMark results, the 16-thread score of 5876 is nearly identical to the max-thread score of 5841, suggesting that the processor is already fully utilized at 16 threads and adding more workload does not yield gains. The 8-thread score of 4789 is 81.5% of the 16-thread result, showing moderate scaling efficiency. The 4-thread score of 2739 drops to 46.6% of the 16-thread score, and the 2-thread score of 1421 falls to 24.2%, which is expected for a chip with many cores. The single-thread score of 721 is just 12.3% of the 16-thread score, a stark reminder that this is a multi-core workhorse, not a single-core sprinter. PassMark results reinforce this: multithread score of 18222 is 7 times the single-thread score of 2597, a ratio that shows excellent parallel scaling for heavily threaded applications.

Single-Thread vs Multi-Thread Behavior

The split between single-thread and multi-thread performance defines this processor's character. In Geekbench, the single-core score of 1482 is modest, while the multi-core score of 6074 is 4.1 times higher — a ratio that indicates the 8-core design is doing the heavy lifting. Cinebench R20 shows a similar pattern: single-core 918, multi-core 6503, a 7.1x multiplier. The R15 results (220 single, 1560 multi) show a 7.1x ratio as well, consistent across generations of Cinebench. This consistency suggests the architecture scales predictably with core count, without unexpected bottlenecks.

The practical implication is that workloads which rely on one or two threads will see mediocre performance, while workloads that spread across all 8 cores will see near-linear gains. The PassMark data compression score of 269334 is exceptionally high, indicating that compression tasks — which are often multi-threaded — benefit greatly from the 16 threads. Data encryption scores 15530, and floating-point math hits 37312, both strong numbers that reflect the FPU capability of the Zen 2 cores. Integer math scores 63999, showing robust ALU throughput. However, the find prime numbers score of 33 is low, which is a single-threaded integer test that this chip struggles with, reinforcing the single-thread weakness. Random string sorting scores 29181, a decent result for a memory-bound task. The physics score of 754 in PassMark is unremarkable, likely reflecting the integrated graphics' role in physics simulations rather than the CPU alone.

Who Should Consider It

For gaming, the 4800H presents a mixed picture. The single-thread score of 721 in 3DMark is low, and many game engines still rely heavily on one or two threads. Benchmark results indicate that frame rates in CPU-bound titles will be limited by this single-thread performance. However, modern games that utilize multiple cores will see better results; the 8-thread score of 4789 is 6.6 times the single-thread score, suggesting that quad-core-optimized games will run reasonably well. For esports titles that favor high clock speeds and low latency, this chip will be a bottleneck compared to newer designs. The integrated Radeon Graphics with 448SP is present, but benchmark data does not include gaming-specific tests, so no claims can be made about its gaming capability beyond the general compute scores.

For content creation, this is where the 4800H shines. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15485 is strong, and the PassMark multithread score of 18222 confirms excellent throughput for video rendering, 3D modeling, and batch photo processing. The data compression score of 269334 is particularly relevant for file archiving and backup tasks. The high floating-point math score of 37312 benefits scientific computing and financial modeling. For office work, the single-thread scores are adequate for word processing, spreadsheets, and web browsing, but the multi-core power is wasted on such light loads. The data shows this is a processor for users who need to render, encode, or compile — not for those who just check email.

Platform and Compatibility

The 4800H uses the AMD Socket FP6, which is a mobile-specific socket, meaning it is soldered to the motherboard and not upgradeable. This is a critical consideration: what you buy is what you keep. The memory support is DDR4 and LPDDR4, running in dual-channel mode with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. ECC memory is not supported, so this is not suited for error-critical workstation tasks. PCIe is Gen 3, which is older than the current Gen 4 or Gen 5 standards found in newer platforms, but it remains sufficient for most graphics cards and NVMe SSDs. The processor has a locked multiplier, so overclocking is not possible; performance is fixed at factory specifications. The production status is Active, so it is still in manufacturing, but the release date of January 2020 means it is a mature design. The part number is 100-000000098.

The upgrade path is essentially non-existent. Being on Socket FP6, there is no way to swap this processor for a newer one. Users are tied to the laptop or mini-PC they purchased. The 7 nm process node and 9,800 million transistors on a 156 mm² die indicate a dense, efficient chip, but the platform itself offers no forward compatibility. Memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s is standard for dual-channel DDR4, but it is half what newer platforms with DDR5 offer. For users considering this chip, the lack of upgradeability and older PCIe Gen 3 standard are the main drawbacks, though they do not affect the raw compute performance measured in benchmarks.

How It Compares

Intel Core Ultra 5 228V: The 4800H is statistically tied with this rival, with an average score of 20496 versus 20492, a delta of 0%. Both chips deliver essentially identical overall performance, but the 4800H achieves this with 8 cores and 16 threads on an older Zen 2 architecture, while the Core Ultra 5 228V is a newer design. In real terms, the 4800H will feel more capable in heavily threaded workloads, but the single-thread performance is likely lower, making the choice dependent on workload mix.

Intel Xeon 6325P: The 4800H trails this Xeon by 0.2%, scoring 20496 versus 20538. This is a negligible difference, well within benchmark variance. The Xeon is a server-class chip, but the data shows the mobile 4800H keeps pace with it in average performance. However, the Xeon likely has advantages in memory capacity and ECC support, which are not reflected in these scores. For pure compute, the 4800H is essentially equivalent.

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G: The 4800H leads this rival by 0.3%, with scores of 20496 versus 20425. The 8500G is a desktop APU with fewer cores, but the 4800H's 8-core advantage shows in the average score. The delta is small, but the 4800H's multi-threaded performance in Cinebench R23 (15485) is significantly higher than what a 6-core chip would typically achieve, suggesting the 4800H holds an edge in rendering and encoding tasks.

AMD EPYC 9454P: The 4800H edges out this EPYC server processor by 0.4%, scoring 20496 versus 20422. This is surprising given the EPYC's enterprise positioning, but the average benchmark score only tells part of the story. The EPYC likely has massive memory bandwidth and core counts, but in the specific tests included in the average, the 4800H is competitive. This demonstrates that for single-socket, 8-core workloads, the 4800H is not outclassed by far more expensive server hardware.

FAQ

Q: What is the single-thread performance of the Ryzen 7 4800H?

A: The single-thread scores are 721 in 3DMark, 220 in Cinebench R15, 918 in R20, 2186 in R23, 1482 in Geekbench, and 2597 in PassMark. These are modest numbers that place it below many newer designs in lightly threaded tasks.

Q: How does the 4800H perform in multi-threaded workloads?

A: It excels, with Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15485, R20 score of 6503, R15 score of 1560, and PassMark multithread score of 18222. The 8-core/16-thread configuration provides strong scaling for parallel tasks.

Q: Is the 4800H suitable for gaming?

A: The single-thread scores are low, which will limit performance in CPU-bound games. However, the 8-thread score of 4789 in 3DMark suggests that games using multiple cores will perform adequately. No gaming-specific benchmarks are in the data, so exact frame rates cannot be stated.

Q: What memory types does the 4800H support?

A: It supports DDR4 and LPDDR4 in dual-channel mode, with a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. ECC memory is not supported.

Q: Can the 4800H be overclocked?

A: No, the multiplier is locked. Performance is fixed at the base clock of 2.90 GHz and boost clock of 4.20 GHz.

Q: Is the 4800H still in production?

A: Yes, the production status is Active. It was released on January 5, 2020, and remains available for manufacturers, though the platform is not upgradeable.