AMD Ryzen 7 2800H vs AMD Ryzen 5 1500X

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 7 2800H or AMD Ryzen 7 2800H – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 7 2800H features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2018 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 2800H, you'll need a motherboard with a FP5 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 1500X features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 1500X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 7 2800H Name AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
AMD Ryzen 7 Family AMD Ryzen 5
1 Generation 1
AMD Ryzen 2000H Group AMD Ryzen 1000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 7 2800H has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 2800H is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 5 1500X has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 1500X is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.3 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
8 Threads 8
None None 3.3 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 7 2800H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 7 2800H uses the AMD Radeon Vega 11 Graphics, which has 704 texture shaders
and 11 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 5 1500X does not have integrated graphics.
1.3 GHz GPU frequency --
Q1/2018 Release date --
12 Direct X --
AMD Radeon Vega 11 Graphics GPU name
14 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
704 Shaders --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
11 Execution units --
8 Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
No AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
35 W TDP up None
95 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
54 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 7 2800H is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 5 1500X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Q4/2018 Release date Q1/2017
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Raven Ridge (Zen) Architecture Summit Ridge (Zen)
14 nm Technology 14 nm
FP5 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 265 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
4.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB