AMD Ryzen 7 6800U vs. Intel Core i7-1260P: Ultraportable CPU Showdown
The ultraportable laptop market witnesses a fierce competition between AMD's Ryzen 7 6800U and Intel's Core i7-1260P. Both CPUs promise high performance at power levels exceeding 25W, targeting performance-oriented thin and light laptops.
The Contenders: Specs and Features
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AMD Ryzen 7 6800U
- 8-core, 16-thread processor using Zen 3+ cores
- 4.7 GHz max boost clock, 2.7 GHz base
- 16 MB L3 cache and 12 compute unit RDNA2 GPU
- Supports DDR5 memory and USB4
- Built on TSMC's N6 node
Intel Core i7-1260P
- Hybrid CPU with 4-core P-core and 8-core E-core
- Up to 4.7 GHz P-core and 3.4 GHz E-core
- 96 execution units of Xe graphics
- 18 MB L3 cache, DDR4/DDR5 memory support
- Built on Intel 7 node
Test Systems: Asus ZenBook S 13 OLED vs. Dell Inspiron 16 5620
The Ryzen 7 6800U was tested on the Asus ZenBook S 13 OLED, a lightweight convertible with a high-resolution OLED display. The Core i7-1260P was tested on the Dell Inspiron 16 5620, allowing both CPUs to operate in the 25W-28W range.
Benchmark Analysis: Productivity and Compute Performance
Cinebench Results
- Ryzen 7 6800U: Leads as the fastest ultraportable processor, outperforming the 1260P by 9%.
- Core i7-1260P: Shows significant improvement over its predecessor, the i7-1165G7, with a 71% uplift in performance.
Single-thread Performance
- Intel Core i7-1260P: Demonstrates a robust 18% faster performance than the Ryzen 6800U and 13% over its last-gen counterpart.
- AMD Ryzen 7 6800U: Shows a modest 7% frequency bump over the 5800U.
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- Ryzen 6800U: Dominates in this benchmark, being 22% faster than the 1260P and outperforming the Apple M1 Pro.
- Intel Core i7-1260P: Offers significant gen-on-gen improvements, making it an attractive upgrade for users with older Intel chips.
Conclusion: Choosing Between Ryzen and Intel
In the ultraportable CPU segment, AMD's Ryzen 7 6800U and Intel's Core i7-1260P present strong cases with their respective strengths. The 6800U leads in overall ultraportable processor performance, while the 1260P showcases significant improvements and a better single-thread performance.
The choice between these two powerhouse CPUs will depend on specific user requirements and the type of tasks they prioritize. Both chips, however, signify remarkable advancements in the ultraportable laptop market.
