AMD Ryzen platforms have been at the core of some good budget and mid-tier gaming laptops in recent years, but the narrative is further changing as of 2021, with the release of the Ryzen 5000 H platform.
This time around AMD laptops are not just able to compete, but they even outmatch most of their Intel counterparts in terms of performance, efficiency, and pricing. On top of that, unlike last year, this year most OEMs have adopted the AMD hardware into their lineups and have also paired it with a wide variety of screens, graphics options, and other modern features. As a result, Ryzen-based laptops cater to a wider audience now, no matter the needs or budget.
While we’re testing and working on our reviews for several different Ryzen H notebooks, this article will provide details on the mid-range Ryzen 7 5800H and Ryzen 7 5800HS platforms (plus some of the older 4800H/HS models), as well as on the mid-tier Ryzen 5 5600H/HS options, the ones to look into when shopping in a lower price range.
It also includes a detailed list of all the devices built on Ryzen 5000 and 4000 hardware platforms, both those already announced and launched, as well as those rumored to be unveiled in the near future.
For starters, here’s a quick specs sheet of the Ryzen 7 and 5 H lineup, the updated Zen3-based 5000 platform from 2021, and last year’s Zen2-based 4000 series. We’ve left the Ryzen 9 models out of this table, as we’ve discussed those in a separate article available here.
| Ryzen 7 5800H |
Ryzen 7 5800HS | Ryzen 7 4800H | Ryzen 7 4800HS | Ryzen 5 5600H | Ryzen 5 5600HS | Ryzen 5 4600H | Ryzen 5 4600HS | |
| Build process | 7 nm | |||||||
| Generation | Zen 3 | Zen 2 | Zen 3 | Zen 2 | ||||
| TDP | 45+ W | 35+ W | 45+ W | 35+ W | 45+ W | 35+ W | 45+ W | 35+ W |
| Cores/Threads | 8/16 | 6/12 | ||||||
| CPU Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz | 2.8 GHz | 2.9 GHz | 2.9 GHz | 3.3 GHz | 3.0 GHz | 3.0 GHz | 3.0 GHz |
| CPU Max Turbo | 4.4 GHz | 4.4 GHz | 4.2 GHz | 4.2 GHz | 4.2 GHz | 4.2 GHz | 4.0 GHz | 4.0 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 16 MB | 8 MB | 8 MB | 16 MB | 16 MB | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| Memory Type |
DDR4 3200 MHz, LPDDR4X 4266 MHz | |||||||
| Graphics | Vega, 8 CUs | Vega, 8 CUs | Vega, 7 CUs | Vega, 7 CUs | Vega, 7 CUs | Vega, 7 CUs | Vega, 6 CUs | Vega, 6 CUs |
| Graphics Speed | 2000 MHz | 2000 MHz | 1600 MHz | 1600 MHz | 1800 MHz | 1800 MHz | 1500 MHz | 1500 MHz |
A couple of things to keep in mind:
- Ryzen 7 processors are 8C/16T, while the Ryzen 5 processors are 6C/12T and slightly lower Turbo clocks. This mostly translates to a disadvantage for the Ryzen 5 in multi-threaded activities;
- Ryzen H platforms have a design TDP of 45+W, while Ryzen HS APUs are higher-tier and more efficient bins with a design TDP of 35+W. Both can go higher depending on the implementation and thermal module;
- Ryzen H processors are normally found in full-sized laptops, while Ryzen HS CPUs are only available in a handful of exclusive compact designs;
- the Zen3-based Ryzen 5000 processors run at higher clocks than their Zen2 predecessors, get extra cache and higher-power Vega iGPUs. They also benefit from a handful of IPC improvements and optimizations that translate into gains in performance in everyday use and various workloads.
All these aside, you should always remember that not all Ryzen laptops are the same, and the overall performance and experience varies between the different implementations, depending on the applied power-profiles, internal design, and thermal module. That’s why you should look into detailed reviews of the laptop that you’re interested in, for a more detailed picture of how it can handle the kind of loads and activities you’re planning to run, either games, workloads, daily use, you name it.
That aside, the Ryzen 7s are the workhorse of the AMD platforms, the best balance of general performance and price. The Ryzen 5s are the cheaper alternatives you should consider if the 7s are not within your reach, and generally just as snappy with everyday use and multitasking. At the same time, these are also perfectly-suited for mid-tier gaming laptops with up to RTX 3060 graphics. Higher than that, your gaming experience might benefit from an 8C processor.
We’re not going to include benchmarks results in this article, you’ll find those in our detailed reviews instead. Still, here are some numbers on similar 4000 and 5000 designs, based on our tests.
| Ryzen 7 5800H (2021 TUF A15) |
Ryzen 7 4800H (2020 TUF A15) |
Ryzen 9 5900HS (2021 Zephyrus G15) |
Ryzen 7 4800HS (2020 Zephyrus G15) |
|
| 3DMark – Fire Strike Physics | 24017 | 20977 | 24554 | 20594 |
| 3DMark – Time Spy CPU | 8859 | 8707 | 9537 | 8264 |
| Blender – Classroom Scene, CPU | 8m 40s | 11m 15s | 8m 19s | 11m 28s |
| Cinebench R20 CPU | 4999 cb | 3899 cb | 5136 cb | 3663 cb |
| Cinebench R20 Single Core | 564 cb | 460 cb | 572 cb | 477 cb |
| Geekbench 5 64-bit – Multi-Core | 7706 | 8291 | 7939 | 6783 |
| Geekbench 5 64-bit – Single Core | 1417 | 1192 | 1477 | 1117 |
| x265 HD Benchmark | 29.22 fps | 35.26 fps | 28.11s | 38.08s |
As a whole, the Ryzen 5000 platform is quite a significant improvement over the Ryzen 4000 lineup from 2020, so these newer 2021 laptops are what I’d mostly look into in the months to come. Unless you’re shopping on a tight budget, in which case a heavily discounted good Ryzen 4800H implementation such as the HP Omen 15 or the Lenovo Legion 5 will still make perfect sense for you, while in stock.
With all these in mind, here are the lists of the announced or rumored Ryzen 7 5800HS and 5800H notebooks. These tables are a continuous work in progress and we’re constantly updating them with new entries as they are launched, so let us know in the comments below if you spot any mistake or any product that should be included here and is not.
Ultraportable options – mostly built on Ryzen 7 5800HS/4800HS 35+W
This section includes compact and portable AMD notebooks, most of them built on the Ryzen 7 or Ryzen 5 HS 35W versions of the AMD APUs. Most of these are also available with Ryzen 9 hardware, especially in the higher-end configurations.
| Model | Screen | Hardware | Battery | Weight | Price |
| 2021 Asus ROG Flow X13 | 13.3″ FHD+ 120 Hz or UHD+ 60 Hz | up to Ryzen 9 5980HS w/ GTX 1650Ti 35-40W max 32 GB LPDDR4x RAM, 1x PCIe x4 storage |
62 Wh | 1.34kg / 2.95 lbs | from $1499 |
| 2021 Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 | 14″ FHD 144 Hz or QHD 120 Hz | up to Ryzen 9 5900HS w/ RTX 3060 60-80W max 40 GB DDR4 RAM, 1x PCIe x4 storage |
76 Wh | 1.6 kg / 3.55 lbs | from $1499 |
| 2020 Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 | 14″ FHD 120 Hz or QHD 60 Hz | up to Ryzen 9 4900HS w/ RTX 2060 65W max 40 GB DDR4 RAM, 1x PCIe x4 storage |
76 Wh | 1.6 kg / 3.55 lbs | from $1499 |
| 2021 Asus ROG Zephyrus G15 | 15.6″ FHD 240 Hz or QHD 165Hz | up to Ryzen 7 4800HS w/ RTX 3080 80-100W max 48 GB DDR4 RAM, 2x PCIe x4 storage |
76 Wh | 2 kg / 4.4 lbs | from $1499 |
| 2020 Asus ROG Zephyrus G15 | 15.6″ FHD 144/240 Hz | up to Ryzen 7 4800HS w/ RTX 2060 65W max 48 GB DDR4 RAM, 2x PCIe x4 storage |
76 Wh | 2.05 kg / 4.5 lbs | from $1299 |
| Eluktronics MAX-15 or XMG Neo 15 |
15.6″ QHD 165 Hz, 100% sRGB | up to Ryzen 9 5900HX w/ up to RTX 3080 OC 135-150W ?? max 32 GB DDR4 RAM (2x DIMMs), 2x PCIe SSD |
62 Wh | 1.77 kg / 3.9 lbs | from $2599 |
| Eluktronics MAX-17 or XMG Neo 17 |
17.3″ QHD 165 Hz, 100% sRGB | up to Ryzen 9 5900HX w/ up to RTX 3080 OC 135-150W ?? max 32 GB DDR4 RAM (2x DIMMs), 2x PCIe SSD |
91 Wh | 2.3 kg / 5.1 lbs | from $2699 |
| Lenovo Legion Slim 7 | 15.6″ FHD 144 Hz or UHD 60 Hz | up to Ryzen 9 4900H w/ Radeon Vega 8 max 16 GB DDR4 RAM, 1x PCIe x4 storage |
71 Wh | 1.87 kg / 4.1 lbs | – |
| Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro | 14″ 2.2K or 2.8K 90 Hz | up to Ryzen 9 5900HX w/ RTX 3060 65W max 16 GB DDR4 RAM, 1x PCIe x4 storage |
61 Wh | 1.87 kg / 4.1 lbs | – |
| Razer Blade 14 | 14″ ?? | up to Ryzen 9 5900HX w/ RTX 3060 ??W max 32 GB DDR4 RAM, 1x PCIe x4 storage |
?? | ?? | – |
Looks like Asus still have exclusive access to the AMD HS processors for now, so it will be a while until we’ll see Ryzen HS products from other OEMs.
Full-size notebooks – Ryzen 7 5800H/ Ryzen 5 5600H 45+W
This section includes the full-size notebooks built on the 45W Ryzen 7 5800H and Ryzen 5 5600H hardware platforms, as well as the 2020 Ryzen 4000 hardware. Some of these are also available with the higher-tier Ryzen 9 processors.
Keep in mind that the Ryzen 5 models are usually only available with lower-tier screens and graphics chips.
| Model | Screen | Hardware | Battery | Weight | Price |
| 2021 Acer Nitro 5 | 15.6″ FHD 144 Hz, 100% sRGB | up to Ryzen 7 5800H w/ up to RTX 3080 80-85W max 32 GB DDR4 RAM (2x DIMMs), 2x PCIe SSD + 2.5″ bay |
58 Wh | 2.22 kg / 4.9 lbs | – |
| 2021 Asus ROG Strix G15 G513 | 15.6″ FHD 144Hz 100% sRGB / 240Hz 100% sRGB |
up to Ryzen 9 5900HX w/ up to RTX 3070 OC 115-130W max 32 GB DDR4 RAM (2x DIMMs), 2x PCIe x4 SSD |
90 Wh | 2.3 kg / 5.1 lbs | from $1499 |
| 2021 Asus ROG Strix G17 G713 | 17.3″ FHD 144Hz 100% sRGB / 240Hz 100% sRGB |
up to Ryzen 9 5900HX w/ up to RTX 3070 OC 115-130W max 32 GB DDR4 RAM (2x DIMMs), 2x PCIe x4 SSD |
90 Wh | 2.7 kg / 5.95 lbs | from $1499 |
| 2021 Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506 | 15.6″ FHD 144Hz 62% sRGB / 240Hz 100% sRGB |
up to Ryzen 7 5800H w/ up to RTX 3070 OC 80-95W max 32 GB DDR4 RAM (2x DIMMs), 2x PCIe x4 SSD |
90 Wh | 2.23 kg / 4.9 lbs | from $1199 |
| 2021 Asus TUF Gaming A17 FA706 | 17.3″ FHD 144Hz 62% sRGB / 240Hz 100% sRGB |
up to Ryzen 7 5800H w/ up to RTX 3070 OC 80-95W max 32 GB DDR4 RAM (2x DIMMs), 2x PCIe x4 SSD |
90 Wh | 2.65 kg / 5.7 lbs | from $1199 |
| Dell G5 15 Ryzen Edition | 15.6″ FHD 120 or 165Hz | up to Ryzen 7 5800H w/ up to RTX 3060 ??W max 32 GB DDR4 RAM (2x DIMMs), 2x PCIe SSD |
56 or 86 Wh | 2.5 kg / 5.5 lbs | from $999 |
| Dell Alienware m15 R5 | 15.6″ FHD 360Hz or QHD 165Hz | up to Ryzen 9 5900HX w/ up to RTX 3070 OC 115-125W max 32 GB DDR4 RAM (2x DIMMs), 2x PCIe SSD |
86 Wh | 2.42 kg / 5.4 lbs | – |
| Eluktronics MECH-15 or Schenker XMG Neo 15 |
15.6″ FHD 240 Hz or QHD 165 Hz, 100% sRGB |
up to Ryzen 9 5900HX w/ up to RTX 3080 OC 135-150W max 64 GB DDR4 RAM (2x DIMMs), 2x PCIe SSD |
94 Wh | 2.15 kg / 4.7 lbs | from $2599 |
| Eluktronics Prometheus VIII | 17.3″ QHD 165 Hz, 100% sRGB | up to Ryzen 9 5900HX w/ up to RTX 3080 OC 135-150W max 64 GB DDR4 RAM (2x DIMMs), 2x PCIe SSD |
62 Wh | 2.67 kg / 5.9 lbs | from $2599 |
| 2020 HP Pavilion 15 | 15.6″ FHD 60 Hz, 60% sRGB | Ryzen 7 4800H w/ GTX 1650 50W max 32 GB DDR4 RAM (2x DIMMs), 1x PCIe SSD + 2.5″ bay |
52.5 Wh | 2.1 kg / 4.6 lbs | from $749 |
| 2021 HP Omen 15 | 15.6″ FHD 144 Hz, 100% sRGB | up to Ryzen 9 5900HX w/ up to RTX 3070 OC 85-100W max 32 GB DDR4 RAM (2x DIMMs), 2x PCIe SSD |
71 Wh | 2.48 kg / 5.45 lbs | from $1449 |
| Huawei MateBook 13 | 13″ 2K 3:2 60 Hz, 100% sRGB | up to Ryzen 7 4800H w/ Vega soldered RAM, 1x PCIe SSD |
36 Wh | 1.3 kg / 2.9 lbs | – |
| Huawei MateBook 14 | 14″ 2K 3:2 60 Hz, 100% sRGB | Ryzen 7 4800H w/ Vega soldered RAM, 1x PCIe SSD |
56 Wh | 1.5 kg / 3.3 lbs | – |
| 2020 Lenovo Legion 5 | 15.6″ FHD 60-144 Hz, 100% sRGB | up to Ryzen 7 4800H w/ up to RTX 2060 max 64 GB DDR4 RAM (2x DIMMs), 2x PCIe SSD + 2.5″ bay (on 60 Wh model) |
60 or 80 Wh | 2.3 kg / 5.1 lbs | from $879 |
| 2021 Lenovo Legion 5 15 | 15.6″ FHD 165 Hz, 100% sRGB | up to Ryzen 7 5800H w/ up to RTX 3070 115-130W max 32 GB DDR4 RAM (2x DIMMs), 2x PCIe SSD + 2.5″ bay on 60 Wh battery configs |
60 or 80 Wh | 2.4 kg / 5.4 lbs | – |
| 2021 Lenovo Legion 5 17 | 17.3″ FHD 165 Hz, 100% sRGB | up to Ryzen 7 5800H w/ up to RTX 3070 115-130W max 32 GB DDR4 RAM (2x DIMMs), 2x PCIe SSD |
80 Wh | 2.7 kg / 6 lbs | – |
| 2021 Lenovo Legion 5 Pro | 16″ QHD+ 165Hz, 100% sRGB | up to Ryzen 7 5800H w/ up to RTX 3070 125-140W max 64 GB DDR4 RAM (2x DIMMs), 2x PCIe SSD |
80 Wh | 2.45 kg / 5.4 lbs | – |
| 2021 Lenovo Legion 7 | 16″ QHD+ 165Hz, 100% sRGB | up to Ryzen 9 5900HX w/ up to RTX 3080 150-165W max 64 GB DDR4 RAM (2x DIMMs), 2x PCIe SSD |
80 Wh | 2.5 kg / 5.5 lbs | – |
| Mechanical Revolution S2 Air / Schenker VIA 14 | 14″ FHD 60 Hz, 100% sRGB | Ryzen 7 4800H w/ Radeon Vega max 16 GB DDR4 RAM (soldered ??), PCIe SSD |
46Wh | ~1.13 kg / 2.5 lbs | – |
| Mechanical Revolution S2 Code / Schenker VIA 15 | 15.6″ FHD 60 Hz, 100% sRGB | Ryzen 7 4800H w/ Radeon Vega max 16 GB DDR4 RAM (soldered ??), PCIe SSD |
91Wh | ~1.5 kg / 3.3 lbs | – |
| 2020 MSI Bravo 15 | 15.6″ FHD 120Hz, ~60% sRGB | up to Ryzen 7 4800H w/ AMD Radeon RX 5500M max 64 GB DDR4 RAM (2x DIMMs), 1x PCIe SSD + 2.5″ bay |
51 Wh | 1.9 kg / 4.3 lbs | from $999 |
| 2020 MSI Bravo 17 | 17.3″ FHD 120Hz, ~60% sRGB | up to Ryzen 7 4800H w/ AMD Radeon RX 5500M max 64 GB DDR4 RAM (2x DIMMs), 1x PCIe SSD + 2.5″ bay |
51 Wh | 2.2 kg / 4.8 lbs | from $1099 |
| 2020 XMG Core 15 | 15.6″ FHD 144 Hz, 90% sRGB | Ryzen 7 4800H w/ up to RTX 2060 110W max 64 GB DDR4 RAM (2x DIMMs), 2x PCIe SSD + 2.5″ bay |
46 Wh | ~2 kg / 4.3 lbs | €1179 |
| 2020 XMG Core 17 | 17.3″ FHD 144 Hz, 90% sRGB | Ryzen 7 4800H w/ up to RTX 2060 110W max 64 GB DDR4 RAM (2x DIMMs), 2x PCIe SSD + 2.5″ bay |
46 Wh | ~2.5 kg / 5.5 lbs | €1179 |
As mentioned already, we’re constantly working on updating these lists and adding new products as they are released, but errors might slip in despite our best efforts to keep things accurate. If you spot any mistake or any product that should be in here and is not, please let us know in the comments section down below.
That aside, we’ve also reviewed many of the available Ryzen 5000 and 4000 notebooks here on the site, so check out those articles if further interested in one of these AMD laptops.
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