AMD Ryzen 5 3450U vs Intel Core i7-8550U

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Performance
Ryzen 5 3450U
6,40017% of 36,991
Core i7-8550U4% better
6,64918% of 36,991

The Core i7-8550U has 4% better performance than the Ryzen 5 3450U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Ryzen 5 3450U
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Core i7-8550U
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Summary

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About the AMD Ryzen 5 3450U CPU

The AMD Ryzen 5 3450U is a 4-core (8-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The 3450U is compatible with FP5 motherboards and is fabricated on a 12 nm manufacturing process.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Ryzen 5 3450U has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 384 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 2 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 4 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Ryzen 5 3450U features 4 total cores which can process 8 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2100.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 3500.0 MHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The Ryzen 5 3450U does not include an integrated graphics solution. A dedicated graphics card will be required if you require a monitor with your computer.

Benchmark Performance

The Ryzen 5 3450U has the 370th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 17.30% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Core i7-8550U CPU

The Intel Core i7-8550U is a 4-core (8-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q3 2017. It is part of Intel's Core i7 lineup, which is based on the Kaby Lake-U Refresh microarchitecture. The i7-8550U is compatible with Intel BGA 1356 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the UHD 620 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i7-8550U supports DDR4 memory. In terms of cache, the Core i7-8550U has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 8 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i7-8550U features 4 total cores which can process 8 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 1800.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 4.0 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i7-8550U includes an integrated graphics solution called UHD 620. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Core i7-8550U has the 358th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 17.97% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoRyzen 5 3450UCore i7-8550U
ManufacturerAMDIntel
Series--Core i7
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release Date--Q3 2017
Production Status--Active
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Ryzen 5 3450U
6,40017% of 36,991
Core i7-8550U4% better
6,64918% of 36,991

The Core i7-8550U has 4% better performance than the Ryzen 5 3450U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Ryzen 5 3450U is ranked 370th with a score of 6,400, and the Core i7-8550U is ranked 358th with a score of 6,649.

Performance per dollar
Ryzen 5 3450U
No data available
Core i7-8550U
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We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Ryzen 5 3450U and the Core i7-8550U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Ryzen 5 3450U or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i7-2820QM6,724+5%
Core i5-10210U6,720+5%
Core i7-8550U6,649+4%
Core i7-2720QM6,627+4%
Core i5-7440HQ6,583+3%
Core i7-3632QM6,410+0%
Ryzen 5 3500U6,402.5+0%
Ryzen 5 3450U6,400
Core i5-8365U6,395-0%
Core i7-3612QM6,388.5-0%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other CPUs.

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkRyzen 5 3450UCore i7-8550U
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
6,400
6,649
(+3.89%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
2,170
2,875
(+32.49%)
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
566.5
(+2.44%)
553
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
137.5
163
(+18.55%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
6,751
(+14.21%)
5,911
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,930
2,050
(+6.22%)
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecRyzen 5 3450UCore i7-8550U
ManufacturerAMDIntel
Foundry--Intel
Process Size12 nm14 nm
Transistors4,500 million--

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecRyzen 5 3450UCore i7-8550U
Series--Core i7
Microarchitecture--Kaby Lake-U Refresh
Codename--Kaby Lake-R
Memory Support--DDR4
ECC Memory--No

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecRyzen 5 3450UCore i7-8550U
Cores44
Threads88
Clock Speed2100.0 MHz1800.0 MHz
Turbo Clock3500.0 MHz4.0 GHz
Base Clock--100 MHz
Multiplier--18.0x
Multiplier Unlocked--No

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecRyzen 5 3450UCore i7-8550U
L1 Cache384 KB64 KB
L2 Cache2 MB256 KB
L3 Cache4 MB8 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecRyzen 5 3450UCore i7-8550U
SocketFP5Intel BGA 1356
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Tcase Max--72 °C
TJ Max105 °C--

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecRyzen 5 3450UCore i7-8550U
Integrated Graphics--UHD 620
Extensions / Technologies--MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, HTT, AES-NI, TSX, TXT, CLMUL, FMA3, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, Boost 2.0

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.