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AMD Ryzen 5 4600U vs Intel Core i7-8559U

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Intel
Performance
Ryzen 5 4600U
9,139.525% of 36,991
Core i7-8559U0% better
9,16225% of 36,991

The Core i7-8559U has 0% better performance than the Ryzen 5 4600U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Ryzen 5 4600U
No data available
Core i7-8559U
No data available

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Summary

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About the AMD Ryzen 5 4600U CPU

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600U is a 6-core (12-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2020. It is part of AMD's Ryzen 5 lineup, which is based on the Zen 2 microarchitecture. The 4600U is compatible with AMD Socket FP6 motherboards and is fabricated on TSMC's 7 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon RX Vega 6 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Ryzen 5 4600U supports DDR4 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Ryzen 5 4600U 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 512 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 11 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Ryzen 5 4600U features 6 total cores which can process 12 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.1 GHz, 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 Ryzen 5 4600U includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon RX Vega 6. 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 Ryzen 5 4600U has the 271st best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 720 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 24.71% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Core i7-8559U CPU

The Intel Core i7-8559U is a 4-core (8-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q2 2018. It is part of Intel's Core i7 lineup, which is based on the Kaby Lake-U Refresh microarchitecture. The i7-8559U is compatible with Intel BGA 1356 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Iris Pro Plus integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i7-8559U supports DDR4 memory. In terms of cache, the Core i7-8559U 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 i7-8559U 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 2.7 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.5 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 i7-8559U includes an integrated graphics solution called Iris Pro Plus. 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 i7-8559U has the 270th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 720 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 24.77% 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 4600UCore i7-8559U
ManufacturerAMDIntel
SeriesRyzen 5Core i7
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2020Q2 2018
Production StatusActiveActive
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Ryzen 5 4600U
9,139.525% of 36,991
Core i7-8559U0% better
9,16225% of 36,991

The Core i7-8559U has 0% better performance than the Ryzen 5 4600U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Ryzen 5 4600U is ranked 271st with a score of 9,139.5, and the Core i7-8559U is ranked 270th with a score of 9,162.

Performance per dollar
Ryzen 5 4600U
No data available
Core i7-8559U
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Ryzen 5 4600U and the Core i7-8559U 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 4600U or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i7-4940MX9,402+3%
Core i7-6770HQ9,379+3%
Xeon E3-1505M v59,332+2%
Core i7-3920XM9,329+2%
Core i7-8559U9,162+0%
Ryzen 5 4600U9,139.5
Core i7-7820HQ9,118.5-0%
Core i5-9300H9,107-0%
Core i7-3820QM9,040-1%
Core i7-3940XM9,032-1%

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 4600UCore i7-8559U
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
9,139.5
9,162
(+0.25%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
5,175.5
(+42.77%)
3,625
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
1,089
(+36.47%)
798
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
175.5
188
(+7.12%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
4,778
(+12.08%)
4,263
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
1,338
1,379
(+3.06%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
13,466
(+59.87%)
8,423
CPU Mark Single-Thread
2,437
2,541
(+4.27%)
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 4600UCore i7-8559U
ManufacturerAMDIntel
FoundryTSMCIntel
Process Size7 nm14 nm
Transistors9,800 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 4600UCore i7-8559U
SeriesRyzen 5Core i7
MicroarchitectureZen 2Kaby Lake-U Refresh
CodenameRenoirKaby Lake-R
Memory SupportDDR4DDR4
Memory ChannelsDual-channel--
ECC MemoryNoNo

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 4600UCore i7-8559U
Cores64
Threads128
Clock Speed2.1 GHz2.7 GHz
Turbo Clock4.0 GHz4.5 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier21.0x27.0x
Multiplier UnlockedNoNo

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 4600UCore i7-8559U
L1 Cache64 KB64 KB
L2 Cache512 KB256 KB
L3 Cache11 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 4600UCore i7-8559U
SocketAMD Socket FP6Intel BGA 1356
PCI ExpressPCIe 3.0--
Thermal Design Power (TDP)25 W28 W
Tcase Max--72 °C
TJ Max105 °C100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecRyzen 5 4600UCore i7-8559U
Integrated GraphicsRadeon RX Vega 6Iris Pro Plus
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost 2MMX, 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.