AMD Ryzen 5 5500U vs AMD Ryzen 7 3700U

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Performance
Ryzen 5 5500U85% better
10,04027% of 36,991
Ryzen 7 3700U
5,41615% of 36,991

The Ryzen 5 5500U has 85% better performance than the Ryzen 7 3700U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

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Ryzen 5 5500U
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Ryzen 7 3700U
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Summary

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About the AMD Ryzen 5 5500U CPU

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500U is a 6-core (12-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2021. It is part of AMD's Ryzen 5 lineup, which is based on the Zen 2 microarchitecture. The 5500U is compatible with AMD Socket FP6 motherboards and is fabricated on TSMC's 7 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon Graphics 448SP integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Ryzen 5 5500U 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 5500U 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 8 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Ryzen 5 5500U 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 5500U includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon Graphics 448SP. 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 5500U has the 246th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 27.14% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the AMD Ryzen 7 3700U CPU

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700U is a 4-core (8-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2019. It is part of AMD's Ryzen 7 lineup, which is based on the Zen+ microarchitecture. The 3700U is compatible with AMD Socket FP5 motherboards and is fabricated on GlobalFoundries's 12 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon Vega 10 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Ryzen 7 3700U supports DDR4 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Ryzen 7 3700U has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 96 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 4 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Ryzen 7 3700U 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 2.3 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 7 3700U includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon Vega 10. 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 7 3700U has the 397th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 14.64% 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 5500URyzen 7 3700U
ManufacturerAMDAMD
SeriesRyzen 5Ryzen 7
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2021Q1 2019
Production StatusActiveActive
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Ryzen 5 5500U85% better
10,04027% of 36,991
Ryzen 7 3700U
5,41615% of 36,991

The Ryzen 5 5500U has 85% better performance than the Ryzen 7 3700U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Ryzen 5 5500U is ranked 246th with a score of 10,040, and the Ryzen 7 3700U is ranked 397th with a score of 5,416.

Performance per dollar
Ryzen 5 5500U
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Ryzen 7 3700U
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We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Ryzen 5 5500U and the Ryzen 7 3700U 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 5500U or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i5-1230U10,067+0%
Ryzen 5 4680U10,051+0%
Ryzen 5 5500U10,040
Core i7-7820HK10,019-0%
Core i7-7920HQ10,006-0%
Core i5-6400T5,475-45%
Ryzen 7 2700U5,445-46%
Ryzen 7 3700U5,416-46%
Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U5,408-46%
Pentium Gold 75055,285-47%

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 5500URyzen 7 3700U
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
10,040
(+85.38%)
5,416
3DMark Time Spy CPU
5,074.5
(+128.17%)
2,224
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
1,247
(+85.57%)
672
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
177
(+27.34%)
139
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
4,531
(+68%)
2,697
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
1,286
(+38.43%)
929
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
13,046
(+82.13%)
7,163
CPU Mark Single-Thread
2,442
(+23.52%)
1,977
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 5500URyzen 7 3700U
ManufacturerAMDAMD
FoundryTSMCGlobalFoundries
Process Size7 nm12 nm
Transistors9,800 million4,940 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 5500URyzen 7 3700U
SeriesRyzen 5Ryzen 7
MicroarchitectureZen 2Zen+
CodenameLuciennePicasso
Memory SupportDDR4DDR4
Memory ChannelsDual-channelDual-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 5500URyzen 7 3700U
Cores64
Threads128
Clock Speed2.1 GHz2.3 GHz
Turbo Clock4.0 GHz4.0 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier21.0x23.0x
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 5500URyzen 7 3700U
L1 Cache64 KB96 KB
L2 Cache512 KB512 KB
L3 Cache8 MB4 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 5500URyzen 7 3700U
SocketAMD Socket FP6AMD Socket FP5
PCI ExpressPCIe 3.0 x12PCIe 3.0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
TJ Max105 °C95 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecRyzen 5 5500URyzen 7 3700U
Integrated GraphicsRadeon Graphics 448SPRadeon Vega 10
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, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost

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