AMD Ryzen 5 5500U vs Intel Core i7-7660U

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Performance
Ryzen 5 5500U92% better
10,04027% of 36,991
Core i7-7660U
5,23014% of 36,991

The Ryzen 5 5500U has 92% better performance than the Core i7-7660U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

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Ryzen 5 5500U
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Core i7-7660U
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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 Intel Core i7-7660U CPU

The Intel Core i7-7660U is a 2-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The i7-7660U is compatible with FCBGA1356 motherboards and is fabricated on a 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Core i7-7660U has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 128 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 Core i7-7660U features 2 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2500.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 4000.0 MHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i7-7660U includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640. 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 i7-7660U has the 402nd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 14.14% 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 5500UCore i7-7660U
ManufacturerAMDIntel
SeriesRyzen 5--
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2021--
Production StatusActive--
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Ryzen 5 5500U92% better
10,04027% of 36,991
Core i7-7660U
5,23014% of 36,991

The Ryzen 5 5500U has 92% better performance than the Core i7-7660U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Ryzen 5 5500U is ranked 246th with a score of 10,040, and the Core i7-7660U is ranked 402nd with a score of 5,230.

Performance per dollar
Ryzen 5 5500U
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Core i7-7660U
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We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Ryzen 5 5500U and the Core i7-7660U 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.

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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%
Pentium Gold 75055,285-47%
Core i7-6567U5,251-48%
Core i7-7660U5,230-48%
Ryzen 3 2300U5,191-48%
Core i3-1005G15,140-49%

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 5500UCore i7-7660U
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
10,040
(+91.97%)
5,230
3DMark Time Spy CPU
5,074.5
(+155.06%)
1,989.5
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
1,247
(+209.05%)
403.5
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
177
(+11.67%)
158.5
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
4,531
(+99.87%)
2,267
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
1,286
(+11.83%)
1,150
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
13,046
(+217.5%)
4,109
CPU Mark Single-Thread
2,442
(+12.95%)
2,162
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 5500UCore i7-7660U
ManufacturerAMDIntel
FoundryTSMC--
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 5500UCore i7-7660U
SeriesRyzen 5--
MicroarchitectureZen 2--
CodenameLucienneKaby Lake-U/Y
Memory SupportDDR4--
Memory ChannelsDual-channel--
ECC MemoryNo--

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 5500UCore i7-7660U
Cores62
Threads124
Clock Speed2.1 GHz2500.0 MHz
Turbo Clock4.0 GHz4000.0 MHz
Base Clock100 MHz--
Multiplier21.0x--
Multiplier UnlockedNo--

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 5500UCore i7-7660U
L1 Cache64 KB128 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 5500UCore i7-7660U
SocketAMD Socket FP6FCBGA1356
PCI ExpressPCIe 3.0 x12--
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
TJ Max105 °C100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecRyzen 5 5500UCore i7-7660U
Integrated GraphicsRadeon Graphics 448SPIntel Iris Plus Graphics 640
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 2--

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