AMD Ryzen 5 5500U vs Intel Core i7-7820HQ

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Performance
Ryzen 5 5500U10% better
10,04027% of 36,991
Core i7-7820HQ
9,118.525% of 36,991

The Ryzen 5 5500U has 10% better performance than the Core i7-7820HQ for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Ryzen 5 5500U
No data available
Core i7-7820HQ
24.1220% of 121.53

The Core i7-7820HQ has 20% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.

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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 i7-7820HQ CPU

The Intel Core i7-7820HQ is an end-of-life 4-core (8-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2017 with a suggested retail price of $378. It is part of Intel's Core i7 lineup, which is based on the Kaby Lake-H microarchitecture. The i7-7820HQ is compatible with Intel BGA 1440 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD Graphics 630 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i7-7820HQ supports DDR4-2400, DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i7-7820HQ 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 i7-7820HQ 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 2.9 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.9 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 i7-7820HQ includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD Graphics 630. 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 & Value

The Core i7-7820HQ has the 274th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 24.65% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 9,118.5 score and $378 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 24.12. This is the 149th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

General Info

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

InfoRyzen 5 5500UCore i7-7820HQ
ManufacturerAMDIntel
SeriesRyzen 5Core i7
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2021Q1 2017
Launch Price (MSRP)--$378
Production StatusActiveEnd-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Ryzen 5 5500U10% better
10,04027% of 36,991
Core i7-7820HQ
9,118.525% of 36,991

The Ryzen 5 5500U has 10% better performance than the Core i7-7820HQ for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Ryzen 5 5500U is ranked 246th with a score of 10,040, and the Core i7-7820HQ is ranked 274th with a score of 9,118.5.

Performance per dollar
Ryzen 5 5500U
No data available
Core i7-7820HQ
24.1220% of 121.53

The Core i7-7820HQ has 46% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core i7-7820HQ's 24.12 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked CPUs in our database.

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 i7-4940MX9,402-6%
Xeon E3-1505M v59,332-7%
Core i7-7820HQ9,118.5-9%
Core i3-N3058,926-11%
Core i7-7700HQ8,833-12%

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.

Choose Baseline CPU:Ryzen 5 5500U orCore i7-7820HQ
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i5-7440HQ26.33+9%
Xeon E-2176M26.06+8%
Core i7-11390H24.89+3%
Core i7-1195G724.5+2%
Core i5-7300HQ24.17+0%
Core i7-7820HQ24.12
Core i7-7700HQ23.37-3%
Core i5-8365U21.53-11%
Xeon E3-1505M v521.5-11%
Core i7-4810MQ21.2-12%

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 i7-7820HQ
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
10,040
(+10.11%)
9,118.5
3DMark Time Spy CPU
5,074.5
(+30.2%)
3,897.5
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
1,247
(+69.43%)
736
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
177
(+8.59%)
163
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
4,531
(+25.93%)
3,598
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
1,286
(+7.35%)
1,198
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
13,046
(+82.13%)
7,163
CPU Mark Single-Thread
2,442
(+15.19%)
2,120
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 i7-7820HQ
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 5500UCore i7-7820HQ
SeriesRyzen 5Core i7
MicroarchitectureZen 2Kaby Lake-H
CodenameLucienneKaby Lake-H
Memory SupportDDR4DDR4-2400, DDR3
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 5500UCore i7-7820HQ
Cores64
Threads128
Clock Speed2.1 GHz2.9 GHz
Turbo Clock4.0 GHz3.9 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier21.0x29.0x
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 5500UCore i7-7820HQ
L1 Cache64 KB64 KB
L2 Cache512 KB256 KB
L3 Cache8 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 5500UCore i7-7820HQ
SocketAMD Socket FP6Intel BGA 1440
PCI ExpressPCIe 3.0 x12PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W45 W
TJ Max105 °C100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecRyzen 5 5500UCore i7-7820HQ
Integrated GraphicsRadeon Graphics 448SPIntel HD Graphics 630
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, TXT, VT-x, VT-d, AES-NI, TBT 2.0

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