Intel Core i7-8665U vs AMD Ryzen 5 5500U

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Performance
Core i7-8665U
6,75818% of 36,991
Ryzen 5 5500U49% better
10,04027% of 36,991

The Ryzen 5 5500U has 49% better performance than the Core i7-8665U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core i7-8665U
16.5214% of 121.53
Ryzen 5 5500U
No data available

The Core i7-8665U has 14% 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 Intel Core i7-8665U CPU

The Intel Core i7-8665U is an end-of-life 4-core (8-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q4 2018 with a suggested retail price of $409. It is part of Intel's Core i7 lineup, which is based on the Whiskey Lake microarchitecture. The i7-8665U is compatible with Intel BGA 1528 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the UHD Graphics 620 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i7-8665U supports DDR3, DDR4 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i7-8665U 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 i7-8665U 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 1900.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 4.8 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 i7-8665U includes an integrated graphics solution called UHD Graphics 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 & Value

The Core i7-8665U has the 353rd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 18.27% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 6,758 score and $409 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 16.52. This is the 172nd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

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.

General Info

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

InfoCore i7-8665URyzen 5 5500U
ManufacturerIntelAMD
SeriesCore i7Ryzen 5
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ4 2018Q1 2021
Launch Price (MSRP)$409--
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeActive
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core i7-8665U
6,75818% of 36,991
Ryzen 5 5500U49% better
10,04027% of 36,991

The Ryzen 5 5500U has 49% better performance than the Core i7-8665U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i7-8665U is ranked 353rd with a score of 6,758, and the Ryzen 5 5500U is ranked 246th with a score of 10,040.

Performance per dollar
Core i7-8665U
16.5214% of 121.53
Ryzen 5 5500U
No data available

The Core i7-8665U has 31% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core i7-8665U's 16.52 performance per dollar ranks it 172nd 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:Core i7-8665U or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i5-1230U10,067+49%
Ryzen 5 4680U10,051+49%
Ryzen 5 5500U10,040+49%
Core i7-7820HK10,019+48%
Core i7-7920HQ10,006+48%
Core i7-4712HQ6,991+3%
Core i7-3630QM6,954+3%
Core i7-8665U6,758
Core i7-8565U6,739-0%
Core i5-7440HQ6,583-3%

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:Core i7-8665U orRyzen 5 5500U
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i7-4700MQ19.22+16%
Core i7-4712HQ18.49+12%
Core i7-3630QM18.4+11%
Core i7-7920HQ17.62+7%
Core i7-4702MQ16.62+1%
Core i7-8665U16.52
Core i7-8565U16.48-0%
Core i3-N30016.13-2%
Xeon E3-1535M v515.84-4%
Core i7-4910MQ15.27-8%

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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BenchmarkCore i7-8665URyzen 5 5500U
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
6,758
10,040
(+48.56%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
2,723
5,074.5
(+86.36%)
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
670
1,247
(+86.12%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
180
(+1.69%)
177
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
--
4,531
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
--
1,286
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
6,266
13,046
(+108.2%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
2,196
2,442
(+11.2%)
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.

SpecCore i7-8665URyzen 5 5500U
ManufacturerIntelAMD
FoundryIntelTSMC
Process Size14 nm7 nm
Transistors--9,800 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.

SpecCore i7-8665URyzen 5 5500U
SeriesCore i7Ryzen 5
MicroarchitectureWhiskey LakeZen 2
CodenameWhiskey Lake-ULucienne
Memory SupportDDR3, DDR4DDR4
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.

SpecCore i7-8665URyzen 5 5500U
Cores46
Threads812
Clock Speed1900.0 MHz2.1 GHz
Turbo Clock4.8 GHz4.0 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier19.0x21.0x
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.

SpecCore i7-8665URyzen 5 5500U
L1 Cache64 KB64 KB
L2 Cache256 KB512 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.

SpecCore i7-8665URyzen 5 5500U
SocketIntel BGA 1528AMD Socket FP6
PCI ExpressPCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x12
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
TJ Max100 °C105 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecCore i7-8665URyzen 5 5500U
Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 620Radeon Graphics 448SP
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, 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, vPro, Boost 2.0MMX, 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.