Intel Core i7-8706G vs AMD Ryzen 5 5500U

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Performance
Core i7-8706G
9,57926% of 36,991
Ryzen 5 5500U5% better
10,04027% of 36,991

The Ryzen 5 5500U has 5% better performance than the Core i7-8706G for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core i7-8706G
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Ryzen 5 5500U
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Summary

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About the Intel Core i7-8706G CPU

The Intel Core i7-8706G is a 4-core (8-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2018. It is part of Intel's Core i7 lineup, which is based on the Kaby Lake-G microarchitecture. The i7-8706G is compatible with Intel BGA 2270 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon RX Vega M GL integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i7-8706G supports DDR4 memory. In terms of cache, the Core i7-8706G 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 i7-8706G 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 3.1 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.1 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 i7-8706G includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon RX Vega M GL. 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 i7-8706G has the 257th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 25.90% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

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 i7-8706GRyzen 5 5500U
ManufacturerIntelAMD
SeriesCore i7Ryzen 5
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2018Q1 2021
Production StatusActiveActive
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core i7-8706G
9,57926% of 36,991
Ryzen 5 5500U5% better
10,04027% of 36,991

The Ryzen 5 5500U has 5% better performance than the Core i7-8706G for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i7-8706G is ranked 257th with a score of 9,579, and the Ryzen 5 5500U is ranked 246th with a score of 10,040.

Performance per dollar
Core i7-8706G
No data available
Ryzen 5 5500U
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Core i7-8706G and the Ryzen 5 5500U 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:Core i7-8706G or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i5-1230U10,067+5%
Ryzen 5 4680U10,051+5%
Ryzen 5 5500U10,040+5%
Core i7-7820HK10,019+5%
Core i7-7920HQ10,006+4%
Core i7-6820HQ9,731+2%
Ryzen 7 4700U9,601.5+0%
Core i7-8706G9,579
Core i7-6820HK9,468-1%
Core i5-1135G79,456-1%

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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BenchmarkCore i7-8706GRyzen 5 5500U
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
9,579
10,040
(+4.81%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
3,789
5,074.5
(+33.93%)
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
781
1,247
(+59.67%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
172
177
(+2.91%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
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4,531
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
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1,286
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
8,095
13,046
(+61.16%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
2,383
2,442
(+2.48%)
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 i7-8706GRyzen 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 i7-8706GRyzen 5 5500U
SeriesCore i7Ryzen 5
MicroarchitectureKaby Lake-GZen 2
CodenameKaby Lake GLucienne
Memory SupportDDR4DDR4
Memory Channels--Dual-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 i7-8706GRyzen 5 5500U
Cores46
Threads812
Clock Speed3.1 GHz2.1 GHz
Turbo Clock4.1 GHz4.0 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier31.0x21.0x
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 i7-8706GRyzen 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 i7-8706GRyzen 5 5500U
SocketIntel BGA 2270AMD Socket FP6
PCI Express--PCIe 3.0 x12
Thermal Design Power (TDP)65 W15 W
Tcase Max72 °C--
TJ Max--105 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecCore i7-8706GRyzen 5 5500U
Integrated GraphicsRadeon RX Vega M GLRadeon 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, MPX, SGX, 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.