AMD Ryzen 3 2200G vs Intel Core i7-6660U

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AMD Ryzen 3 2200G or AMD Ryzen 3 2200G – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 3 2200G features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 2200G, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Core i7-6660U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2016 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-6660U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
1 Generation 6
AMD Ryzen 3 Family Intel Core i7
AMD Ryzen 2000G Group Intel Core i 6000U
AMD Ryzen 3 2200G Name Intel Core i7-6660U
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 3 2200G has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 2200G is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-6660U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6660U is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
4 CPU Cores 2
4 Threads 4
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.4 GHz
3.5 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
4x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading Yes
3.65 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 3 2200G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 3 2200G uses the AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics, which has 512 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-6660U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-6660U uses the Intel Iris Graphics 540, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
8 Generation 9
Q1/2018 Release date Q3/2015
-- Max. displays --
8 Execution units 48
512 Shaders 384
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
1.1 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
14 nm Technology 14 nm
AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics GPU name Intel Iris Graphics 540
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
12 Direct X 12
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866
Yes AES-NI Yes
46.9 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
95 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
46 W TDP down 9.5 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 3 2200G is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-6660U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q1/2018 Release date Q1/2016
Raven Ridge (Zen) Architecture Skylake U
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
4.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket BGA 1356
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
95 $ Release price 415 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
3367
3367
Intel Core i7-6660U
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
2197
2197

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
2750
2750
Intel Core i7-6660U
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
1896
1896

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-6660U
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
1092
1092
AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1089
1089