AMD Ryzen 5 3550H vs Intel Core i7-4710HQ

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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AMD Ryzen 5 3550H or AMD Ryzen 5 3550H – 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 5 3550H features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 3550H, you'll need a motherboard with a FP5 socket.
The Intel Core i7-4710HQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4710HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
AMD Ryzen 3000H Group Intel Core i 4000M/4000H
2 Generation 4
Mobile Segment Mobile
AMD Ryzen 5 3550H Name Intel Core i7-4710HQ
AMD Ryzen 5 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 3550H is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-4710HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4710HQ is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
8 Threads 8
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.5 GHz
2.1 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 5 3550H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 3550H 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 i7-4710HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4710HQ uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
512 Shaders 160
Q1/2018 Release date Q2/2013
14 nm Technology 22 nm
12 Direct X 11.1
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
8 Execution units 20
1.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
8 Generation 7.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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 VP8 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 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 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333
Yes ECC No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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 47 W watts.
12 W TDP down None
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 47 W
105 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 5 3550H is manufactured using a 12 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 i7-4710HQ is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q1/2019 Release date Q2/2014
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
12 nm Technology 22 nm
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price --
Picasso (Zen+) Architecture Haswell H
4.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
FP5 Socket BGA 1168
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4710HQ
4C 8T @ 2.5 GHz
13011
13011
AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
11645
11645

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
3625
3625
Intel Core i7-4710HQ
4C 8T @ 2.5 GHz
3538
3538

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4710HQ
4C 8T @ 2.5 GHz
3510
3510
AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
3127
3127

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
2842
2842
Intel Core i7-4710HQ
4C 8T @ 2.5 GHz
2780
2780

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
1869
1869
Intel Core i7-4710HQ
4C 8T @ 2.5 GHz
1508
1508

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4710HQ
4C 8T @ 2.5 GHz
1026
1026
AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
1021
1021

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
742
742
Intel Core i7-4710HQ
4C 8T @ 2.5 GHz
645
645

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Intel Core i7-4710HQ
4C 8T @ 2.5 GHz
561.8
561.8
AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
518.9
518.9

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
141
141
Intel Core i7-4710HQ
4C 8T @ 2.5 GHz
135
135