AMD Ryzen 7 2700U vs Intel Core i5-8265U

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AMD Ryzen 7 2700U or AMD Ryzen 7 2700U – 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 7 2700U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 2700U, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Core i5-8265U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-8265U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U Name Intel Core i5-8265U
AMD Ryzen 7 Family Intel Core i5
1 Generation 8
AMD Ryzen 2000U Group Intel Core i 8000U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 2700U is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-8265U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-8265U is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.2 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
8 Threads 8
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.3 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 7 2700U uses the AMD Radeon Vega 10 Graphics, which has 640 texture shaders
and 10 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-8265U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-8265U uses the Intel UHD Graphics 620, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
1.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
Q1/2018 Release date Q3/2016
12 Direct X 12
AMD Radeon Vega 10 Graphics GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 620
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
640 Shaders 192
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
10 Execution units 24
8 Generation 9.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
 
 

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 AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 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.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2400
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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.
25 W TDP up None
95 °C Tjunction max --
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
12 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 7 2700U 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 i5-8265U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q4/2017 Release date Q3/2018
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
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
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Raven Ridge (Zen) Architecture Whiskey Lake U
14 nm Technology 14 nm
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket BGA 1356
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
225 $ Release price 385 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
4.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 2700U
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
12528
12528
Intel Core i5-8265U
4C 8T @ 1.6 GHz
11787
11787

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-8265U
4C 8T @ 1.6 GHz
4211
4211
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
3679
3679

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-8265U
4C 8T @ 1.6 GHz
3267
3267
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
2930
2930

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-8265U
4C 8T @ 1.6 GHz
2806
2806
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
2411
2411

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 2700U
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
2586
2586
Intel Core i5-8265U
4C 8T @ 1.6 GHz
1674
1674

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-8265U
4C 8T @ 1.6 GHz
1737
1737
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
1539
1539

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-8265U
4C 8T @ 1.6 GHz
1286
1286
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
1040
1040

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 2700U
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
823
823
Intel Core i5-8265U
4C 8T @ 1.6 GHz
606
606

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 2700U
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
662
662
Intel Core i5-8265U
4C 8T @ 1.6 GHz
549
549

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Intel Core i5-8265U
4C 8T @ 1.6 GHz
637.2
637.2
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
576.6
576.6