AMD Ryzen 7 2700U vs Intel Core i7-7700HQ

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

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 i7-7700HQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-7700HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
AMD Ryzen 2000U Group Intel Core i 7000H
1 Generation 7
Mobile Segment Mobile
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U Name Intel Core i7-7700HQ
AMD Ryzen 7 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

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 i7-7700HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7700HQ is 2.8 GHz
8 Threads 8
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
2.2 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.4 GHz
 
 

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 i7-7700HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-7700HQ uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
640 Shaders 192
Q1/2018 Release date Q2/2016
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
10 Execution units 24
1.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
8 Generation 9.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
AMD Radeon Vega 10 Graphics GPU name Intel HD Graphics 630
 
 

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

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 64.0 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3-1866, DDR4-2400
Yes ECC No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W watts.
12 W TDP down None
25 W TDP up None
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
95 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

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 i7-7700HQ is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q4/2017 Release date Q1/2017
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
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
225 $ Release price --
Raven Ridge (Zen) Architecture Kaby Lake H
4.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux 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 --
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket BGA 1440
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700HQ
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
14668
14668
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
12528
12528

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700HQ
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
4271
4271
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
2586
2586

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700HQ
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
4039
4039
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
3679
3679

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700HQ
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
3689
3689
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
2930
2930

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700HQ
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
3324
3324
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
2411
2411

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700HQ
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
1760
1760
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
1539
1539

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700HQ
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
1701
1701
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
935
935

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700HQ
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
1178
1178
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
1040
1040

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700HQ
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
921
921
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
823
823

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700HQ
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
762
762
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
662
662

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

AMD Ryzen 7 2700U
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
576.6
576.6
Intel Core i7-7700HQ
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
506.8
506.8

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700HQ
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
390
390
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
120
120