AMD Ryzen 7 2700U vs Intel Core i7-8809G

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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 i7-8809G features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-8809G, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2270 socket.
AMD Ryzen 2000U Group Intel Core i 8000G
1 Generation 8
Mobile Segment Mobile
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U Name Intel Core i7-8809G
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 i7-8809G has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-8809G is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
8 Threads 8
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking Yes
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
2.2 GHz Frequency 3.1 GHz
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.7 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 i7-8809G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-8809G uses the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH Graphics, which has 1536 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
640 Shaders 1536
Q1/2018 Release date Q1/2018
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12.1
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 4.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
10 Execution units 24
1.3 GHz GPU frequency 1.06 GHz
8 Generation 8
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.19 GHz
AMD Radeon Vega 10 Graphics GPU name AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH Graphics
 
 

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 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 100 W watts.
12 W TDP down None
25 W TDP up None
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 100 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 i7-8809G is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q4/2017 Release date Q1/2018
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 G Refresh
4.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
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 2270
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8809G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
15980
15980
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
12528
12528

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8809G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
4732
4732
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
2930
2930

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-8809G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
4465
4465
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
3679
3679

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8809G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
4291
4291
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
2411
2411

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8809G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
2222
2222
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
1539
1539

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8809G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
2095
2095
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
935
935

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-8809G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
1412
1412
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
1040
1040

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-8809G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
1120
1120
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
665
665

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8809G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
830
830
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 i7-8809G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
415.8
415.8

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-8809G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
429
429
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
120
120