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
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U Name Intel Core i7-8809G
Mobile Segment Mobile
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.
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.7 GHz
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2.2 GHz Frequency 3.1 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking Yes
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 4x
8 Threads 8
 
 

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.
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.19 GHz
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12.1
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 4.0 GB
10 Execution units 24
Q1/2018 Release date Q1/2018
AMD Radeon Vega 10 Graphics GPU name AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH Graphics
640 Shaders 1536
1.3 GHz GPU frequency 1.06 GHz
8 Generation 8
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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 h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC 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.
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.
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2400
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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.
25 W TDP up None
12 W TDP down 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.
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
14 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Part Number --
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Q4/2017 Release date Q1/2018
225 $ Release price --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
4.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket BGA 2270
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Raven Ridge (Zen) Architecture Kaby Lake G Refresh
 
 

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