AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U vs Intel Core i7-8565U

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U or AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U – 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 PRO 3700U 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 7 PRO series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U, you'll need a motherboard with a FP5 socket.
The Intel Core i7-8565U 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 i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-8565U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
AMD Ryzen 3000U Group Intel Core i 8000U
2 Generation 8
Mobile Segment Mobile
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U Name Intel Core i7-8565U
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-8565U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-8565U is 1.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
8 Threads 8
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.6 GHz
2.3 GHz Frequency 1.8 GHz
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U 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 i7-8565U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-8565U uses the Intel UHD Graphics 620, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
640 Shaders 192
Q1/2018 Release date Q3/2016
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
10 Execution units 24
1.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
8 Generation 9.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
AMD Radeon Vega 10 Graphics GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 620
 
 

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.
12 W TDP down None
35 W TDP up None
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
105 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U 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 i7-8565U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q1/2019 Release date Q3/2018
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
12 nm Technology 14 nm
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 385 $
Picasso (Zen+) Architecture Whiskey Lake U
4.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 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 --
FP5 Socket BGA 1356
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
13214
13214
Intel Core i7-8565U
4C 8T @ 1.8 GHz
12116
12116

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8565U
4C 8T @ 1.8 GHz
3660
3660
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
3115
3115

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8565U
4C 8T @ 1.8 GHz
3279
3279
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
2684
2684

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8565U
4C 8T @ 1.8 GHz
1518
1518
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
1515
1515

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-8565U
4C 8T @ 1.8 GHz
1376
1376
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
1020
1020