Intel Core i3-7020U vs AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748

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Intel Core i3-7020U or Intel Core i3-7020U – 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 Intel Core i3-7020U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2018 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-7020U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2020 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen Embedded V series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748, you'll need a motherboard with a FP6 socket.
Intel Core i 7000U Group AMD Ryzen Embedded V2000
7 Generation 2
Intel Core i3-7020U Name AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3 Family AMD Ryzen Embedded V
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-7020U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-7020U is 2.3 GHz
The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.25 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
None None 4.25 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2.3 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
2 CPU Cores 8
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2x Cores 8x
4 Threads 16
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-7020U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-7020U uses the Intel HD Graphics 620, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 uses the AMD Radeon 7 Graphics (Renoir), which has 448 texture shaders
and 7 execution units.
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
14 nm Technology 7 nm
12 Direct X 12
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
24 Execution units 7
Q2/2016 Release date Q1/2020
Intel HD Graphics 620 GPU name AMD Radeon 7 Graphics (Renoir)
192 Shaders 448
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 1.6 GHz
9.5 Generation 9
-- 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 34.1 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 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-3200
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
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 45 W watts.
None TDP up 54 W
None TDP down 35 W
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
100 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-7020U 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 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
14 nm Technology 7 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Q3/2018 Release date Q4/2020
281 $ Release price --
0 bytes L2-Cache 4.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
3.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
BGA 1356 Socket FP6
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Kaby Lake U Architecture Grey Hawk (Zen 2)