Intel Core i5-1235U vs AMD Ryzen 7 7730U

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i5-1235U or Intel Core i5-1235U – 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 i5-1235U features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-1235U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 7 7730U features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 7730U, you'll need a motherboard with a FP6 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-1235U Name AMD Ryzen 7 7730U
Intel Core i 1200P/1200U Group AMD Ryzen 5025U/7000U
12 Generation 4
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Ryzen 7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-1235U has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The AMD Ryzen 7 7730U has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 7730U is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
8x Gracemont Cores B None
2x Golden Cove Cores A None
No Overclocking No
None None 4.5 GHz
12 Threads 16
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
0.9 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 8x Zen 3
None None 2.0 GHz
4.4 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
10 CPU Cores 8
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 2.8 GHz
1.3 GHz A-Core Frequency None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-1235U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-1235U uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake), which has 640 texture shaders
and 80 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 7 7730U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 7 7730U uses the AMD Radeon 8 Graphics (Renoir), which has 512 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 2.0 GHz
80 Execution units 8
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2020
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
640 Shaders 512
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
13 Generation 9
12.1 Direct X 12
10 nm Technology 7 nm
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) GPU name AMD Radeon 8 Graphics (Renoir)
 
 

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 AV1 No
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 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.
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
No ECC Yes
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.
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
None TDP down 8 W
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
55 W TDP (PL2) None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-1235U is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 7 7730U is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
6.5 MB L2-Cache 4.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
12.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Q1/2022 Release date Q4/2022
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
BGA 1744 Socket FP6
Alder Lake U Architecture Barcelo (Zen 3)
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
10 nm Technology 7 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 7 7730U
8C 16T @ 2.0 GHz
19670
19670
Intel Core i5-1235U
10C 12T @ 1.3 GHz
13681
13681

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-1235U
10C 12T @ 1.3 GHz
7764
7764
AMD Ryzen 7 7730U
8C 16T @ 2.0 GHz
6714
6714

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 7730U
8C 16T @ 2.0 GHz
7300
7300
Intel Core i5-1235U
10C 12T @ 1.3 GHz
4132
4132

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-1235U
10C 12T @ 1.3 GHz
2089
2089
AMD Ryzen 7 7730U
8C 16T @ 2.0 GHz
1857
1857

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-1235U
10C 12T @ 1.3 GHz
1479
1479
AMD Ryzen 7 7730U
8C 16T @ 2.0 GHz
1460
1460