Intel Core i7-3720QM vs AMD Ryzen 5 4500U

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Intel Core i7-3720QM or Intel Core i7-3720QM – 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 i7-3720QM features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-3720QM, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1224 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 4500U features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2020 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 4500U, you'll need a motherboard with a FP6 socket.
3 Generation 3
Intel Core i7 Family AMD Ryzen 5
Intel Core i 3000M Group AMD Ryzen 4000U
Intel Core i7-3720QM Name AMD Ryzen 5 4500U
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-3720QM has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3720QM is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 5 4500U has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 4500U is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4 CPU Cores 6
8 Threads 6
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
2.6 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
4x Cores 6x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading No
None None 3.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-3720QM has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-3720QM uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 5 4500U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 4500U uses the AMD Radeon 6 Graphics (Renoir), which has 384 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
7 Generation 9
Q1/2011 Release date Q1/2020
-- Max. displays --
16 Execution units 6
128 Shaders 384
1.25 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 1.5 GHz
22 nm Technology 7 nm
Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU name AMD Radeon 6 Graphics (Renoir)
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
11.0 Direct X 12
 
 

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 JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No VP9 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
 
 

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 25.6 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.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-3200
Yes AES-NI Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 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 15 W watts.
None TDP up 25 W
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
105 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
None TDP down 10 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-3720QM is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 5 4500U is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q2/2012 Release date Q1/2020
Ivy Bridge H Architecture Renoir (Zen 2)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
6.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
22 nm Technology 7 nm
BGA 1224 Socket FP6
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
363 $ Release price --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 4500U
6C 6T @ 2.3 GHz
4620
4620
Intel Core i7-3720QM
4C 8T @ 2.6 GHz
2489
2489

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 4500U
6C 6T @ 2.3 GHz
4097
4097
Intel Core i7-3720QM
4C 8T @ 2.6 GHz
3044
3044

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 4500U
6C 6T @ 2.3 GHz
2065
2065
Intel Core i7-3720QM
4C 8T @ 2.6 GHz
1672
1672

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 4500U
6C 6T @ 2.3 GHz
1407
1407
Intel Core i7-3720QM
4C 8T @ 2.6 GHz
702
702