Intel Core i7-7820EQ vs AMD Ryzen 5 3500

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Intel Core i7-7820EQ or Intel Core i7-7820EQ – 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 i7-7820EQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-7820EQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3500 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 3500, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
7 Generation 3
Intel Core i7 Family AMD Ryzen 5
Intel Core i 7000H Group AMD Ryzen 3000
Intel Core i7-7820EQ Name AMD Ryzen 5 3500
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-7820EQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7820EQ is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3500 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 3500 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 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
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.1 GHz
3.0 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
4x Cores 6x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking Yes
Yes Hyperthreading No
None None 4.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-7820EQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-7820EQ uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, 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 5 3500 does not have integrated graphics.
9.5 Generation --
Q2/2016 Release date --
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units --
192 Shaders --
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
14 nm Technology --
Intel HD Graphics 630 GPU name
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
12 Direct X --
 
 

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

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 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 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
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-3200
Yes AES-NI Yes
38.4 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 65 W watts.
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
35 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-7820EQ 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 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3500 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
Q1/2017 Release date Q4/2019
Kaby Lake H Architecture Matisse (Zen 2)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
8.0 MB L3-Cache 32.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
14 nm Technology 7 nm
BGA 1440 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
378 $ Release price 125 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes