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.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-7820EQ Name AMD Ryzen 5 3500
Intel Core i 7000H Group AMD Ryzen 3000
7 Generation 3
Intel Core i7 Family AMD Ryzen 5
 
 

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.
No Overclocking Yes
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.1 GHz
8 Threads 6
Yes Hyperthreading No
4x Cores 6x
3.0 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
4 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
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.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
24 Execution units --
Q2/2016 Release date --
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
9.5 Generation --
12 Direct X --
14 nm Technology --
Intel HD Graphics 630 GPU name
 
 

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

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.
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-3200
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
38.4 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 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
35 W TDP down None
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

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.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
8.0 MB L3-Cache 32.0 MB
Q1/2017 Release date Q4/2019
378 $ Release price 125 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
BGA 1440 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Kaby Lake H Architecture Matisse (Zen 2)
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
14 nm Technology 7 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)