AMD Ryzen 5 7640U vs Intel Core i7-1280P

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AMD Ryzen 5 7640U or AMD Ryzen 5 7640U – 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 AMD Ryzen 5 7640U features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2023 and belongs to the 6 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U, you'll need a motherboard with a FP8 socket.
The Intel Core i7-1280P features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-1280P, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
AMD Ryzen 5 7640U Name Intel Core i7-1280P
AMD Ryzen 5 Family Intel Core i7
6 Generation 12
AMD Ryzen 7040 Group Intel Core i 1200P/1200U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 5 7640U has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.9 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-1280P has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.8 GHz.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
4.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
None None 4.8 GHz
None None 1.3 GHz
None None 1.8 GHz
None None 8x Gracemont
None None 6x Golden Cove
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
3.5 GHz Frequency None
None None 3.6 GHz
12 Threads 20
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6 CPU Cores 14
6x Zen 4 Cores None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 5 7640U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U uses the AMD Radeon 760M Graphics, which has 512 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-1280P has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-1280P uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake), which has 768 texture shaders
and 96 execution units.
1.0 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2022
12 Direct X 12.1
AMD Radeon 760M Graphics GPU name Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake)
4 nm Technology 10 nm
-- Max. displays --
512 Shaders 768
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
8 Execution units 96
10 Generation 13
2.6 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.45 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

AMD dedicated AI XDNA Technology AI specifications --
AMD Ryzen AI 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 AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode VP8 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AV1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 256.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 89.6 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 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
256.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
89.6 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
DDR5-5600, LPDDR5X-7500 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200
 
 

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 28 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP (PL2) 64 W
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 28 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 5 7640U is manufactured using a 4 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-1280P is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 24.0 MB cache.
Q3/2023 Release date Q1/2022
-- Part Number --
6.0 MB L2-Cache 11.5 MB
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Phoenix (Zen 4) Architecture Alder Lake U
4 nm Technology 10 nm
FP8 Socket BGA 1744
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
16.0 MB L3-Cache 24.0 MB