AMD Ryzen Embedded V1404I vs Intel Core i7-4700EC

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AMD Ryzen Embedded V1404I or AMD Ryzen Embedded V1404I – 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 Embedded V1404I features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen Embedded V series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1404I, you'll need a motherboard with a FP5 socket.
The Intel Core i7-4700EC features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4700EC, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1364 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen Embedded V1404I Name Intel Core i7-4700EC
AMD Ryzen Embedded V Family Intel Core i7
1 Generation 4
AMD Ryzen Embedded V1000 Group Intel Core i 4000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1404I has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1404I is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-4700EC has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4700EC is 2.7 GHz
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.0 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
8 Threads 8
2.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1404I has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1404I uses the AMD Radeon Vega 8 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 i7-4700EC has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4700EC uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
1.1 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
Q1/2018 Release date Q2/2013
12 Direct X 11.1
AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
14 nm Technology 22 nm
-- Max. displays --
512 Shaders 160
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
8 Execution units 20
8 Generation 7.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
 
 

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

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 51.2 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 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.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333
 
 

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 43 W watts.
25 W TDP up None
105 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 43 W
12 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1404I 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 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-4700EC is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q1/2018 Release date Q1/2014
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Great Horned Owl (Zen) Architecture Haswell S
14 nm Technology 22 nm
FP5 Socket BGA 1364
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
4.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB