Intel Core i5-8279U vs AMD Ryzen 7 3750H

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Intel Core i5-8279U or Intel Core i5-8279U – 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 i5-8279U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-8279U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1528 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 7 3750H features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 3750H, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-8279U Name AMD Ryzen 7 3750H
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Ryzen 7
8 Generation 2
Intel Core i 8000U Group AMD Ryzen 3000H
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-8279U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-8279U is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 7 3750H has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 3750H is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.4 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
8 Threads 8
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.5 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-8279U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-8279U uses the Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 7 3750H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 7 3750H uses the AMD Radeon Vega 10 Graphics, which has 640 texture shaders
and 10 execution units.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 1.4 GHz
Q4/2017 Release date Q1/2018
12 Direct X 12
Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 GPU name AMD Radeon Vega 10 Graphics
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
384 Shaders 640
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
48 Execution units 10
9.5 Generation 8
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
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 38.4 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
No ECC Yes
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2400
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 28 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 35 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 105 °C
28 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
None TDP down 12 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-8279U 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 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 7 3750H is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q2/2019 Release date Q1/2019
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Coffee Lake U Architecture Picasso (Zen+)
14 nm Technology 12 nm
BGA 1528 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
320 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-8279U
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
4382
4382
AMD Ryzen 7 3750H
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
3314
3314

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-8279U
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
3953
3953
AMD Ryzen 7 3750H
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
3155
3155

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 3750H
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
1809
1809
Intel Core i5-8279U
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
1702
1702

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-8279U
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
1255
1255
AMD Ryzen 7 3750H
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
1037
1037

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-8279U
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
1035
1035
AMD Ryzen 7 3750H
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
818
818

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 3750H
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
789
789
Intel Core i5-8279U
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
782
782

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-8279U
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
402
402
AMD Ryzen 7 3750H
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
367
367