Intel Core i7-7500U vs AMD 3015e

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Intel Core i7-7500U or Intel Core i7-7500U – 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 i7-7500U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2016 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-7500U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
The AMD 3015e features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2020 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD E series.
To use the AMD 3015e, you'll need a motherboard with a FT5 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-7500U Name AMD 3015e
Intel Core i7 Family AMD E
7 Generation 4
Intel Core i 7000U Group AMD 3000e/Ce
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-7500U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7500U is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
The AMD 3015e has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD 3015e is 1.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.3 GHz.
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.3 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.7 GHz Frequency 1.2 GHz
4 Threads 4
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 1.6 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-7500U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-7500U uses the Intel HD Graphics 620, 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 3015e has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD 3015e uses the AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics, which has 192 texture shaders
and 3 execution units.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.6 GHz
Q2/2016 Release date Q1/2018
12 Direct X 12
Intel HD Graphics 620 GPU name AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 192
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
24 Execution units 3
9.5 Generation 8
1.05 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 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 1
32.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR4-1600
 
 

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 6 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 105 °C
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 6 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-7500U 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 AMD 3015e is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q4/2016 Release date Q3/2020
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.0 MB
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 --
Kaby Lake U Architecture Dali (Zen)
14 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1356 Socket FT5
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
-- 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 4.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7500U
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
1826
1826
AMD 3015e
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
974
974

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7500U
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
842
842
AMD 3015e
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
528
528