AMD Ryzen 3 7320C vs Intel Core i7-8750H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data tells a clear story: the Intel Core i7-8750H takes the majority of wins, but the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C secures a few significant victories that redefine how these two mobile processors should be evaluated. Out of 17 head-to-head benchmarks, the Intel part wins 13, while the AMD chip wins 4. The winning margins, however, are not uniform, and the AMD processor's successes are disproportionately large.

In multi-core rendering, the Intel Core i7-8750H leads by a consistent margin. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, Intel scores 834 against AMD's 708, a 15.1% advantage. That same delta carries through Cinebench R20 (3475 vs 2950, also 15.1%) and Cinebench R23 (8274 vs 7025, again 15.1%). The pattern is nearly identical in single-core rendering: Cinebench R15 single-core shows Intel at 117 versus AMD's 99 (15.4% ahead), R20 single-core has Intel at 490 versus 416 (15.1%), and R23 single-core shows 1168 versus 991 (15.2%). These are broad, consistent wins across the Cinebench suite, indicating the Intel chip holds a structural edge in both lightly threaded and fully threaded CPU rendering workloads.

The PassMark suite reveals a different competitive landscape. Intel wins PassMark integer math with 35629 versus 32247, a 9.5% margin, and random string sorting with 18622 versus 16973, an 8.9% margin. The gap widens in floating point math, where Intel scores 22179 against AMD's 14071, a 36.6% advantage. Extended instructions show the largest Intel lead: 8637 versus 3663, a 57.6% difference. Prime number finding also goes Intel's way, 27 versus 18 (33.3% ahead), as does PassMark physics (604 versus 500, a 17.2% margin) and PassMark multithread (9799 versus 8265, 15.7% ahead).

The AMD Ryzen 3 7320C wins are concentrated but emphatic. PassMark data encryption is a blowout: AMD scores 5443 against Intel's 3388, a 60.7% advantage, the single largest delta in either direction across all recorded tests. Data compression also favors AMD, with a 144465 score versus 139418, a 3.6% edge. In PassMark single-threaded tests, AMD wins both recorded instances with a score of 2439 against Intel's 2276, a 7.2% lead. These wins matter: encryption and single-thread responsiveness are not trivial workloads, and the AMD chip is decisively better in the former.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 3 7320C is built on the Zen 2 architecture, codenamed Mendocino, part of the 7000 series, and fabricated on TSMC's 6 nm process. The Intel Core i7-8750H uses the Coffee Lake architecture, specifically Coffee Lake-H, on Intel's 14 nm process. That process gap is substantial: 6 nm versus 14 nm, which helps explain the power and efficiency differences between the two.

Core counts differ markedly. AMD offers 4 cores and 8 threads, while Intel provides 6 cores and 12 threads. Both have base clocks under 2.5 GHz: AMD at 2.40 GHz and Intel at 2.20 GHz, but both boost to 4.10 GHz. The thermal design power tells a major story: the AMD chip is rated at 15 W, while the Intel part is rated at 45 W. That is a threefold difference in power envelope, yet the Intel chip only manages a roughly 15% lead in multi-core rendering, a point worth noting for efficiency-focused designs.

Cache hierarchies also differ. Both allocate 64 KB of L1 cache per core, but AMD uses 512 KB of L2 per core, double Intel's 256 KB per core. The shared L3 cache strongly favors Intel: 12 MB shared versus AMD's 4 MB shared. The Intel chip also has a larger die at 149 mm², compared to AMD's 100 mm².

Memory support is another dividing line. The AMD Ryzen 3 7320C supports LPDDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus with a recorded bandwidth of 88.0 GB/s. The Intel Core i7-8750H supports DDR4, and the database lists no memory bus width or bandwidth figure for it. Both lack ECC memory support. The AMD chip also specifies PCIe Gen 3 with 4 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part has no PCIe details recorded. Integrated graphics differ too: AMD ships the Radeon 610M, Intel the UHD 630. The AMD processor is currently marked as Active in production, while the Intel part is End-of-life, with a release date of April 2018 versus May 2023 for the AMD chip.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-8750H is the stronger all-around compute engine, particularly in rendering, physics, and math-heavy workloads. Its Cinebench results, both single-core and multi-core, are consistently about 15% higher. In PassMark physics, floating point math, prime number finding, and extended instructions, Intel's lead ranges from 17.2% to 57.6%. For users running CPU renderers, scientific calculations, or any workload that leverages broad instruction sets, the Intel chip is the clear choice from the recorded data.

The AMD Ryzen 3 7320C wins in specific, high-value niches. Data encryption performance is exceptional, beating Intel by 60.7%, which matters for security software, VPNs, and encrypted storage. Data compression is marginally better at 3.6%, useful for archive handling and file transfer workloads. The single-thread PassMark score is 7.2% higher, indicating snappier responsiveness in lightly threaded applications despite the lower core count. The AMD chip achieves these wins while drawing a fraction of the power: 15 W versus 45 W. For battery-driven mobile devices where encryption, compression, and quick single-thread tasks dominate, the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C holds a meaningful advantage.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 7320C | Intel Core i7-8750H |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 4 | 6 |

| Threads | 8 | 12 |

| Base clock | 2.40 GHz | 2.20 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.10 GHz | 4.10 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FT6 | Intel BGA 1440 |

| Architecture | Zen 2 | Coffee Lake |

| Codename | Mendocino | Coffee Lake-H |

| Process node | 6 nm | 14 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 100 mm² | 149 mm² |

| L2 cache | 512 KB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 4 MB (shared) | 12 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | LPDDR5 | DDR4 |

| Memory bandwidth | 88.0 GB/s | Not recorded |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 4 Lanes (CPU only) | Not recorded |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 610M | UHD 630 |

| Production status | Active | End-of-life |

| Release date | 2023-05-22 | 2018-04-01 |

Both processors share a 4.10 GHz boost clock, 64 KB of L1 cache per core, and a locked multiplier. Neither supports ECC memory. Both target the mobile segment.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher single-core score in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core i7-8750H scores 1168, while the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 991, a 15.2% difference in Intel's favor.

Q: Is the AMD chip better at any major benchmark?

A: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 3 7320C wins PassMark data encryption by 60.7%, data compression by 3.6%, and both recorded PassMark single-thread tests by 7.2%.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The Intel Core i7-8750H has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the power consumption difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 7320C is rated at 15 W TDP, while the Intel Core i7-8750H is rated at 45 W TDP.

Q: Which processor is newer?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 7320C was released on 2023-05-22 and remains Active in production. The Intel Core i7-8750H was released on 2018-04-01 and is marked End-of-life.

Q: How do the overall benchmark averages compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 7320C has an average benchmark score of 14277, placing it at the 69th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core i7-8750H has an average score of 13868, placing it at the 68th percentile.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear split by workload and use case. For users who prioritize raw compute throughput in rendering, physics simulation, floating point math, and extended instruction workloads, the Intel Core i7-8750H is the stronger processor. Its Cinebench wins across R15, R20, and R23, both single-core and multi-core, are all in the 15% range. Its PassMark physics lead is 17.2%, floating point math lead is 36.6%, and extended instructions lead is 57.6%. The 6-core, 12-thread configuration provides a structural advantage that shows up across the database's multi-threaded tests.

For users who need efficient, secure, and responsive mobile computing, the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C is the better fit. Its 15 W TDP, compared to Intel's 45 W, makes it the obvious choice for power-sensitive designs. The 60.7% lead in data encryption is the largest performance gap in either direction, and the 7.2% single-thread PassMark win indicates better responsiveness in everyday, lightly threaded tasks. The newer production status and 6 nm process also suggest a longer operational lifespan.

The average benchmark scores tell a nuanced story: AMD's average is 14277 versus Intel's 13868, a modest overall edge for AMD despite losing 13 of 17 head-to-head tests. That apparent contradiction resolves when considering the size of AMD's wins: the encryption blowout and single-thread advantage pull the average up. The percentile rankings agree, with AMD at the 69th percentile and Intel at the 68th. Neither chip dominates the other outright. Choose Intel for heavy compute, AMD for efficiency, encryption, and single-thread responsiveness.