AMD Ryzen 3 7440U vs Intel Core i7-10850H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a clear overall winner, but the margin varies significantly by workload type. The AMD Ryzen 3 7440U wins 11 of the 19 recorded comparisons, while the Intel Core i7-10850H takes 8. The most decisive AMD victories come in rendering and encryption workloads. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Ryzen 3 7440U scores 11042 against the Intel chip's 9786, a delta of -11.4% from Intel's perspective. The same pattern holds across the entire Cinebench suite: R15 multi-core shows 1112 versus 986 (-11.3%), R20 multi-core shows 4637 versus 4110 (-11.4%), and R15 single-core shows 156 versus 139 (-10.9%). The Ryzen chip also leads in Cinebench R20 single-core with 654 versus 580 (-11.3%) and R23 single-core with 1558 versus 1381 (-11.4%).

The single largest performance gap appears in Geekbench single-core, where the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U scores 2003 against Intel's 1327, a delta of -33.7%. This is a substantial advantage for the Zen 4 architecture in lightly threaded, latency-sensitive tasks. Geekbench multi-core also favors AMD, with 5806 versus 4997, a -13.9% delta. PassMark physics shows AMD ahead by a wide margin, 939 versus 718 (-23.5%), and PassMark multi-thread favors AMD as well, 12991 versus 11643 (-10.4%).

Data encryption is another major AMD win. The Ryzen 3 7440U posts 9215 in PassMark data encryption versus Intel's 3890, a delta of -57.8%. This indicates a massive advantage in cryptographic workloads, likely driven by architectural improvements in instruction handling.

The Intel Core i7-10850H, despite losing most comparisons, holds notable wins in specific areas. Floating-point math shows Intel ahead by 24.3%, with 25216 versus 20291. Integer math also favors Intel, 39919 versus 36758, an 8.6% delta. Data compression sees Intel at 165882 versus AMD's 153689, a 7.9% advantage. The remaining Intel wins are narrow: extended instructions (10381 versus 10356, 0.2%), prime number finding (41 versus 40, 2.5%), random string sorting (21537 versus 21479, 0.3%), and single-thread PassMark (2668 versus 2614, 2.1%).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design eras. The Intel Core i7-10850H is built on a 14 nm process at Intel's foundry, using the Comet Lake-H architecture. It has 6 cores and 12 threads. The AMD Ryzen 3 7440U uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, based on the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix2 codename. AMD's chip has 4 cores and 8 threads, yet it outperforms the 6-core Intel part in most benchmarks. The recorded data shows AMD's process advantage translates directly into higher efficiency and per-core performance.

Cache configurations differ substantially. Both share 64 KB L1 per core, but Intel has 256 KB L2 per core while AMD has 1 MB L2 per core. The L3 cache is 12 MB shared on Intel versus 8 MB shared on AMD. Memory support also diverges: Intel uses DDR4 with dual-channel bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s, while AMD uses DDR5 with dual-channel bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Ryzen chip supports ECC memory; the Intel part does not.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. Intel provides Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while AMD provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics on Intel versus Radeon 740M on AMD. The AMD chip has a much newer release date, with the database showing 2023-05-02 versus 2020-04-01 for Intel. AMD's die size is listed at 137 mm² with 20,900 million transistors; no die size or transistor count is recorded for Intel. The socket types are entirely different: Intel BGA 1440 for the i7-10850H and AMD Socket FP7 for the Ryzen 3 7440U. Base clocks are 2.70 GHz on Intel versus 3.00 GHz on AMD; boost clocks are 5.10 GHz versus 4.70 GHz. Thermal design power differs, with Intel rated at 45 W and AMD at 28 W.

The Verdict

The data points to the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U as the stronger processor for most workloads. Despite having fewer cores and threads, it leads in every Cinebench test, both Geekbench tests, PassMark physics, PassMark multi-thread, and PassMark data encryption. The average benchmark score for AMD is 15682 with a percentile of 69, while Intel's average is 16204 with a percentile of 70. These aggregate numbers are close, but the head-to-head deltas reveal where each chip excels.

The Intel Core i7-10850H retains an edge in math-heavy and compression tasks. Its 24.3% lead in floating-point math and 8.6% lead in integer math suggest it handles number-crunching workloads better. The 7.9% advantage in data compression also points to certain server or archival use cases. However, the single-core PassMark win for Intel is marginal at 2.1%, and the encryption deficit is severe at -57.8%.

For a mobile user, the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U appears more compelling. It delivers higher multi-core performance in rendering benchmarks while drawing less power according to the TDP figures (28 W versus 45 W). The Ryzen chip also offers newer memory support and a smaller process node. Users who prioritize floating-point math, integer math, or data compression would find the Intel part competitive, but those workloads are narrower in scope than the broad rendering and general-purpose wins AMD achieves.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification category. Core count: Intel has 6, AMD has 4. Threads: Intel has 12, AMD has 8. Base clock: Intel at 2.70 GHz, AMD at 3.00 GHz. Boost clock: Intel at 5.10 GHz, AMD at 4.70 GHz. TDP: Intel at 45 W, AMD at 28 W. Socket: Intel BGA 1440 versus AMD Socket FP7. Architecture: Comet Lake versus Zen 4. Codename: Comet Lake-H versus Phoenix2. Process node: 14 nm versus 4 nm. Foundry: Intel versus TSMC.

Cache: L1 is identical at 64 KB per core, but L2 differs (256 KB per core on Intel versus 1 MB per core on AMD). L3 is 12 MB shared on Intel versus 8 MB shared on AMD. Memory support: DDR4 versus DDR5. Memory bandwidth: 46.9 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory: false on Intel, true on AMD. PCIe: Gen 3 with 16 lanes versus Gen 4 with 14 lanes. Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics versus Radeon 740M. Release date: 2020-04-01 versus 2023-05-02. Transistors: not recorded for Intel, 20,900 million for AMD. Die size: not recorded for Intel, 137 mm² for AMD. Part numbers also differ: SRH8P for Intel, and 100-000001068(FP7r2) or 100-000001071(FP7) for AMD.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-10850H has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz.

Q: How does the AMD chip compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 7440U scores 11042, which is 11.4% higher than the Intel Core i7-10850H's 9786.

Q: Does the Intel processor win any benchmark by a large margin?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i7-10850H leads in PassMark floating-point math by 24.3%, scoring 25216 versus 20291 for AMD.

Q: What is the largest single benchmark gap between the two?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark data encryption, where the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U scores 9215 versus Intel's 3890, a delta of -57.8% from Intel's perspective.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 7440U supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core i7-10850H does not.

Q: How do their memory bandwidth figures compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 7440U has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s with DDR5, while the Intel Core i7-10850H has 46.9 GB/s with DDR4.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 7440U wins in rendering, general multi-threaded workloads, physics simulation, encryption, and single-core performance. Every Cinebench test (R15, R20, R23, both single and multi-core) goes to AMD. Geekbench single-core and multi-core also favor AMD, with the single-core gap being particularly large at -33.7%. PassMark physics shows AMD ahead by 23.5%, and PassMark multi-thread by 10.4%. Data encryption is overwhelmingly AMD's domain, with a 57.8% lead.

The Intel Core i7-10850H wins in arithmetic and compression tasks. Floating-point math is its strongest category, with a 24.3% advantage. Integer math follows at 8.6%. Data compression shows a 7.9% lead. The remaining Intel wins are narrow: extended instructions (0.2%), prime number finding (2.5%), random string sorting (0.3%), and single-thread PassMark (2.1%).

For a user prioritizing rendering performance, cryptographic workloads, or modern memory support, the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U is the clear choice based on the recorded data. For workloads involving heavy floating-point calculations, integer operations, or data compression, the Intel Core i7-10850H retains measurable advantages. The AMD chip achieves its wins while having fewer cores and a lower TDP, which underscores the efficiency of the Zen 4 architecture on a 4 nm process. The Intel chip's wins come despite its older 14 nm node and higher power envelope, indicating that raw core count and high boost clocks can still matter in specific computational domains.