AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 vs Intel Core i7-1068NG7 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher base clock speed?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 has a base clock of 3.50 GHz, significantly higher than the Intel Core i7-1068NG7’s 2.30 GHz. This reflects the AMD chip’s desktop-oriented design versus the Intel chip’s mobile focus.

Q: How do the two chips compare in single-core Cinebench R23 performance?

A: The Intel Core i7-1068NG7 scores 1102, just 0.5% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500’s 1096. This effectively makes them equal in single-threaded workloads, despite the Intel part having a 4.10 GHz boost clock versus AMD’s 3.70 GHz.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 features 16 MB of shared L3 cache, double the 8 MB found on the Intel Core i7-1068NG7. This larger cache is a hallmark of AMD’s Zen architecture.

Q: What is the production status of each CPU?

A: The Intel Core i7-1068NG7 is marked as end-of-life, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 is listed as active production. This suggests the AMD part remains a current product in the market.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel Core i7-1068NG7 does not. This gives the AMD chip added flexibility for enthusiasts adjusting clock speeds.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference between them?

A: The Intel chip averages 2259, while the AMD chip averages 2246. The Intel part leads by 0.6%, which is within the margin of error for most testing scenarios.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent fundamentally different design philosophies from their respective manufacturers. The Intel Core i7-1068NG7 is built on Ice Lake-U architecture using a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 uses the original Zen architecture on a 14 nm process from GlobalFoundries. This gives the Intel chip a process advantage, but the AMD chip compensates with a larger physical design.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 contains 4,800 million transistors on a 192 mm² die, while the Intel Core i7-1068NG7 has a smaller 123 mm² die with no transistor count listed. The AMD chip’s larger die accommodates more cache: 16 MB of shared L3 versus Intel’s 8 MB. Per-core cache also favors AMD, with 96 KB of L1 and 512 KB of L2 per core, compared to Intel’s 64 KB L1 and 256 KB L2 per core.

Clock behavior differentiates them sharply. The Intel chip has a 2.30 GHz base clock but boosts to 4.10 GHz, a 1.80 GHz range. The AMD chip starts higher at 3.50 GHz base but only boosts to 3.70 GHz, a narrow 0.20 GHz range. This reflects Intel’s aggressive turbo strategy for mobile parts versus AMD’s steady desktop clocks.

The Intel part integrates Iris Plus graphics, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 has no integrated graphics listed. Intel’s chip uses a BGA 1344 socket and targets the mobile segment, whereas AMD uses Socket AM4 for desktop builds. The Intel chip supports PCIe Gen 3; AMD’s PCIe support is not listed in the data.

Memory support shows both use DDR4 in dual-channel configuration, but Intel lists 51.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth while AMD’s bandwidth is not specified. Neither supports ECC memory. The Intel chip’s part number is SRG0U, and AMD’s is YD150BBBM4GAE. The AMD chip is from the 1000 series with a Zen (Summit Ridge) codename, while Intel’s is Ice Lake-U with Sunny Cove-U cores.

The Verdict

The data paints a picture of near-perfect parity. Across all six head-to-head Cinebench benchmarks, the Intel Core i7-1068NG7 wins every test, but the largest margin is just 0.6%. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 never wins a single benchmark in this comparison.

For multi-core workloads, the Intel chip leads by 0.6% in both Cinebench R15 (787 vs 782) and R23 (7810 vs 7766), and by 0.6% in R20 (3280 vs 3261). Single-core results are even tighter, with a 0.4% lead in R20 (462 vs 460), 0.5% in R23 (1102 vs 1096), and a dead tie of 110 in R15.

Given the average benchmark score of 2259 for Intel versus 2246 for AMD, and both sitting at the 47th percentile of all CPUs, neither chip offers a decisive performance advantage. The choice comes down to platform and use case. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 is a desktop part with an unlocked multiplier, active production status, and a 65 W TDP. The Intel Core i7-1068NG7 is a mobile part with integrated graphics, a 28 W TDP, and end-of-life status.

Pick the AMD chip if you are building a desktop system, want overclocking capability, and prefer a larger L3 cache. Pick the Intel chip if you need integrated graphics, are constrained to a mobile platform, or want the slight edge in every benchmark recorded here. The performance delta is so small that other factors like socket compatibility and market availability should drive the decision.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i7-1068NG7 | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 |

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

| Base Clock | 2.30 GHz | 3.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.10 GHz | 3.70 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 65 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1344 | AMD Socket AM4 |

| Architecture | Ice Lake | Zen |

| Codename | Ice Lake-U | Zen (Summit Ridge) |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 14 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | GlobalFoundries |

| Transistors | Not listed | 4,800 million |

| Die Size | 123 mm² | 192 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 96 KB (per core) |

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

| L3 Cache | 8 MB (shared) | 16 MB (shared) |

| Memory Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | Not listed |

| Integrated Graphics | Iris Plus | None listed |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Production Status | End-of-life | Active |

| Release Date | 2019-07-31 | 2017-06-28 |

| Launch MSRP | $320 | Not listed |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | Yes |

| Part Number | SRG0U | YD150BBBM4GAE |

The two chips share 4 cores, 8 threads, DDR4 memory support, dual-channel memory bus, and no ECC support. Both are unlocked in terms of production status, but only the AMD part has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a consistent but narrow Intel advantage across all six Cinebench tests. The Intel Core i7-1068NG7 wins every comparison, but the margins are so slim they approach statistical noise.

Starting with multi-core performance, the Intel chip leads the Cinebench R15 multicore test with 787 points against AMD’s 782, a 0.6% advantage. The R20 multicore test shows a similar story: Intel scores 3280 versus 3261, again a 0.6% lead. In R23 multicore, Intel posts 7810 against 7766, maintaining that same 0.6% edge. This consistency across three generations of Cinebench suggests the Intel chip has a small but repeatable multi-threaded advantage, likely stemming from its higher boost clock of 4.10 GHz versus AMD’s 3.70 GHz.

Single-core results are even closer. The R15 single-core test is a perfect tie at 110 points for both chips, with a 0% delta. The R20 single-core test gives Intel a 462 to 460 win, a 0.4% margin. The R23 single-core test shows Intel ahead at 1102 versus 1096, a 0.5% lead. These results indicate that single-threaded performance is effectively identical between the two architectures, despite the Intel chip having a 400 MHz boost clock advantage.

Looking at the broader context, both chips sit at the 47th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel chip’s average benchmark score of 2259 places it fractionally above the AMD chip’s 2246. The nearest rival data confirms this parity: the Intel Core i7-1068NG7 is 0.6% faster than the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500, while the AMD chip is 0.6% slower than the Intel chip.

In the rival comparison, the Intel chip sits between the Intel Core i3-10305 (2264, 0.2% ahead) and the Intel Core i5-9400 (2254, 0.2% behind). The AMD chip similarly sits between the Intel Core i7-10710U (2248, 0.1% ahead) and the Intel Xeon D-1715TER (2238, 0.4% behind). This clustering around the 2250-point mark shows that both processors are firmly in the mid-range performance tier, with neither offering a meaningful departure from the pack.

The benchmark totals tell the final story: Intel wins 6, AMD wins 0. But with all margins under 1%, the practical difference in real-world applications will be imperceptible. The data supports a verdict of near-equivalence, with Intel taking a symbolic victory on paper.