AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE vs Intel Core i7-7820HQ Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in single-core Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE leads with a score of 932, while the Intel Core i7-7820HQ scores 858. This represents a 7.9% advantage for the AMD part in the database's head-to-head comparison.

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-7820HQ win any of the recorded head-to-head benchmarks?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE wins all six head-to-head tests: Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 in both single-core and multi-core. The Intel part trails by 7.5% to 7.9% in every case.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE has an average benchmark score of 1910, while the Intel Core i7-7820HQ averages 1940. Both processors sit at the 43rd percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Q: What are the power envelopes of these two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE has a TDP of 35 watts, while the Intel Core i7-7820HQ has a TDP of 45 watts. The AMD part consumes less power while delivering higher scores in every recorded benchmark.

Q: Do these processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes for AMD, no for Intel. The Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE supports ECC memory, while the Core i7-7820HQ does not.

Q: What are their integrated graphics solutions?

A: The Intel Core i7-7820HQ features Intel HD Graphics 630, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE includes Radeon RX Vega 11. Both are integrated graphics, but the database does not provide comparative graphics benchmarks.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The Intel Core i7-7820HQ is built on Kaby Lake, specifically the Kaby Lake-H variant, and uses a 14 nm process from Intel. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE is based on the Zen architecture, codenamed Raven Ridge, also on a 14 nm node but manufactured by GlobalFoundries. Both have 4 cores and 8 threads, so the parallel workload capacity is structurally identical.

Cache organization differs notably. The Intel part allocates 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. The AMD part has 96 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, but only 4 MB of shared L3. This means AMD dedicates more cache close to each core, while Intel offers twice the last-level cache. The die size also differs: the Intel chip measures 126 mm², while the AMD chip is larger at 210 mm² and carries 4,950 million transistors.

Memory support diverges as well. The Intel Core i7-7820HQ supports both DDR3 and DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE supports only DDR4, also dual-channel. The AMD part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s, whereas the Intel part has no explicit bandwidth figure in the database. ECC memory is supported by AMD but not by Intel.

PCIe connectivity differs. The Intel processor provides Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the AMD processor provides Gen 3 with 8 lanes from the CPU. This could affect expansion options in systems that depend on CPU-attached devices.

Clock speeds are close but not identical. The Intel part has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. The AMD part has a higher base clock of 3.20 GHz but a slightly lower boost clock of 3.80 GHz. The higher AMD base clock likely contributes to its consistent lead in single-threaded tests.

Sockets and market segments also separate them. Intel uses an Intel BGA 1440 socket and targets the mobile segment, while AMD uses an AMD Socket AM4 and targets desktop. The Intel part is end-of-life, while the AMD part remains active in production. The Intel part launched on 2017-01-02, and the AMD part launched on 2018-05-09.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head results are uniform: the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE wins every single test. The margins are also remarkably consistent, hovering near 8% throughout.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD part scores 665 versus 613 for Intel, a 7.8% advantage. In single-core R15, AMD scores 93 versus 86, a 7.5% lead. Moving to Cinebench R20, the AMD part scores 2774 multi-core against Intel's 2555, and 391 single-core against 360. Both are 7.9% deltas. In Cinebench R23, AMD scores 6606 multi-core and 932 single-core, while Intel scores 6084 and 858 respectively. Again the delta is 7.9%.

The consistency of the delta across workloads suggests a systematic performance edge rather than a workload-specific quirk. The AMD chip's higher base clock of 3.20 GHz versus 2.90 GHz likely explains part of the single-core gap, while the larger L1 and L2 caches per core may help in both single-threaded and multi-threaded scenarios.

It is also worth remembering the Intel part scores 3748 in Geekbench multi-core and 1215 in Geekbench single-core, while the AMD part has no Geekbench results recorded. The average benchmark scores place the Intel part at 1940 and the AMD part at 1910, meaning the Intel chip's overall average is actually slightly higher despite losing every Cinebench head-to-head. This discrepancy may reflect differences in the benchmark suites each processor has been tested with.

Looking at nearest rivals, the Intel Core i7-7820HQ sits close to the Intel Xeon E3-1535M v5 with a delta of -0.2%, and the Intel Xeon E3-1230 v5 at -0.4%. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE matches the Intel Xeon E3-1575M v5 exactly (delta 0%), sits just 0.1% below the Intel Xeon E-2314, and 0.1% above the Intel Xeon E3-1285 v4.0. Neither processor is far from the other in overall standing, which reinforces the picture of two mid-40th-percentile chips with the AMD part winning the direct Cinebench comparisons.

The data indicates that in rendering workloads measured by Cinebench, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE is the stronger performer across the board. All six wins and the narrow deltas make the conclusion straightforward: the AMD part is the better choice for users prioritizing Cinebench scores.

The Intel part still holds the edge in Geekbench multi-core and single-core tests, where it records 3748 and 1215. The AMD part does not have Geekbench data in the database, so no direct comparison is possible on that metric. Still, in every benchmark where both chips were tested, AMD wins.

The average benchmark score difference is small in absolute terms, with Intel at 1940 and AMD at 1910. This 30-point gap is less than the margins seen in the Cinebench tests, but it does not change the head-to-head verdict.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several recorded specification fields.

Clock speeds: Intel has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. AMD has a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 3.80 GHz. AMD's base clock is higher; Intel's boost clock is higher.

TDP: Intel is rated at 45 watts, AMD at 35 watts. The AMD part draws less power.

Socket: Intel uses Intel BGA 1440, AMD uses AMD Socket AM4. These are not interchangeable.

Architecture and codename: Intel is Kaby Lake, codename Kaby Lake-H. AMD is Zen, codename Raven Ridge.

Process node: Both are 14 nm, but Intel uses its own foundry while AMD uses GlobalFoundries.

Die size: Intel is 126 mm², AMD is 210 mm². AMD's die is significantly larger.

Transistors: AMD has 4,950 million transistors, Intel has no recorded transistor count.

L1 cache: Intel has 64 KB per core, AMD has 96 KB per core. AMD has more L1 per core.

L2 cache: Intel has 256 KB per core, AMD has 512 KB per core. AMD has more L2 per core.

L3 cache: Intel has 8 MB shared, AMD has 4 MB shared. Intel has twice the last-level cache.

Memory support: Intel supports DDR3 and DDR4, AMD supports DDR4 only. AMD has a recorded memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s, Intel has none.

ECC memory: AMD supports ECC, Intel does not.

PCIe lanes (CPU only): Intel has Gen 3 with 16 lanes, AMD has Gen 3 with 8 lanes.

Integrated graphics: Intel has Intel HD Graphics 630, AMD has Radeon RX Vega 11.

Market segment: Intel is Mobile, AMD is Desktop.

Production status: Intel is End-of-life, AMD is Active.

Release date: Intel launched on 2017-01-02, AMD on 2018-05-09.

Multiplier unlocked: Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Launch MSRP: The Intel Core i7-7820HQ has a launch MSRP of $378. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE has no launch MSRP recorded.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE wins every recorded head-to-head benchmark. In all six Cinebench tests, the AMD part leads by 7.5% to 7.9% across R15, R20, R23 single-core, and multi-core. The AMD part also draws less power with a 35-watt TDP against Intel's 45 watts and supports ECC memory, a feature absent on the Intel side.

Users prioritizing Cinebench scores should choose the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE. The data shows a consistent performance advantage in both render workloads with higher base clock and larger per-core caches. The AMD part remains active in production and sits at the same 43rd percentile as Intel in the overall database.

The Intel Core i7-7820HQ holds value in Geekbench multi-core and single-core tests, scoring 3748 and 1215, though no direct comparison exists for those tests. Intel's 8 MB of L3 cache is double the AMD part's 4 MB, and its boost clock reaches 3.72 GHz higher than AMD's 3.80 GHz, which matters for workloads that favor higher peak frequency in certain single-threaded tasks.

The Intel part targets the mobile market with a BGA 1440 socket and is end-of-life, while the AMD part targets desktop with Socket AM4 and is active. The Intel part has more PCIe lanes at 16 versus 8, and supports both DDR3 and DDR4 memory, whereas the AMD part supports DDR4 only.

The AMD processor is the better choice for users focused on sustained multi-threaded performance and lower power consumption. The Intel processor may appeal to users needing mobile integration, wider CPU-attached PCIe lanes, or broader memory compatibility. In the direct head-to-head Cinebench measurements, however, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE is the clear winner with all six wins.