AMD Ryzen 7 3700U vs Intel Core i3-4150T Comparison

# Intel Core i3-4150T vs AMD Ryzen 7 3700U

The Intel Core i3-4150T and AMD Ryzen 7 3700U represent two very different approaches to computing: a low-power desktop chip from 2014 versus a mobile processor from 2019. Benchmark data shows a clear split in strengths, with AMD dominating multi-threaded workloads while Intel holds a surprising single-core lead. The Ryzen 7 3700U wins two of three head-to-head tests, but the i3-4150T's single-core advantage is substantial. Both processors land at the 26th percentile among all CPUs, indicating similar overall standing despite their architectural differences.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most lopsided result comes from Cinebench R15 multi-core, where the AMD Ryzen 7 3700U scores 672 against the Intel Core i3-4150T's 244. That's a 63.7% deficit for the Intel part, meaning AMD delivers roughly 2.75 times the multi-threaded throughput. The reason is straightforward: the Ryzen 7 3700U doubles the core count (4 vs 2) and thread count (8 vs 4) of the i3-4150T. In multi-threaded rendering tasks, this gap is decisive.

Geekbench multi-core tells a similar but less extreme story. The Ryzen 7 3700U posts 2377 versus 1762 for the Intel chip, a 25.9% difference. While still a clear AMD victory, the smaller margin suggests that Geekbench's multi-core workload scales less perfectly with extra cores, or that the i3-4150T's higher per-core efficiency partially compensates for its core deficit.

The surprise comes in Geekbench single-core, where the Intel Core i3-4150T wins decisively with 892 points against the Ryzen 7 3700U's 682. That's a 30.8% advantage for Intel — a massive gap for a single-threaded test. This result is counterintuitive given the Ryzen's newer architecture and higher boost clock, but the data is unambiguous. The i3-4150T's base clock of 2.90 GHz appears to deliver more actual work per cycle than the Ryzen's 2.30 GHz base, despite the latter's 4.00 GHz boost capability.

The overall win count favors AMD, with 2 wins against 1 for Intel. However, the magnitude of Intel's single-core win (30.8%) is nearly as large as AMD's multi-core win in Geekbench (25.9%), though AMD's Cinebench R15 margin (63.7%) dwarfs everything else. The average benchmark scores tell a nuanced tale: the i3-4150T averages 975 across all tests, while the Ryzen 7 3700U averages 968 — a statistical tie. The Intel chip's nearest rival, the AMD Athlon X4 840, matches its 975 score exactly, as does the Intel Core i3-4130 and AMD A10-7870K. The Ryzen 7 3700U sits alongside the Intel Core i5-2400S at 968, with the Intel Xeon X5570 just one point behind at 967.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from entirely different eras and design philosophies. The Intel Core i3-4150T uses the Haswell architecture on a 22 nm process node, manufactured by Intel itself. It packs 1,400 million transistors into a 177 mm² die. The AMD Ryzen 7 3700U employs the Zen+ architecture (codename Picasso) on a 12 nm node from GlobalFoundries, with a far larger 4,940 million transistors spread across 210 mm². The transistor density difference is stark: AMD crams over 3.5 times more transistors into only 19% more die area.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The Intel chip provides 64 KB of L1 per core and 256 KB of L2 per core, with 3 MB of shared L3. The AMD part offers 96 KB of L1 per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, plus 4 MB of shared L3. This gives the Ryzen 7 3700U more cache at every level, which likely contributes to its multi-threaded performance advantage.

Memory support splits along generational lines. The i3-4150T uses DDR3 memory, while the Ryzen 7 3700U supports DDR4. Both run dual-channel configurations. Neither processor supports ECC memory. Both use PCIe Gen 3, but their sockets are incompatible: the Intel chip fits Intel Socket 1150, while the AMD part uses AMD Socket FP5.

Integrated graphics differ significantly. Intel includes HD 4400 graphics, while AMD pairs the Ryzen 7 3700U with Radeon Vega 10. The market segments also diverge: the i3-4150T is a desktop part, whereas the Ryzen 7 3700U targets mobile devices. This explains the TDP difference — 35 W for Intel versus 15 W for AMD — though the Ryzen delivers dramatically higher multi-threaded performance at less than half the power envelope.

The Ryzen 7 3700U belongs to the 3000 series and carries the part number YM370BC4T4MFG. Its production status is listed as Active, while the i3-4150T's status is not specified. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is off the table for both. The Intel part released on April 30, 2014, while the AMD part arrived on January 5, 2019 — a gap of nearly five years.

The Verdict

The data paints a clear picture for different use cases. The AMD Ryzen 7 3700U is the superior choice for multi-threaded workloads — rendering, video encoding, compilation, or any task that scales with cores. Its 63.7% lead in Cinebench R15 multi-core and 25.9% advantage in Geekbench multi-core make it the obvious pick for productivity on the go. The fact that it achieves this while consuming 15 W versus Intel's 35 W makes the performance-per-watt case overwhelming.

However, the Intel Core i3-4150T wins single-threaded performance by a 30.8% margin in Geekbench. For legacy software, lightly-threaded applications, or tasks where single-core speed matters most, the older Intel chip actually delivers better responsiveness. This is a rare case where a 2014 desktop part beats a 2019 mobile chip in a fundamental metric.

The average benchmark scores suggest near-parity overall (975 vs 968), and both sit at the 26th percentile of all CPUs. Neither chip is a performance champion by modern standards. The Ryzen 7 3700U makes more sense for anyone doing parallel work, while the i3-4150T could suffice for basic desktop tasks where single-threaded speed is paramount. Given the Ryzen's additional cores, higher cache, newer architecture, and lower power draw, the data favors AMD for most scenarios — but the single-core result should not be ignored.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i3-4150T | AMD Ryzen 7 3700U |

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

| Cores | 2 | 4 |

| Threads | 4 | 8 |

| Base Clock | 2.90 GHz | 2.30 GHz |

| Boost Clock | None | 4.00 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 15 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1150 | AMD Socket FP5 |

| Architecture | Haswell | Zen+ |

| Codename | Haswell | Picasso |

| Generation | Core i3 (Haswell) | Ryzen 7 (Zen+ (Picasso)) |

| Process Node | 22 nm | 12 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | GlobalFoundries |

| Transistors | 1,400 million | 4,940 million |

| Die Size | 177 mm² | 210 mm² |

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

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

| L3 Cache | 3 MB (shared) | 4 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR3 | DDR4 |

| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4400 | Radeon Vega 10 |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | April 30, 2014 | January 5, 2019 |

| Part Number | Not listed | YM370BC4T4MFG |

| Production Status | Not listed | Active |

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-threaded benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 3700U dominates multi-threaded tests. It scores 672 in Cinebench R15 multi-core versus 244 for the Intel Core i3-4150T, a 63.7% advantage. In Geekbench multi-core, the AMD part leads 2377 to 1762, a 25.9% difference.

Q: How does single-core performance compare?

A: The Intel Core i3-4150T wins single-core performance decisively. It scores 892 in Geekbench single-core against the Ryzen 7 3700U's 682, giving Intel a 30.8% lead. This is notable because the Ryzen has a higher boost clock of 4.00 GHz versus the Intel's 2.90 GHz base.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i3-4150T has 2 cores and 4 threads. The AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has 4 cores and 8 threads — exactly double the Intel part in both metrics.

Q: How do their power requirements differ?

A: The Intel Core i3-4150T has a TDP of 35 W, while the AMD Ryzen 7 3700U draws only 15 W. This means the AMD chip delivers significantly higher multi-threaded performance while consuming less than half the power.

Q: Which processor has more cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has more cache at every level. It offers 96 KB of L1 per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, versus 64 KB and 256 KB respectively on the Intel chip. The AMD part also has 4 MB of shared L3, compared to 3 MB on the Intel.

Q: What are the overall benchmark averages and rankings?

A: The Intel Core i3-4150T averages 975 across all benchmark tests, while the AMD Ryzen 7 3700U averages 968 — a near tie. Both processors sit at the 26th percentile among all CPUs. The Intel chip's closest rival is the AMD Athlon X4 840 at 975, while the Ryzen's closest rival is the Intel Core i5-2400S at 968.