AMD Ryzen 7 4700U vs Intel Core i7-1185G7E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a split decision between the AMD Ryzen 7 4700U and the Intel Core i7-1185G7E, with each processor taking three wins across the six shared tests. The most dramatic margin belongs to AMD in the older Cinebench R15 suite, where the Ryzen 7 4700U posts a multicore score of 1094.5 against Intel’s 836, a 30.9% advantage. The single-core R15 result is even more lopsided: AMD scores 180 versus Intel’s 118, a 52.5% lead. These are not marginal differences; they represent a generational gap in that particular workload, with AMD’s eight Zen 2 cores overwhelming Intel’s four Willow Cove cores in a test that scales strongly with core count.

However, the picture flips decisively in the newer and more demanding Cinebench R23 multicore test. Here, Intel’s Core i7-1185G7E scores 8303, while AMD manages 7378 — an 11.1% deficit for the Ryzen. This is counterintuitive given AMD’s core-count advantage (8 cores versus 4), but the data is unambiguous. The Tiger Lake part’s higher boost clock of 4.40 GHz, combined with a more modern 10 nm process and 12 MB of shared L3 cache, allows it to overcome the core deficit in this sustained multi-threaded workload. The R23 single-core test narrows the gap considerably: AMD wins by a slim 4.1%, scoring 1220.5 against Intel’s 1172. That margin is within noise for many real-world tasks, but it still represents a win for AMD.

Geekbench results favor Intel in both metrics. The single-core score is a blowout: Intel’s 1756 versus AMD’s 1268, a 27.8% advantage. This is the largest single-core margin in the entire comparison and highlights the IPC and frequency advantages of Intel’s Willow Cove architecture in lightly threaded scenarios. The Geekbench multicore test is closer: Intel scores 5459 against AMD’s 5189, a 4.9% lead. Notably, Intel wins this multicore test despite having half the physical cores, which suggests that its per-thread efficiency and higher sustained clocks more than compensate for the thread-count deficit.

Overall, AMD’s wins are concentrated in the Cinebench R15 suite (both single and multi-core) plus the R23 single-core test, while Intel’s wins come in the more modern R23 multicore, Geekbench multicore, and Geekbench single-core tests. The average benchmark scores are nearly identical: AMD’s avgBenchmarkScore is 2722, and Intel’s is 2703 — a difference of less than 1%. Both processors sit at the 50th percentile versus all CPUs, placing them squarely in the mid-range of the benchmark database.

The Verdict

The data does not crown a single overall winner. Instead, it defines two distinct usage profiles. The AMD Ryzen 7 4700U is the choice for legacy multi-threaded workloads that resemble Cinebench R15: it delivers a 30.9% multicore advantage and a 52.5% single-core advantage in that suite. For users running older software, or applications whose performance scaling matches that benchmark, AMD is clearly superior.

The Intel Core i7-1185G7E is the pick for modern, sustained multi-threaded workloads and for single-threaded tasks that stress raw IPC. Its 11.1% lead in Cinebench R23 multicore and 27.8% lead in Geekbench single-core are substantial. The Geekbench multicore win (4.9%) further reinforces Intel’s strength in contemporary general-purpose computing. The launch MSRP for Intel is $431; AMD has no listed launch MSRP.

Given equal average scores (2722 vs 2703) and equal percentile ranks (50th), the decision hinges on workload. If the target software is older or resembles R15’s scaling, choose AMD. If the software is modern, heavily threaded, or depends on single-thread responsiveness as measured by Geekbench, choose Intel. The two chips are not interchangeable; they excel in different eras of benchmark design.

Architecture Differences

The fundamental architectural split is node and core count. AMD’s Ryzen 7 4700U uses TSMC’s 7 nm process with a die size of 156 mm², housing 9,800 million transistors. It features 8 cores and 8 threads (no SMT), with a base clock of 2000 MHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. The cache hierarchy consists of 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. Memory support is DDR4 over a dual-channel bus with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The integrated graphics are Radeon Graphics with 448 shader processors. The socket is AMD Socket FP6, and the TDP is 15 W.

Intel’s Core i7-1185G7E is built on Intel’s 10 nm process with a die size of 144 mm² (transistor count not listed). It has 4 cores and 8 threads (Hyper-Threading enabled), with a base clock of 1800 MHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The cache design differs substantially: 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. Memory support includes both DDR4 and LPDDR4X over a dual-channel bus (bandwidth not listed). The integrated graphics are Iris Xe-LP Graphics G7 with 96 execution units. The socket is Intel BGA 1449, and the TDP is 15 W — identical to AMD.

Key differences beyond core count: Intel has a higher boost clock (4.40 vs 4.10 GHz), a smaller process node (10 nm vs 7 nm, though both are listed as such), and significantly more shared L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB). Intel also supports PCIe Gen 4 with 4 CPU lanes, while AMD is limited to PCIe Gen 3. Intel’s memory controller accepts both DDR4 and LPDDR4X, whereas AMD supports only DDR4. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and both have locked multipliers. The release dates differ by about eight months: AMD launched in January 2020, Intel in September 2020. Intel’s part number is SRK0X; AMD’s is 100-000000083.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 4700U has 8 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core i7-1185G7E has 4 cores and 8 threads. AMD doubles Intel’s physical core count but matches its thread count.

Q: Why does Intel win Cinebench R23 multicore despite having fewer cores?

A: The Intel Core i7-1185G7E scores 8303 in R23 multicore versus AMD’s 7378. This 11.1% advantage likely stems from Intel’s higher boost clock (4.40 GHz vs 4.10 GHz), larger 12 MB shared L3 cache, and the efficiency of its Willow Cove architecture on the 10 nm node.

Q: Which processor has the larger single-core advantage in Geekbench?

A: Intel wins Geekbench single-core by a 27.8% margin, scoring 1756 against AMD’s 1268. This is the largest single-core gap in the entire head-to-head comparison.

Q: Are the average benchmark scores similar?

A: Yes. AMD’s average benchmark score is 2722, and Intel’s is 2703 — a difference of 19 points (0.7%). Both are at the 50th percentile versus all CPUs.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 4700U supports DDR4 only. The Intel Core i7-1185G7E supports both DDR4 and LPDDR4X. Both use a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: Both the AMD Ryzen 7 4700U and the Intel Core i7-1185G7E have a TDP of 15 W, making them comparable in thermal design power for mobile applications.

Where Each One Wins

AMD Ryzen 7 4700U wins in:

• Legacy multi-threaded rendering: Cinebench R15 multicore (1094.5 vs 836, +30.9%) is the strongest AMD territory. The 8-core design shines in this older workload that scales well with core count.
• Legacy single-threaded rendering: Cinebench R15 single-core (180 vs 118, +52.5%) is a landslide win, suggesting AMD’s Zen 2 cores were well ahead of Intel’s older architecture in that specific benchmark.
• Modern single-threaded rendering: Cinebench R23 single-core (1220.5 vs 1172, +4.1%) is a narrow but real win, indicating AMD retains a slight edge in this specific test.

Intel Core i7-1185G7E wins in:

• Modern sustained multi-threading: Cinebench R23 multicore (8303 vs 7378, +11.1%) is Intel’s most significant multi-threaded victory, showing that its 4-core/8-thread design with higher clocks and larger cache outperforms AMD’s 8-core part in this benchmark.
• General-purpose multi-threading: Geekbench multicore (5459 vs 5189, +4.9%) reinforces Intel’s strength in a widely used cross-platform benchmark.
• Single-thread responsiveness: Geekbench single-core (1756 vs 1268, +27.8%) is a decisive win, making Intel the clear choice for applications that depend on per-thread performance, such as many productivity and web workloads.

Use-case split: For users running older software suites that resemble Cinebench R15, AMD offers a massive advantage. For modern applications, particularly those that use Geekbench-style workloads or sustained multi-threaded rendering like R23, Intel is the better performer. The equal average scores and percentile ranks suggest that neither chip is globally superior; the choice depends entirely on the software environment.