AMD Ryzen 7 4700U vs Intel Core i7-1365UE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The head-to-head results split cleanly by workload generation and thread scaling. The AMD Ryzen 7 4700U wins both Cinebench R15 tests, including a 17.4% multicore margin and a substantial 37.4% single-core margin. That makes it the stronger option for legacy benchmark workloads and applications built around older Cinebench versions, where its higher R15 scores translate directly to faster rendering in software that has not migrated to newer test iterations.

The Intel Core i7-1365UE takes the newer Cinebench R23 tests. Its multicore advantage is 20.3%, a decisive gap, and it also leads single-core by 6.5%. For modern rendering pipelines, video encoding, and current-generation productivity suites that use R23-style scaling, the Intel part is clearly the one to pick. The R23 multicore score of 9257 versus 7378 is not a small edge; it indicates that the Intel chip handles sustained all-core loads much better under the newer benchmark's stress pattern.

The win count is tied at 2-2, so this is not a one-sided matchup. The practical split is easy to summarize: if the software you run is older or single-thread sensitive in the R15 style, the AMD chip wins. If you are running current multi-threaded workloads, the Intel chip wins by a wide margin. The single-core R23 result matters too: Intel's 1306 versus AMD's 1220.5 shows that even in lightly threaded modern tasks, the Intel part holds an edge, though a modest one.

Architecture Differences

The two CPUs come from different design philosophies and process technologies. The AMD Ryzen 7 4700U is built on TSMC's 7 nm node using the Zen 2 architecture, codenamed Renoir. It has 8 cores and 8 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading, and a base clock of 2000 MHz with a boost of 4.10 GHz. Its cache layout is 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. The integrated graphics are Radeon Graphics with 448 shaders, and it uses PCIe Gen 3.

The Intel Core i7-1365UE uses Intel's 10 nm process with the Raptor Lake architecture, codenamed Raptor Lake-U. It has 10 cores and 12 threads, which indicates a hybrid layout of performance and efficiency cores, though the exact core type split is not specified in the data. Its base clock is 1700 MHz and boost reaches 4.90 GHz. The cache hierarchy is larger: 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 12 MB shared L3. The integrated graphics are Iris Xe with 80 execution units, and it supports PCIe Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes.

Memory support also differs. The AMD chip supports DDR4 only, with dual-channel memory and a measured bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, though its bandwidth figure is not recorded. Neither CPU supports ECC memory, and both are unlocked multipliers are false, so no overclocking headroom from that angle.

Process node matters here. The AMD chip's 7 nm TSMC process is denser than Intel's 10 nm, which historically gives AMD an efficiency and transistor density advantage. The Intel chip compensates with a higher boost clock, more cache, and more cores. The transistor count for Intel is not in the data, but AMD lists 9,800 million transistors on a 156 mm² die, which gives a sense of the density difference.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single-core margin in the entire comparison belongs to the AMD Ryzen 7 4700U in Cinebench R15 single-core. It scores 180 against Intel's 131, a 37.4% lead. That is a massive gap, and it suggests that for legacy single-threaded tasks, the AMD chip is dramatically faster, likely due to higher base clock and the Zen 2 IPC advantage in that era of benchmark.

The R15 multicore result also favors AMD, with 1094.5 versus 932, a 17.4% win. This is notable because the Intel chip has more cores and threads, yet still loses in this older test. The likely explanation is that R15 does not scale as well with the Intel hybrid core arrangement, or that the AMD chip's all-8-core homogeneous design is better suited to that workload.

The tables turn in Cinebench R23. The Intel Core i7-1365UE posts 9257 multicore versus AMD's 7378, a 20.3% advantage. This is the headline number for modern productivity. The Intel chip also wins R23 single-core with 1306 versus 1220.5, a 6.5% edge. So the Intel part is faster in both newer tests, but the multicore gap is over three times larger than the single-core gap.

The average benchmark scores in the database put the AMD chip at 2722 and the Intel chip at 2677, meaning the AMD part has a slightly higher overall average across all recorded tests. However, both sit at the 50th percentile versus all CPUs, so they are mid-pack parts overall. The nearest rivals for AMD include the Intel Xeon E5-2628L v3 at 2724 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core i7-11390H at 2715 (0.2% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U at 2713 (0.3% lower). For Intel, the nearest rivals are the Intel Core i5-9500F at 2670 (0.3% lower), the Intel Core i7-9700T at 2668 (0.4% lower), and the Intel Core i7-9750HF at 2662 (0.6% lower). These deltas are tiny, so both chips sit within a narrow performance band among their peers.

The Verdict

Pick the AMD Ryzen 7 4700U if your workload is dominated by older Cinebench R15-style rendering, or if you need a chip that wins decisively in single-threaded legacy tasks. The 37.4% single-core margin in R15 is the biggest performance gap in this comparison, and the 17.4% multicore win in that same test shows it is not a one-off fluke. For users running older software that has not been updated to newer benchmark methodologies, the AMD chip is the safer choice.

Pick the Intel Core i7-1365UE if you run current-generation multi-threaded workloads. The 20.3% multicore lead in Cinebench R23 is the defining metric of this matchup. Modern rendering, video encoding, and productivity suites that scale across many threads will favor the Intel chip. Its single-core advantage in R23 is smaller at 6.5%, but it is still a win, so there is no scenario in the newer benchmark where the AMD chip comes out ahead.

For a balanced recommendation, consider what you are actually running. If you do not know the benchmark generation of your software, the Intel chip is likely the better bet because most modern applications have moved to R23-style scaling. However, if you have legacy software that is single-thread bound, the AMD chip offers a much larger performance cushion. The average benchmark scores are nearly identical, so this is not a case where one chip is universally better; it is a case where workload generation dictates the winner.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-1365UE has 10 cores and 12 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 7 4700U has 8 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Which CPU has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-1365UE boosts to 4.90 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 7 4700U boosts to 4.10 GHz.

Q: What is the biggest single-core performance gap in the benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 4700U leads by 37.4% in Cinebench R15 single-core, scoring 180 versus 131.

Q: Which CPU wins in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Intel Core i7-1365UE wins by 20.3%, scoring 9257 versus 7378.

Q: Do both CPUs support DDR5 memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 7 4700U supports DDR4 only, while the Intel Core i7-1365UE supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 4700U has an average benchmark score of 2722, while the Intel Core i7-1365UE has an average of 2677. Both sit at the 50th percentile versus all CPUs.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 4700U | Intel Core i7-1365UE |

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

| Cores | 8 | 10 |

| Threads | 8 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 2000 MHz | 1700 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.10 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP6 | Intel BGA 1744 |

| Architecture | Zen 2 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Renoir | Raptor Lake-U |

| Process Node | 7 nm (TSMC) | 10 nm (Intel) |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB per core | 1.25 MB per core |

| L3 Cache | 8 MB shared | 12 MB shared |

| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

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

| PCIe Version | Gen 3 | Gen 4, 8 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Graphics 448SP | Iris Xe Graphics 80EU |

| Transistors | 9,800 million | Not recorded |

| Die Size | 156 mm² | Not recorded |

| Release Date | 2020-01-05 | 2023-01-03 |

| Production Status | Active | Active |

The key differences are the core count, cache sizes, process node, and memory support. The Intel chip has more cores, more threads, more L2 and L3 cache, and a higher boost clock. The AMD chip has a smaller process node, a higher base clock, and a recorded memory bandwidth figure. Both are 15 W TDP mobile parts with active production status.