AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 vs Intel Core i9-10885H Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 and Intel Core i9-10885H are both octa-core, 16-thread processors, but they come from different eras and target different platforms. The AMD part is a desktop chip built on a 12 nm process, while the Intel part is a mobile chip on 14 nm. Benchmark data from the database shows a consistent pattern across all recorded tests: the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 wins every single head-to-head comparison, with margins ranging from 7.6% to 8%. This analysis breaks down where each processor has its strengths, the architectural differences, and what the recorded data suggests for potential users.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark results are entirely one-sided. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 wins all six head-to-head Cinebench tests, covering both single-core and multi-core workloads. In the multi-core tests, the AMD chip consistently leads by a margin of 7.9% in Cinebench R20 and R23, and 8% in Cinebench R15. This indicates a clear advantage in heavily threaded rendering tasks, where all 16 threads are active. For example, in Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD scores 13,059 against Intel's 12,102, a 7.9% lead.

The single-core results also favor AMD, with a 7.6% margin in Cinebench R15 single-core (185 vs 172) and a 7.9% margin in both R20 and R23 single-core tests. This is notable because the Intel Core i9-10885H has a significantly higher boost clock of 5.30 GHz compared to AMD's 4.10 GHz. Despite that clock speed disadvantage, the AMD chip still delivers higher single-core scores in the database, suggesting that IPC (instructions per clock) efficiency and other architectural factors overcome the raw clock rate difference.

The Intel Core i9-10885H does not win any of the head-to-head tests. Its only recorded wins are in tests not present in the head-to-head list: Geekbench multi-core (6,764) and single-core (1,447). This is a nuance of the database: the Intel chip has additional Geekbench entries that the AMD chip lacks, so a direct comparison on that specific test suite is not available. However, for the Cinebench suite, which is the shared benchmark set, AMD is the unequivocal winner in every scenario. The data suggests that for users prioritizing Cinebench-style rendering workloads, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 is the stronger performer.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent distinct design philosophies from their respective manufacturers. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 is based on the Zen architecture, specifically the Zen+ (Pinnacle Ridge) generation, built on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries. It uses the AMD Socket AM4 and is classified as a desktop part. The Intel Core i9-10885H, on the other hand, uses the Comet Lake architecture, specifically Comet Lake-H, built on a 14 nm process at Intel. It uses the Intel BGA 1440 socket and is a mobile processor, part of the Core 10th Gen series. Intel's chip includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the AMD part lists no integrated graphics in the database, making the Intel chip more self-contained for systems without a discrete GPU.

Cache configurations differ between the two. The AMD chip has a larger L1 cache at 96 KB per core and L2 at 512 KB per core, compared to Intel's 64 KB L1 and 256 KB L2 per core. Both share a 16 MB L3 cache. The larger per-core caches on the AMD part likely contribute to its benchmark superiority, especially in single-threaded tests where cache latency and hit rates are critical. The Intel chip reports a memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s, while the AMD chip's memory bandwidth is not listed. Both support DDR4 memory and dual-channel operation, but the AMD chip supports ECC memory, a feature absent on the Intel part.

Other differences include power and lifecycle. The AMD chip has a TDP of 65 watts, while the Intel chip has a lower TDP of 45 watts, reflecting its mobile design intent. The Intel chip is marked as end-of-life, while the AMD chip is still listed as active production. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Intel chip does not, offering overclocking flexibility for the former. The Intel chip also carries a launch MSRP of $556, a detail the database records as a one-time mention, but the AMD chip has no launch price listed. Finally, the Intel chip uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the AMD chip's PCIe support is not specified in the database.

The Verdict

Based strictly on the benchmark data, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 is the superior processor for all tested Cinebench scenarios. It wins every head-to-head test, with single-core leads of 7.6% to 7.9% and multi-core leads of 7.9% to 8%. Users who rely on Cinebench R15, R20, or R23 for rendering work should choose the AMD chip based on these results. The AMD part's higher per-core cache sizes and unlocked multiplier make it a compelling option for desktop users who want performance and tuning flexibility.

The Intel Core i9-10885H, despite its higher boost clock and lower TDP, does not win a single head-to-head test. Its strengths lie in its mobile form factor, integrated graphics, and lower power draw, which are not reflected in the Cinebench scores. The database shows it is a capable processor, but it is consistently slower in all shared benchmarks. For users building a desktop system and prioritizing raw CPU rendering performance, the data clearly favors AMD. For users needing a mobile processor with integrated graphics and lower power consumption, the Intel part has a role, but not one defined by benchmark wins in this suite. The Intel chip's Geekbench scores (6,764 multi-core, 1,447 single-core) are recorded but cannot be directly compared to the AMD chip due to missing AMD Geekbench data.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-10885H has a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 has a boost clock of 4.10 GHz.

Q: Which processor wins in multi-core Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 wins, scoring 13,059 against the Intel Core i9-10885H's 12,102, a 7.9% lead.

Q: Does the Intel Core i9-10885H have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i9-10885H includes UHD Graphics 630. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 does not list any integrated graphics in the database.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 has a TDP of 65 watts, while the Intel Core i9-10885H has a TDP of 45 watts.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core i9-10885H does not.

Q: How many cores and threads do both processors have?

A: Both the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 and the Intel Core i9-10885H have 8 cores and 16 threads.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records six head-to-head Cinebench tests, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 wins all six. The smallest margin is in Cinebench R15 single-core, where AMD scores 185 against Intel's 172, a 7.6% difference. The largest margin is in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where AMD scores 1,316 against Intel's 1,219, an 8% difference.

In the newer Cinebench R20 and R23 tests, the margins are consistent at 7.9% across both single-core and multi-core. For Cinebench R20 multi-core, AMD scores 5,484 versus Intel's 5,082. For single-core, AMD scores 774 versus Intel's 717. The Cinebench R23 results show AMD at 13,059 multi-core and 1,843 single-core, against Intel's 12,102 and 1,708 respectively.

The Intel Core i9-10885H has a zero-win record in the head-to-head table. Its only recorded benchmarks that are not shared with the AMD chip are the Geekbench tests, where it scores 6,764 multi-core and 1,447 single-core. Since the AMD chip lacks Geekbench entries, no direct head-to-head percentage can be calculated for those tests. The data shows that the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 holds a consistent and decisive performance advantage across the entire shared Cinebench suite, with the 8% lead in R15 multi-core being its peak margin. The Intel chip's higher boost clock and lower TDP did not translate into any benchmark wins in this comparison.