AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U vs Intel Pentium G4560 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Pentium G4560 has 2 cores and 4 threads. This gives the AMD part a 2x advantage in both core count and thread count.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U has an average benchmark score of 1041, while the Intel Pentium G4560 scores 1031. The AMD part sits at the 29th percentile of all CPUs, and the Intel part sits at the 28th percentile, making them very close in overall standing.

Q: Which processor has a higher single-core clock speed?

A: The Intel Pentium G4560 has a base clock of 3.50 GHz with no boost clock, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U has a base clock of 2.30 GHz but boosts up to 4.00 GHz. The AMD part's boost clock exceeds the Intel part's fixed clock by 0.50 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U has 4 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Pentium G4560 has 3 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part offers 1 MB more L3 cache.

Q: Which processor is designed for mobile use?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U is a mobile processor, while the Intel Pentium G4560 is a desktop processor. This is reflected in their power envelopes, with the AMD part rated at 15 W TDP and the Intel part rated at 51 W TDP.

Q: Which processor has a better integrated GPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U features Radeon Vega 10 integrated graphics, while the Intel Pentium G4560 features Intel HD 610. The AMD solution is a more robust integrated graphics option.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U and the Intel Pentium G4560 come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD part uses the Zen+ architecture, specifically the Picasso codename, built on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries. The Intel part uses the Kaby Lake architecture with the same Kaby Lake codename, built on a 14 nm process at Intel.

The transistor budget tells a stark story. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U integrates 4,940 million transistors on a 210 mm² die. The Intel Pentium G4560's transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database, but the process node difference alone suggests a different density profile. The 12 nm node is a refinement of the earlier 14 nm node, offering improved efficiency per clock.

Cache hierarchies differ notably between the two. The AMD part allocates 96 KB of L1 cache per core and 512 KB of L2 cache per core, with a shared 4 MB L3 pool. The Intel part allocates 64 KB of L1 per core and 256 KB of L2 per core, with a shared 3 MB L3 pool. Across four cores, the AMD part's aggregate L2 cache is 2 MB versus 512 KB for the Intel part, a significant difference for workloads that fit in L2.

Both processors support DDR4 memory over a dual-channel bus. The Intel Pentium G4560 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s, while the AMD part's memory bandwidth figure is not listed. Both use PCIe Gen 3, though the Intel part specifies 16 lanes for the CPU only. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The sockets reflect their market segments. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U uses AMD Socket FP5, a mobile socket. The Intel Pentium G4560 uses Intel Socket 1151, a desktop socket. The AMD part was released on 2019-04-07, while the Intel part came earlier on 2017-01-02.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U wins in multi-threaded scenarios. The database records a single head-to-head benchmark, Cinebench R15 multi-core, where the AMD part scores 658 against the Intel part's 301, a 118.6% advantage. This is a direct consequence of having double the cores and threads. For rendering, video encoding, or any workload that scales across threads, the AMD part is the clear choice.

The Intel Pentium G4560 has no recorded benchmark wins in the head-to-head comparison. However, its higher fixed base clock of 3.50 GHz suggests an advantage in lightly threaded tasks that do not boost well on the AMD part. The AMD part's boost clock reaches 4.00 GHz, which should give it the single-thread edge when boosting is active, but the Intel part's constant 3.50 GHz may be more predictable in sustained workloads.

The market segments dictate where each processor belongs. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U is a mobile part, suited for thin-and-light laptops where the 15 W TDP keeps thermals and battery drain manageable. The Intel Pentium G4560 is a desktop part with a 51 W TDP, suited for entry-level desktop builds where power draw is less of a concern and a dedicated cooler is expected.

For users who need an integrated GPU, the AMD part's Radeon Vega 10 is a stronger iGPU solution than the Intel HD 610. Light gaming or hardware-accelerated video playback would favor the AMD part in that regard, though the database does not provide specific iGPU benchmark data.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U | Intel Pentium G4560 |

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

| Cores | 4 | 2 |

| Threads | 8 | 4 |

| Base Clock | 2.30 GHz | 3.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.00 GHz | None |

| TDP | 15 W | 51 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP5 | Intel Socket 1151 |

| Architecture | Zen+ | Kaby Lake |

| Codename | Picasso | Kaby Lake |

| Process Node | 12 nm | 14 nm |

| Foundry | GlobalFoundries | Intel |

| Transistors | 4,940 million | Not recorded |

| Die Size | 210 mm² | Not recorded |

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

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

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

| Memory Bandwidth | Not recorded | 38.4 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 3 | Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Vega 10 | Intel HD 610 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2019-04-07 | 2017-01-02 |

| Part Number | YM370BC4T4MFG | SR32Y |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records one head-to-head benchmark between these two processors: Cinebench R15 multi-core. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U scores 658, while the Intel Pentium G4560 scores 301. This yields a delta of 118.6% in favor of the AMD part. This is a massive margin, more than doubling the Intel part's output in a multi-threaded render workload.

Looking at the broader benchmark suite, the AMD part has recorded scores in Cinebench R15 multi-core (658), Cinebench R15 single-core (149), Geekbench multi-core (2567), and Geekbench single-core (790). The Intel part has recorded scores in Cinebench R15 multi-core (301), Cinebench R20 multi-core (1258), Cinebench R20 single-core (177), Cinebench R23 multi-core (2996), and Cinebench R23 single-core (423).

The average benchmark scores are nearly identical: 1041 for the AMD part and 1031 for the Intel part. The AMD part's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i3-4160T (avg score 1043, delta -0.2%), the Intel Core i7-4558U (avg score 1038, delta 0.3%), the Intel Pentium Gold G5620 (avg score 1045, delta -0.4%), and the AMD PRO A10-9700 (avg score 1045, delta -0.4%). The Intel part's nearest rivals include the AMD A12-9800E (avg score 1033, delta -0.2%), the Intel Xeon E5620 (avg score 1029, delta 0.2%), the AMD A10-9700 (avg score 1034, delta -0.3%), and the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B (avg score 1027, delta 0.4%).

The single-core Cinebench R15 scores tell a different story. The AMD part scores 149, while the Intel part does not have a recorded single-core score in that test. However, the Intel part's Cinebench R20 single-core score of 177 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 423 suggest it holds its own in single-threaded tasks. The AMD part's Geekbench single-core score of 790 versus its multi-core score of 2567 shows a scaling factor of roughly 3.25x across eight threads, which is reasonable for a 4-core/8-thread part.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear split based on workload and platform. For multi-threaded productivity, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U is the definitive winner. Its 118.6% lead in Cinebench R15 multi-core is not a marginal gap; it is a generational difference in throughput. The 4-core/8-thread configuration with a 4 MB L3 cache and 12 nm process delivers double the parallel work of the Intel part.

For single-threaded responsiveness, the Intel Pentium G4560 has a higher fixed base clock of 3.50 GHz, but the AMD part's 4.00 GHz boost clock should close that gap in bursty workloads. The Intel part's lack of a boost clock means it cannot adapt to thermal headroom, whereas the AMD part can scale up to 4.00 GHz when conditions allow.

The platform differences are decisive for many buyers. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U fits into a 15 W mobile socket, making it suitable for laptops where power efficiency is paramount. The Intel Pentium G4560 requires a 51 W desktop platform, which is a different class of machine entirely. The AMD part's Radeon Vega 10 iGPU is a more capable integrated graphics solution than Intel HD 610, reducing the need for a discrete GPU in entry-level systems.

The average benchmark scores are within 1% of each other, and the percentile rankings are adjacent (29th vs 28th). This means that in aggregate, neither processor is dramatically faster than the other. The difference is in how they achieve their scores: the AMD part through parallelism and efficiency, the Intel part through a high fixed clock on fewer cores.

For a laptop buyer who needs multi-threaded performance and decent integrated graphics, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U is the logical pick. For a desktop builder who needs a low-cost part for basic tasks and already has a Socket 1151 board, the Intel Pentium G4560 remains a workable option, though its 2-core/4-thread configuration will limit it in modern multi-threaded software. The recorded data shows no benchmark where the Intel part beats the AMD part, which makes the AMD part the safer recommendation for any workload that can use more than two cores.