AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U vs Intel Pentium Gold G5620 Comparison

The Intel Pentium Gold G5620 and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U occupy similar positions in the overall performance distribution, with both landing at the 29th percentile among all CPUs. Their average benchmark scores are nearly identical, at 1045 for the Intel part and 1041 for the AMD part, a difference of less than half a percent. However, these aggregate figures mask a significant divergence in workload characteristics: the desktop Pentium and the mobile Ryzen achieve their comparable averages through very different performance profiles, with the Ryzen dominating in every head-to-head test recorded in the data.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Pentium Gold G5620 has a slightly higher average benchmark score of 1045, compared to 1041 for the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U. The difference is just 4 points, or roughly 0.4 percent.

Q: How large is the performance gap in multi-core rendering?

A: In the Cinebench R15 multi-core test, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U scores 658, which is 44.7 percent higher than the Intel Pentium Gold G5620's score of 364. The AMD processor wins this test by a substantial margin.

Q: Does the Intel processor win any of the head-to-head benchmark comparisons?

A: No. The data shows zero wins for the Intel Pentium Gold G5620, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U wins both recorded head-to-head tests. The AMD part wins in Cinebench R15 multi-core and single-core.

Q: What is the difference in single-core performance between the two?

A: In Cinebench R15 single-core, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U scores 149, which is 65.8 percent higher than the Intel Pentium Gold G5620's score of 51. The Intel part trails badly in this metric despite having a higher base clock.

Q: How do their nearest rivals compare in terms of average score?

A: The Intel Pentium Gold G5620's closest rival is the AMD PRO A10-9700, with both scoring 1045 and a delta of 0 percent. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U's nearest rival is the Intel Core i3-4160T, which scores 1043, just 0.2 percent lower.

Q: Are these processors in the same performance tier overall?

A: Yes. Both CPUs sit at the 29th percentile of all CPUs, and their average benchmark scores are within 0.4 percent of each other, with the Intel part at 1045 and the AMD part at 1041. Their nearest rivals also occupy closely packed scores around the 1043 to 1047 range.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The Intel Pentium Gold G5620 is built on the Coffee Lake architecture using a 14 nm process node manufactured by Intel itself. It is a desktop part with a 54 W TDP, designed for the Intel Socket 1151 platform. In contrast, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U uses the Zen+ architecture, codenamed Picasso, fabricated on a 12 nm node by GlobalFoundries. This is a mobile processor with a dramatically lower 15 W TDP, fitting into the AMD Socket FP5.

Core and thread counts differ sharply between the two. The Intel chip offers 2 cores and 4 threads, while the AMD chip doubles that to 4 cores and 8 threads. The cache hierarchy also reflects this disparity: the Pentium Gold has 64 KB of L1 cache and 256 KB of L2 cache per core, while the Ryzen 7 PRO provides 96 KB of L1 and 512 KB of L2 per core. Both share 4 MB of L3 cache, but the AMD part's larger per-core caches and additional cores give it a structural advantage in multi-threaded workloads.

The transistor and die characteristics further separate the two designs. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U integrates 4,940 million transistors on a 210 mm² die, whereas the Intel Pentium Gold G5620 has a smaller 126 mm² die with no transistor count listed. The AMD processor also features a Radeon Vega 10 integrated GPU, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 630. Memory support is DDR4 dual-channel for both, but the Intel part lists a memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s and supports ECC memory, which the AMD part does not. PCIe connectivity is Gen 3 for both, though only the Intel part specifies 16 lanes from the CPU.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data presents a clear and one-sided picture. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U wins both recorded head-to-head tests and demonstrates superiority in every measured workload category. Its 44.7 percent lead in Cinebench R15 multi-core and 65.8 percent lead in single-core indicate that the AMD part is faster in both parallel and sequential processing tasks.

For users prioritizing multi-threaded applications such as video encoding, 3D rendering, or compilation, the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U's 4 cores and 8 threads provide a decisive advantage over the Pentium Gold's 2 cores and 4 threads. The Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 658 versus 364 is a direct measure of this capability. Even in single-core performance, where the Intel part's 4.00 GHz base clock might suggest an edge, the AMD processor's 4.00 GHz boost clock and Zen+ architecture deliver a score of 149 versus 51.

The Intel Pentium Gold G5620 offers no benchmark wins in the available data. Its only advantages are qualitative: it is a desktop part with a 54 W TDP and ECC memory support, which may appeal to specific workstation or server use cases that require error-correcting memory. However, in terms of raw performance metrics, the data shows no scenario where the Intel chip comes out ahead.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Pentium Gold G5620 | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U |

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

| Cores | 2 | 4 |

| Threads | 4 | 8 |

| Base Clock | 4.00 GHz | 2.30 GHz |

| Boost Clock | None | 4.00 GHz |

| TDP | 54 W | 15 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1151 | AMD Socket FP5 |

| Architecture | Coffee Lake | Zen+ (Picasso) |

| Process Node | 14 nm | 12 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | GlobalFoundries |

| Transistors | Not listed | 4,940 million |

| Die Size | 126 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 | 4 MB (shared) | 4 MB (shared) |

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

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

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

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 | Radeon Vega 10 |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Production Status | End-of-life | Active |

| Release Date | 2019-02-19 | 2019-04-07 |

| Launch MSRP | $93 | Not listed |

The specification table highlights the fundamental differences: the Intel part is a high-clock, low-core-count desktop chip with a 54 W TDP, while the AMD part is a lower-clock, higher-core-count mobile chip with a 15 W TDP. The Intel processor has a 4.00 GHz base clock with no boost, whereas the AMD processor starts at 2.30 GHz and boosts to 4.00 GHz. The AMD chip is newer by about two months and remains in active production, while the Intel chip is end-of-life.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark results are unambiguous. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U scores 658 against the Intel Pentium Gold G5620's 364, yielding a delta of -44.7 percent from the Intel perspective. This means the AMD processor outperforms the Intel one by nearly 81 percent in this specific test, a massive gap that reflects the 2x core and thread advantage.

The single-core result is even more lopsided in percentage terms. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U achieves a score of 149 in Cinebench R15 single-core, while the Intel Pentium Gold G5620 manages only 51. This represents a -65.8 percent delta for the Intel part. Despite having a base clock of 4.00 GHz compared to the AMD's 2.30 GHz base and 4.00 GHz boost, the Intel chip delivers far lower single-thread performance in this benchmark.

The data also shows the AMD processor's Cinebench R20 scores, though these are not part of the head-to-head comparison. The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U scores 1517 in multi-core and 214 in single-core in R20, while the Intel Pentium Gold G5620 scores 3613 in R23 multi-core and 510 in R23 single-core. These different test versions are not directly comparable, but they show that the Intel part can achieve higher absolute numbers in newer Cinebench versions, even while losing the older R15 tests decisively.

The Verdict

The data directs a clear choice for most users: the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U is the superior processor in every measured benchmark. It wins both head-to-head tests with margins of 44.7 percent and 65.8 percent, and it does so while consuming only 15 W of power compared to the Intel part's 54 W. The AMD chip's 4 cores and 8 threads, combined with its 12 nm Zen+ architecture, deliver performance that the 2-core, 4-thread Intel Pentium Gold G5620 cannot match in any recorded test.

For users who need multi-threaded performance for tasks like content creation, software compilation, or data processing, the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U is the only choice based on the numbers. Its 658 score in Cinebench R15 multi-core is nearly double the Intel's 364, and its single-core advantage is even more pronounced. The AMD part also remains in active production, whereas the Intel chip is end-of-life, suggesting more ongoing support and availability.

The Intel Pentium Gold G5620 may still serve specific niches. Its ECC memory support is a feature the AMD part lacks, and its desktop form factor with 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes could appeal to systems requiring those specific capabilities. Its launch MSRP was $93, which is noted once here as a historical reference point. However, for general-purpose computing, the benchmark data shows no scenario where the Intel processor outperforms the AMD chip. Both sit at the 29th percentile overall, but the AMD part achieves that position with far better benchmark results in the tests that matter most for real-world performance. The verdict is straightforward: the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U wins on performance, efficiency, and production status, while the Intel Pentium Gold G5620 only offers niche features like ECC support in return for significantly lower benchmark scores.