AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B vs Intel Core i7-7920HQ Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clean sweep for the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B across every shared benchmark in the database. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the AMD part scores 701 against the Intel Core i7-7920HQ's 619, a 13.2% advantage. The single-core result in the same test follows the same pattern: 98 versus 87, a 12.6% lead for AMD.

Moving to Cinebench R20, the margin holds steady. The AMD processor reaches 2921 in multicore while the Intel chip manages 2583, a 13.1% gap. In single-core R20, the scores are 412 and 364 respectively, again a 13.2% difference. These consistent deltas across different Cinebench versions suggest the performance relationship is stable regardless of workload scaling.

Cinebench R23 confirms the trend. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B posts 6957 in multicore, compared to 6151 for the Intel Core i7-7920HQ, a 13.1% difference. Single-core R23 shows 982 versus 868, another 13.1% gap. Notably, the Intel processor has additional data in the database: Geekbench multicore at 3999 and single-core at 1267. No comparable Geekbench scores are recorded for the AMD chip, so those results stand alone without a direct head-to-head comparison.

The win count is decisive: six benchmark victories for AMD, zero for Intel. The average benchmark score for the AMD part is 2012, while the Intel chip averages 1992. That places the AMD processor at the 45th percentile of all CPUs in the database, just one point above the Intel part's 44th percentile. The nearest rivals for the AMD chip include the AMD Ryzen 7 1700 at 2015 (a 0.1% difference), the Intel Core i5-8300H at 2005 (0.3% ahead), the Intel Xeon D-1712TR at 2004 (0.4% ahead), and the Intel Core i5-8400H at 2003 (0.4% ahead). For the Intel Core i7-7920HQ, the nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 5 1500X at 1992 (a 0% difference), the Intel Xeon E3-1285L v4 at 1991 (0.1% behind), the Intel Xeon E3-1585L v5 at 1989 (0.2% behind), and the Intel Xeon E-2276M at 1996 (0.2% ahead).

Architecture Differences

Both processors share a 14 nm process node, but the similarities end there. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B uses the Zen architecture, specifically the Great Horned Owl variant, built by GlobalFoundries. It contains 4,950 million transistors on a 210 mm² die. The Intel Core i7-7920HQ uses the Kaby Lake architecture, Kaby Lake-H generation, built by Intel itself on a 126 mm² die with no transistor count recorded in the database.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD chip provides 128 KB of L1 cache per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, with 2 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part offers 64 KB of L1 per core and 256 KB of L2 per core, but compensates with a larger 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The total L3 advantage for Intel is 6 MB, which could matter in workloads with repeated data access patterns.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD processor supports DDR4 exclusively over a dual-channel bus. The Intel part supports both DDR3 and DDR4, also dual-channel. Neither processor supports ECC memory according to the recorded data. The Intel chip has PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while no PCIe configuration is listed for the AMD part.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B includes a Radeon RX Vega 11, while the Intel Core i7-7920HQ carries Intel HD Graphics 630. The market segments are distinct: the AMD chip is classified as desktop, the Intel chip as mobile. The AMD processor remains active in production, while the Intel part is marked as end-of-life. Release dates place the Intel chip at 2017-01-02 and the AMD chip at 2018-02-20, roughly 13 months apart.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to a straightforward conclusion: the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B outperforms the Intel Core i7-7920HQ in every measured Cinebench test. The margins are consistent, ranging from 12.6% to 13.2% across single-core and multicore workloads. This is not a narrow victory; it is a uniform performance advantage.

For users prioritizing raw CPU compute in Cinebench-style rendering tasks, the AMD part is the clear choice. The 13.1% multicore advantage in R23 translates to meaningful time savings in batch rendering or video encoding workloads. The single-core lead of 13.1% in R23 also matters for lightly threaded applications, where the AMD chip still holds an edge despite the Intel part's higher boost clock.

The Intel Core i7-7920HQ does offer a higher boost clock at 4.10 GHz versus 3.80 GHz, and a larger L3 cache of 8 MB versus 2 MB. However, the recorded benchmark results show that these specifications do not translate into a performance win. The Intel chip also has Geekbench scores available in the database, which could be relevant if the AMD part had comparable data, but none is recorded.

The production status favors AMD as well. The Ryzen Embedded V1807B is active, while the Core i7-7920HQ is end-of-life. For new system designs, the AMD part offers an ongoing supply, though the database does not record pricing for the AMD chip. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $568, which is noted once here for reference.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded fields. Clock speeds: the AMD part has a base clock of 3.35 GHz and a boost of 3.80 GHz, while the Intel part has a base of 3.10 GHz and a boost of 4.10 GHz. Both have 4 cores and 8 threads, and both run at 45W TDP. Sockets are incompatible: AMD Socket FP5 versus Intel BGA 1440.

Cache structure: AMD uses 128 KB L1 per core and 512 KB L2 per core with 2 MB shared L3. Intel uses 64 KB L1 per core and 256 KB L2 per core with 8 MB shared L3. Memory support: AMD is DDR4 only; Intel is DDR3 and DDR4. Both are dual-channel. ECC support is false for both.

Integrated graphics: AMD has Radeon RX Vega 11; Intel has Intel HD Graphics 630. Market segment: AMD is desktop; Intel is mobile. Production status: AMD is active; Intel is end-of-life. Release dates: AMD is 2018-02-20; Intel is 2017-01-02. The Intel part has a part number of SR32L and a launch MSRP of $568; the AMD part has no recorded part number or launch MSRP. The Intel chip has PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes; the AMD chip has no PCIe data listed. Die size: AMD is 210 mm²; Intel is 126 mm². Transistors: AMD is 4,950 million; Intel has no recorded figure. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-7920HQ boosts to 4.10 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B boosts to 3.80 GHz. Despite this, the AMD part wins all shared Cinebench tests.

Q: How much larger is the Intel L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i7-7920HQ has 8 MB of shared L3 cache, compared to 2 MB on the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B, a 6 MB difference.

Q: Are both processors still in production?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B is listed as active, while the Intel Core i7-7920HQ is marked as end-of-life.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference?

A: The AMD processor averages 2012 across its recorded benchmarks, while the Intel processor averages 1992, a 20-point difference that places them at the 45th and 44th percentiles respectively.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. Neither the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B nor the Intel Core i7-7920HQ supports ECC memory according to the database.

Q: Which processor supports DDR3 memory?

A: Only the Intel Core i7-7920HQ supports DDR3 in addition to DDR4. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B supports DDR4 only.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B wins in every benchmark category where both processors have recorded data. In multicore workloads, the AMD part leads by 13.1% in Cinebench R23, 13.1% in R20, and 13.2% in R15. These results indicate that the AMD chip handles parallel rendering tasks with greater efficiency, likely benefiting from the Zen architecture's instruction throughput. In single-core tests, the AMD part leads by 13.1% in R23, 13.2% in R20, and 12.6% in R15. The single-core advantage is notable because the Intel chip has a higher boost clock, yet the AMD part still comes out ahead.

The Intel Core i7-7920HQ has no benchmark wins in the head-to-head data. Its recorded Geekbench scores, 3999 multicore and 1267 single-core, are not matched by AMD data, so they cannot be compared directly. The Intel part does offer a larger L3 cache of 8 MB, which could provide an advantage in workloads with high cache reuse, but the database does not contain a benchmark that isolates this effect. The Intel chip also supports DDR3 memory, which could be relevant for systems with existing DDR3 modules, and it has a higher boost clock of 4.10 GHz. However, the measured Cinebench results show that these features do not overcome the AMD part's performance lead.

For new system builds, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B is the stronger choice based on recorded benchmarks. It is also in active production, while the Intel part is end-of-life. The Intel Core i7-7920HQ retains a niche for mobile platforms given its mobile market segment classification, and it has a recorded launch MSRP of $568, but no comparable price data exists for the AMD part. The data supports the AMD processor for users who need the best Cinebench performance in this comparison.