AMD Ryzen 5 2500X | Intel Core i3-7020U | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen 5 2500X or Intel Core i3-7020U - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD Ryzen 5 2500X has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.00 GHz. Up to 64 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 2500X was released in Q2/2018. The Intel Core i3-7020U has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.30 GHz. The CPU supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i3-7020U was released in Q3/2018. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 (84) | Family | Intel Core i3 (205) |
AMD Ryzen 2000 (9) | CPU group | Intel Core i 7000U (18) |
2 | Generation | 7 |
Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+) | Architecture | Kaby Lake U |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 5 2500X has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 2500X is 3.60 GHz (4.00 GHz) while the Intel Core i3-7020U has 2 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-7020U is at 2.30 GHz. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2500X | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-7020U |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.60 GHz | Frequency | 2.30 GHz |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
3.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Internal GraphicsThe AMD Ryzen 5 2500X or Intel Core i3-7020U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 620 |
GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.00 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 9.5 |
Technology | 14 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 24 |
-- | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 620 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen 5 2500X can use up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 46.9 GB/s. The Intel Core i3-7020U supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 34.1 GB/s. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2500X | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-7020U |
DDR4-2933 | Memory | LPDDR3-1866, DDR4-2133 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
46.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
16.00 MB | L3 Cache | 3.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 12 |
19.7 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 11.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen 5 2500X is 95 W, while the Intel Core i3-7020U has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2500X | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-7020U |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 5 2500X is manufactured in 12 nm and has 16.00 MB cache. The Intel Core i3-7020U is manufactured in 14 nm and has a 3.00 MB cache. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2500X | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-7020U |
12 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
AM4 (PGA 1331) | Socket | BGA 1356 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q2/2018 | Release date | Q3/2018 |
-- | Release price | 281 $ |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2500X
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7020U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2500X
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7020U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2500X
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7020U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2500X
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7020U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2500X
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7020U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2500X
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7020U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2500X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7020U
Intel HD Graphics 620 @ 1.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2500X
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7020U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2500X
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7020U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2500X
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7020U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2500X
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7020U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2500X
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7020U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2500X | Intel Core i3-7020U |
Unknown | Dell Inspiron 14 3481 HP 250 G7 Medion Akoya E15403 Lenovo V130-15IKB Acer Aspire 3 (A315-54K-34G9) |