AMD Ryzen 7 3700U | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen 7 3700U and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Ryzen 7 3700U 4 core processor released in Q1/2019 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2023. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 (70) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) |
AMD Ryzen 3000U (10) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (2) |
2 | Generation | 3 |
Picasso (Zen+) | Architecture | -- |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
-- | Successor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 7 3700U is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.30 GHz (4.00 GHz). The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 clocks with 3.40 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700U | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
4 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.30 GHz (4.00 GHz) | A-Core | 3.40 GHz 1x Cortex-X4 |
-- | B-Core | 2.96 GHz (3.15 GHz) 5x Cortex-A720 |
-- | C-Core | 2.27 GHz 2x Cortex-A520 |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700U | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon NPU @ 34 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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AMD Radeon RX Vega 10 (Raven Ridge) | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 750 |
1.40 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.90 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
8 | GPU Generation | -- |
14 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 2 |
10 | Compute units | -- |
640 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 6 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12.1 |
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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AMD Radeon RX Vega 10 (Raven Ridge) | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 750 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 32 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD Ryzen 7 3700U, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 supports a maximum of 24 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 76.6 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700U | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
DDR4-2400 | Memory | LPDDR5X-9600 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 24 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
38.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 76.6 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 12.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
12 | PCIe lanes | -- |
11.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is 12.5 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700U | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 12.5 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
35 W | TDP up | -- |
12 W | TDP down | -- |
105 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has 4.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 12 nm. The cache of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is at 12.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 4 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700U | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
12 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv9-A (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | -- |
FP5 | Socket | -- |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Android, Windows 10/11 (ARM) |
Q1/2019 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700U
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U
AMD Radeon RX Vega 10 (Raven Ridge) @ 1.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Qualcomm Adreno 750 @ 0.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U
4C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U
4C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U
4C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U
4C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700U | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
Lenovo ThinkPad E595 - AMD Ryzen 7 3700U Acer Aspire 5 (A515-54G-59WR) HP 14-dk0008ng 14 Zoll Laptop HP 15-db1013ng 15.6 Zoll Laptop HP 17-ca1245ng 17.3 Zoll Laptop HP Envy x360 15-ds0007ng 15.6 Zoll Convertible Notebook |
Xiaomi 14 Xiaomi 14 Pro ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro Samsung S24 Ultra |