AMD Ryzen 7 3700U | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen 7 3700U and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx 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 8cx which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2018. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 (67) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
AMD Ryzen 3000U (10) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx (2) |
2 | Generation | 2 |
Picasso (Zen+) | Architecture | Kryo 495 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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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 8cx clocks with 2.84 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700U | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
4 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.30 GHz (4.00 GHz) | A-Core | 2.84 GHz 4x Kryo 495 Gold |
-- | B-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 495 Silver |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700U | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon 685 @ 3 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (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 680 |
1.40 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.25 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.59 GHz |
8 | GPU Generation | 5 |
14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 2 |
10 | Compute units | 8 |
640 | Shader | 768 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12.0 |
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 680 |
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 |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
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 8cx supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 68.2 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700U | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
DDR4-2400 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
38.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 68.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 2.00 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 8cx is 7 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 8cx |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 7 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 8cx is at 2.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700U | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
12 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-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 (ARM) |
Q1/2019 | Release date | Q4/2018 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700U
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U
AMD Radeon RX Vega 10 (Raven Ridge) @ 1.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
Qualcomm Adreno 680 @ 0.59 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U
4C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U
4C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700U | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
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 |
Lenovo Flex 5G Lenovo Yoga C 5G Samsung Galaxy Book S |