Intel Core i7-5557U | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-5557U or AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme - 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 Intel Core i7-5557U has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.40 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-5557U was released in Q1/2015. The AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.10 GHz. The CPU supports up to 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme was released in Q2/2023. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | AMD Ryzen Z1 (2) |
Intel Core i 5000U (16) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 7040 (21) |
5 | Generation | 6 |
Broadwell U | Architecture | Phoenix (Zen 4) |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i7-6567U | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-5557U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-5557U is 3.10 GHz (3.40 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme has 8 CPU cores and 16 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme is at 3.30 GHz (5.10 GHz). |
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Intel Core i7-5557U | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme |
2 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 16 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.10 GHz | Frequency | 3.30 GHz |
3.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 5.10 GHz |
3.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core i7-5557U or AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme 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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Intel Iris Graphics 6100 | GPU | AMD Radeon 780M |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.80 GHz |
1.10 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 2.70 GHz |
8 | GPU Generation | 3 |
14 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 4 |
48 | Compute units | 12 |
384 | Shader | 768 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | AMD FSR |
16 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
11.2 | 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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Intel Iris Graphics 6100 | GPU | AMD Radeon 780M |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-5557U can use up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 29.9 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme supports up to 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 120.0 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i7-5557U | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme |
DDR3-1866 | Memory | DDR5-4800, DDR5-5600, LPDDR5-6400, LPDDR5X-7500 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 256 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
29.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 120.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
12 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
6.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i7-5557U is 28 W, while the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme has a TDP of 28 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i7-5557U | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme |
28 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 28 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 30 W |
-- | TDP down | 15 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-5557U is manufactured in 14 nm and has 4.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme is manufactured in 4 nm and has a 24.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i7-5557U | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme |
14 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 |
BGA 1168 | Socket | FP8 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2015 | Release date | Q2/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-5557U
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5557U
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5557U
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5557U
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5557U
Intel Iris Graphics 6100 @ 1.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
AMD Radeon 780M @ 2.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5557U
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5557U
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5557U
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5557U
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5557U
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5557U
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5557U
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-5557U | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme |
Unknown | ASUS ROG Ally |