Intel Core i7-5650U | AMD Ryzen 9 7940H | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-5650U or AMD Ryzen 9 7940H - 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 i7-5650U has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.10 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-5650U was released in Q1/2015. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940H has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940H was released in Q1/2023. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | AMD Ryzen 9 (40) |
Intel Core i 5000U (16) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 7040 (21) |
5 | Generation | 6 |
Broadwell U | Architecture | Phoenix (Zen 4) |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i7-4650U | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i7-6650U | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-5650U is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.20 GHz (3.10 GHz). The AMD Ryzen 9 7940H has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 4.00 GHz (5.20 GHz). |
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Intel Core i7-5650U | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7940H |
2 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 16 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.20 GHz | Frequency | 4.00 GHz |
3.10 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 5.20 GHz |
3.10 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
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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Intel Core i7-5650U | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7940H |
-- | AI hardware | AMD Ryzen™ AI |
-- | AI specifications | AMD dedicated AI XDNA Technology |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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Intel HD Graphics 6000 | GPU | AMD Radeon 780M |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.80 GHz |
1.00 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 2.80 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 |
8 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 HD Graphics 6000 | 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 i7-5650U supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940H can connect up to 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i7-5650U | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7940H |
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 |
0.50 MB | 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 TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i7-5650U has a TDP of 15 W, that of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H is 54 W. |
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Intel Core i7-5650U | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7940H |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 54 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
9.5 W | TDP down | 35 W |
105 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-5650U has a 4.50 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H cache has a total of 24.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i7-5650U | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7940H |
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 | Q1/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-5650U
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940H
8C 16T @ 5.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5650U
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940H
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5650U
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940H
8C 16T @ 5.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5650U
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940H
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5650U
Intel HD Graphics 6000 @ 1.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940H
AMD Radeon 780M @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5650U
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940H
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5650U
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940H
8C 16T @ 5.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5650U
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940H
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5650U
2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940H
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-5650U | AMD Ryzen 9 7940H |
Apple MacBook Air (2015) | Unknown |