Intel Core i7-7500U | AMD FX-7500 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-7500U or AMD FX-7500 - 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 i7-7500U has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.50 GHz. Up to 32 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-7500U was released in Q4/2016. The AMD FX-7500 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.30 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD FX-7500 was released in Q2/2014. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | AMD FX (30) |
Intel Core i 7000U (18) | CPU group | AMD FX-7000 (2) |
7 | Generation | 3 |
Kaby Lake U | Architecture | Kaveri (Steamroller) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i7-6500U | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-7500U is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.70 GHz (3.50 GHz). The AMD FX-7500 has 4 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.10 GHz (3.30 GHz). |
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Intel Core i7-7500U | Characteristic | AMD FX-7500 |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.70 GHz | Frequency | 2.10 GHz |
3.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.30 GHz |
3.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.30 GHz |
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 620 | GPU | AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Kaveri) |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.55 GHz |
1.05 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
9.5 | GPU Generation | 6 |
14 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 2 |
24 | Compute units | 8 |
192 | Shader | 512 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
12 | 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 620 | GPU | AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Kaveri) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-7500U supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD FX-7500 can connect up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i7-7500U | Characteristic | AMD FX-7500 |
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1866 | Memory | DDR3-1600 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
34.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
12 | PCIe lanes | -- |
11.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i7-7500U has a TDP of 15 W, that of the AMD FX-7500 is 19 W. |
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Intel Core i7-7500U | Characteristic | AMD FX-7500 |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 19 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-7500U has a 4.00 MB cache, while the AMD FX-7500 cache has a total of 4.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i7-7500U | Characteristic | AMD FX-7500 |
14 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
BGA 1356 | Socket | FM2+ |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2016 | Release date | Q2/2014 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-7500U
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD FX-7500
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7500U
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD FX-7500
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7500U
Intel HD Graphics 620 @ 1.05 GHz |
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AMD FX-7500
AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Kaveri) @ 0.55 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7500U
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD FX-7500
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7500U
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD FX-7500
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7500U
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD FX-7500
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7500U
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD FX-7500
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7500U
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD FX-7500
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7500U
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD FX-7500
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7500U
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD FX-7500
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7500U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD FX-7500
4C 4T @ 2.10 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7500U
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD FX-7500
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7500U
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD FX-7500
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-7500U | AMD FX-7500 |
Unknown | Unknown |