Ryzen Embedded V1500B vs i7-7660U

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-7660U
2017
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
2.57
Ryzen Embedded V1500B
4 cores / 8 threads, 16 Watt
2.93
+14%

Ryzen Embedded V1500B outperforms Core i7-7660U by a moderate 14% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-7660U and Ryzen Embedded V1500B processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking17291651
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7AMD Ryzen Embedded
Power efficiency16.1517.26
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Zen (2017−2020)
Release date3 January 2017 (7 years ago)no data (2024 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$415no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-7660U and Ryzen Embedded V1500B basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed2.5 GHzno data
Boost clock speed4 GHz2.2 GHz
Bus typeOPIno data
Bus rate4 GT/sno data
Multiplier2522
L1 cache128 KB384 KB
L2 cache512 KB2 MB
L3 cache4 MB4 MB
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-7660U and Ryzen Embedded V1500B compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)no data
SocketFCBGA1356no data
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt16 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7660U and Ryzen Embedded V1500B. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
eDRAM64 MBno data
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-
Smart Response+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-7660U and Ryzen Embedded V1500B technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-7660U and Ryzen Embedded V1500B are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-7660U and Ryzen Embedded V1500B. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4-2400
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/s38.397 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel Iris Plus Graphics 640no data
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-7660U and Ryzen Embedded V1500B integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-7660U and Ryzen Embedded V1500B integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@30Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-7660U and Ryzen Embedded V1500B integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-7660U and Ryzen Embedded V1500B.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes12no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-7660U 2.57
Ryzen Embedded V1500B 2.93
+14%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-7660U 4075
Ryzen Embedded V1500B 4633
+13.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.57 2.93
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 4 8
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 16 Watt

i7-7660U has 6.7% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Embedded V1500B, on the other hand, has a 14% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Ryzen Embedded V1500B is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-7660U in performance tests.


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