Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U vs i7-7820X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-7820X
2017
8 cores / 16 threads, 140 Watt
10.81
Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U
2023
6 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
11.50
+6.4%

Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U outperforms Core i7-7820X by a small 6% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-7820X and Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking724685
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.45no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7AMD Phoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040)
Power efficiency7.3172.56
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Phoenix (Zen4) (2023)
Release date30 May 2017 (7 years ago)23 May 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$599no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-7820X and Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads1612
Base clock speed3.6 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.9 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier36no data
L1 cache512 KB384 KB
L2 cache8 MB6 MB
L3 cache11 MB (shared)16 MB
Chip lithography14 nm4 nm
Die sizeno data178 mm2
Maximum core temperature99 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-7820X and Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U 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
SocketFCLGA2066no data
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7820X and Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-7820X and Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-7820X and Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-7820X and Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666no data
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AAMD Radeon 740M ( - 2500 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-7820X and Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes28no 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.

i7-7820X 10.81
Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U 11.50
+6.4%

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.

i7-7820X 17166
Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U 18265
+6.4%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-7820X 1426
Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U 2153
+51%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-7820X 7862
+0.1%
Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U 7858

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 10.81 11.50
Recency 30 May 2017 23 May 2023
Physical cores 8 6
Threads 16 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 15 Watt

i7-7820X has 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads.

Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U, on the other hand, has a 6.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, a 250% more advanced lithography process, and 833.3% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i7-7820X and Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U.

Note that Core i7-7820X is a desktop processor while Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U is a notebook one.


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