Ryzen 5 7645HX vs i7-870S

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-870S
2010
4 cores / 8 threads, 82 Watt
1.77
Ryzen 5 7645HX
2023
6 cores / 12 threads, 45 Watt
17.24
+874%

Ryzen 5 7645HX outperforms Core i7-870S by a whopping 874% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-870S and Ryzen 5 7645HX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2025380
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency2.0035.58
Architecture codenameLynnfield (2009−2010)Dragon Range (Zen4) (2023)
Release date19 July 2010 (14 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i7-870S and Ryzen 5 7645HX 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads812
Base clock speed2.66 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz5 GHz
Bus rate2.5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm5 nm
Die size296 mm271 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Number of transistors774 million6570 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-870S and Ryzen 5 7645HX 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 configuration11
SocketFCLGA1156,LGA1156FL1
Power consumption (TDP)82 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-870S and Ryzen 5 7645HX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2no data
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology1.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
PAE36 Bitno data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i7-870S and Ryzen 5 7645HX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-870S and Ryzen 5 7645HX 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 i7-870S and Ryzen 5 7645HX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-5200
Maximum memory size16 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon 610M

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-870S and Ryzen 5 7645HX.

PCIe version2.05.0
PCI Express lanes1628

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.

i7-870S 1.77
Ryzen 5 7645HX 17.24
+874%

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.

i7-870S 2765
Ryzen 5 7645HX 26868
+872%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.77 17.24
Recency 19 July 2010 4 January 2023
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 8 12
Chip lithography 45 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 82 Watt 45 Watt

Ryzen 5 7645HX has a 874% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 12 years, 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads, a 800% more advanced lithography process, and 82.2% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 5 7645HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-870S in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-870S is a desktop processor while Ryzen 5 7645HX is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-870S and Ryzen 5 7645HX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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