i7-3517U vs Ryzen 5 2400GE

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 5 2400GE
2018
4 cores / 8 threads, 35 Watt
4.72
+260%
Core i7-3517U
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 17 Watt
1.31

Ryzen 5 2400GE outperforms Core i7-3517U by a whopping 260% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 5 2400GE and Core i7-3517U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking12732271
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen 5Intel Core i7
Power efficiency12.757.29
Architecture codenameRaven Ridge (2017−2018)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date19 April 2018 (6 years ago)3 June 2012 (12 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 5 2400GE and Core i7-3517U 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads84
Base clock speed3.2 GHz1.9 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz3 GHz
Bus rateno data5 GT/s
Multiplier32no data
L1 cache128K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm22 nm
Die size210 mm2118 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
Number of transistors4,950 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 5 2400GE and Core i7-3517U 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)1
SocketAM4FCBGA1023
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 5 2400GE and Core i7-3517U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® AVX
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data+
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FDIno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen 5 2400GE and Core i7-3517U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection-+
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 5 2400GE and Core i7-3517U are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 5 2400GE and Core i7-3517U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600
Maximum memory size64 GB32 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidth46.933 GB/s25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon RX Vega 11Intel HD Graphics 4000
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.15 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Ryzen 5 2400GE and Core i7-3517U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
SDVOno data+
CRTno data+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 5 2400GE and Core i7-3517U.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes1216

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.

Ryzen 5 2400GE 4.72
+260%
i7-3517U 1.31

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.

Ryzen 5 2400GE 7495
+259%
i7-3517U 2087

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.72 1.31
Integrated graphics card 5.48 1.18
Recency 19 April 2018 3 June 2012
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 17 Watt

Ryzen 5 2400GE has a 260.3% higher aggregate performance score, 364.4% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 5 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 57.1% more advanced lithography process.

i7-3517U, on the other hand, has 105.9% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 5 2400GE is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-3517U in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 5 2400GE is a desktop processor while Core i7-3517U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 5 2400GE and Core i7-3517U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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