Ryzen 5 7540U vs Ryzen 7 4700GE

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 7 4700GE
2020
8 cores / 16 threads, 35 Watt
12.48
+5.8%
Ryzen 5 7540U
2023
6 cores / 12 threads, 28 Watt
11.80

Ryzen 7 4700GE outperforms Ryzen 5 7540U by a small 6% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 7 4700GE and Ryzen 5 7540U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking625662
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen 7AMD Phoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040)
Power efficiency33.7439.88
Architecture codenameRenoir (2020−2023)Phoenix (Zen4) (2023)
Release date21 July 2020 (4 years ago)3 May 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 7 4700GE and Ryzen 5 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 speed3.1 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz4.9 GHz
Multiplier31no data
L1 cache512 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache4 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm4 nm
Die size156 mm2178 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors9800 Million25,000 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 7 4700GE and Ryzen 5 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 configuration11
SocketAM4FP7
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 7 4700GE and Ryzen 5 7540U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 7 4700GE and Ryzen 5 7540U are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 7 4700GE and Ryzen 5 7540U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Maximum memory bandwidth51.196 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon Vega 8AMD Radeon 740M ( - 2500 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 7 4700GE and Ryzen 5 7540U.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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 7 4700GE 12.48
+5.8%
Ryzen 5 7540U 11.80

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 7 4700GE 19831
+5.8%
Ryzen 5 7540U 18743

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 12.48 11.80
Integrated graphics card 4.51 8.30
Recency 21 July 2020 3 May 2023
Physical cores 8 6
Threads 16 12
Chip lithography 7 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 28 Watt

Ryzen 7 4700GE has a 5.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads.

Ryzen 5 7540U, on the other hand, has 84% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 2 years, a 75% more advanced lithography process, and 25% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Ryzen 7 4700GE and Ryzen 5 7540U.

Note that Ryzen 7 4700GE is a desktop processor while Ryzen 5 7540U is a notebook one.


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