Core i5-1334U
VS
Ryzen 7 4700U

Core i5-1334U vs Ryzen 7 4700U

Intel

Core i5-1334U

10 Cores12 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2023
VS
AMD

Ryzen 7 4700U

8 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1334U

#162
Core Ultra 7 256V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $350
112%
#167
Core Ultra 7 258V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $400
108%
#169
Core i7-1280P
MSRP: $482|Avg: $482
107%
#173
Core Ultra 5 238V
MSRP: $454|Avg: $454
103%
#176
Core i9-13900HK
MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A
100%
#177
Core i5-1334U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#178
Core i7-1360P
MSRP: $480|Avg: $280
99%
#179
Core i7-1260P
MSRP: $432|Avg: $432
98%
#184
Core Ultra 7 266V
MSRP: $520|Avg: $520
95%
#185
Ryzen 7 5825C
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
93%
#187
Core Ultra 9 288V
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
87%
#188
Core i7-10870H
MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A
87%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 4700U

#176
Core i9-13900HK
MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A
119%
#178
Core i7-1360P
MSRP: $480|Avg: $280
117%
#179
Core i7-1260P
MSRP: $432|Avg: $432
117%
#184
Core Ultra 7 266V
MSRP: $520|Avg: $520
113%
#185
Ryzen 7 5825C
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
111%
#187
Core Ultra 9 288V
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
103%
#188
Core i7-10870H
MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A
103%
#190
Ryzen 7 4700U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-1334U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 7 4700U in both compute-intensive tasks (0.7% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightCore i5-1334URyzen 7 4700U
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-U (2023) / Intel 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCore i5-1334URyzen 7 4700U
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-1334U and Ryzen 7 4700U

Intel

Core i5-1334U

The Core i5-1334U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture. It features 10 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 13,265 points. Launch price was $340.

AMD

Ryzen 7 4700U

The Ryzen 7 4700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 13,174 points. Launch price was $149.

Processing Power

The Core i5-1334U packs 10 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 4700U offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Core i5-1334U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-1334U versus 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 4700U — a 11.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-1334U (base: 1.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i5-1334U uses the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 4700U uses Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1334U scores 13,265 against the Ryzen 7 4700U's 13,174 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i5-1334U. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-1334U vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 4700U.

FeatureCore i5-1334URyzen 7 4700U
Cores / Threads
10 / 12+25%
8 / 8
Boost Clock
4.6 GHz+12%
4.1 GHz
Base Clock
1.3 GHz
2 GHz+54%
L3 Cache
12 MB (total)+50%
8 MB (total)
L2 Cache
1.25 MB (per core)+150%
512 kB (per core)
Process
Intel 7 nm
7 nm
Architecture
Raptor Lake-U (2023)
Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021)
PassMark
13,265
13,174
Geekbench 6 Single
2,390
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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-1334U uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 4700U uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore i5-1334URyzen 7 4700U
Socket
FCBGA1744
FP6
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0+67%
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
LPDDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity
64 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
20
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-1334U) / not specified (Ryzen 7 4700U). The Core i5-1334U includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 80EU), while the Ryzen 7 4700U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1334U targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-1334U rivals Ryzen 5 7520U.

FeatureCore i5-1334URyzen 7 4700U
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Iris Xe Graphics 80EU
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use
Mainstream Laptop