Core i7-7700HQ vs Ryzen 7 2700U

Core i7-7700HQ

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2017

Ryzen 7 2700U

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-7700HQ

4 / 8

6,880

+0.4%

6,850

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

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. The Core i7-7700HQ is positioned at rank 493 and the Ryzen 7 2700U is on rank 748, so the Core i7-7700HQ offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 i7-7700HQ

#153

Core i7-1370P

MSRP: $438|Avg: $280

100%

#158

Core i9-13900H

MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A

97%

#481

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

640%

#482

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

630%

#483

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

579%

#484

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

576%

#485

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

571%

#487

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

551%

#488

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

528%

#489

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

528%

#490

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

513%

#493

Core i7-7700HQ

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 2700U

#735

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1071%

#736

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1055%

#737

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

969%

#738

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

964%

#739

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

955%

#741

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

923%

#742

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

885%

#743

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

883%

#744

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

859%

#747

Ryzen 3 7320C

MSRP: $299|Avg: $200

100%

#748

Ryzen 7 2700U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#756

Core i7-11370H

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

99%

#760

Core i3-N300

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Core i7-7700HQ shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Core i7-7700HQ	Ryzen 7 2700U
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake-H (2017) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-7700HQ	Ryzen 7 2700U
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.

Core i7-7700HQ Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 2700U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-7700HQ and Ryzen 7 2700U

Core i7-7700HQ

The Core i7-7700HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake-H (2017) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,880 points. Launch price was $378.

Ryzen 7 2700U

The Ryzen 7 2700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 26 October 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,850 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-7700HQ and Ryzen 7 2700U share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-7700HQ versus 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen 7 2700U — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core i7-7700HQ uses the Kaby Lake-H (2017) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 2700U uses Raven Ridge (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-7700HQ scores 6,880 against the Ryzen 7 2700U's 6,850 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i7-7700HQ. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-7700HQ vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 2700U.

Feature	Core i7-7700HQ	Ryzen 7 2700U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+27%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)+50%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake-H (2017)	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)
PassMark	6,880	6,850

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-7700HQ uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 2700U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-7700HQ	Ryzen 7 2700U
Socket	BGA1440	FP5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2400	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-7700HQ) / not specified (Ryzen 7 2700U). The Core i7-7700HQ includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen 7 2700U requires a dedicated GPU.