Core i7-7820EQ vs Ryzen 7 3780U
Core i7-7820EQ
Ryzen 7 3780U
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. The Core i7-7820EQ is positioned at rank 889 and the Ryzen 7 3780U is on rank 906, so the Core i7-7820EQ offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-7820EQ
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 3780U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-7820EQ | Ryzen 7 3780U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($378) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-7820EQ | Ryzen 7 3780U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($378) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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 i7-7820EQ and Ryzen 7 3780U
Core i7-7820EQ
The Core i7-7820EQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Max frequency: 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 7,470 points. Launch price was $378.
Ryzen 7 3780U
The Ryzen 7 3780U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 22 October 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,483 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Core i7-7820EQ and Ryzen 7 3780U share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Core i7-7820EQ versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3780U — a 25.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 3780U. The Core i7-7820EQ uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 3780U uses Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-7820EQ scores 7,470 against the Ryzen 7 3780U's 7,483 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 7 3780U. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Core i7-7820EQ vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 3780U.
| Feature | Core i7-7820EQ | Ryzen 7 3780U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 4 GHz+29% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB+100% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 12 nm-14% |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) | Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 7,470 | 7,483 |
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