Ryzen 5 3550H vs Core i7-8705G

Ryzen 5 3550H

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2019

Core i7-8705G

4 Cores8 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 3550H

4 / 8

7,696

+0.8%

Ryzen Embedded R1606G

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Core i7-8705G

4 / 8

7,633

0.0%

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 Ryzen 5 3550H is positioned at rank 683 and the Core i7-8705G is on rank 900, so the Ryzen 5 3550H 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 Ryzen 5 3550H

#671

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

953%

#672

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

939%

#673

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

862%

#674

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

858%

#675

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

850%

#677

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

821%

#678

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

788%

#679

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

786%

#680

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

765%

#683

Ryzen 5 3550H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#696

Processor N95

MSRP: $160|Avg: $80

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-8705G

#888

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1538%

#889

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1515%

#890

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1391%

#891

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1385%

#892

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1372%

#894

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1325%

#895

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1270%

#896

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1268%

#897

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1234%

#900

Core i7-8705G

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

100%

#902

Pentium Dual Core T2410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#903

FX-8800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

99%

#904

Core i7-8809G

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

98%

#911

Core i7-6820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#912

Athlon II Neo K325

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i7-8705G leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 5 3550H is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.8% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Ryzen 5 3550H	Core i7-8705G
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($400)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) / 12 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake G (2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 5 3550H	Core i7-8705G
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($400)

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.

Ryzen 5 3550H Benchmark Check

Core i7-8705G Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 3550H and Core i7-8705G

Ryzen 5 3550H

The Ryzen 5 3550H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 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 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,696 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i7-8705G

The Core i7-8705G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake G (2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2270. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,633 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 3550H and Core i7-8705G share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3550H versus 4.1 GHz on the Core i7-8705G — a 10.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-8705G (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Ryzen 5 3550H uses the Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) architecture (12 nm), while the Core i7-8705G uses Kaby Lake G (2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 3550H scores 7,696 against the Core i7-8705G's 7,633 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen 5 3550H. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 3550H vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-8705G.

Feature	Ryzen 5 3550H	Core i7-8705G
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	4.1 GHz+11%
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	3.1 GHz+48%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	12 nm-14%	14 nm
Architecture	Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020)	Kaby Lake G (2018)
PassMark	7,696	7,633

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 3550H uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-8705G uses FCBGA2270 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.