Ryzen 5 3580U
VS
Core i7-7820HQ

Ryzen 5 3580U vs Core i7-7820HQ

AMD

Ryzen 5 3580U

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2019
VS
Intel

Core i7-7820HQ

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2017

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

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-7820HQ

#889
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1543%
#890
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1521%
#891
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1396%
#892
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1390%
#893
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1377%
#895
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1330%
#896
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1275%
#897
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1273%
#898
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1239%
#901
Core i7-7820HQ
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#902
Pentium Dual Core T2410
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
100%
#903
FX-8800P
MSRP: $150|Avg: $45
99%
#905
Core i7-8809G
MSRP: $450|Avg: $450
99%
#911
Core i7-6820HK
MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A
98%
#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 Leadership: The Core i7-7820HQ delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 5 3580U in both compute-intensive tasks (0.6% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightRyzen 5 3580UCore i7-7820HQ
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) / 12 nm)
✨ Modern (Kaby Lake-H (2017) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightRyzen 5 3580UCore i7-7820HQ
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 Ryzen 5 3580U and Core i7-7820HQ

AMD

Ryzen 5 3580U

The Ryzen 5 3580U 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): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,142 points. Launch price was $149.

Intel

Core i7-7820HQ

The Core i7-7820HQ 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 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,184 points. Launch price was $378.

Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 3580U and Core i7-7820HQ share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3580U versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i7-7820HQ — a 5.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-7820HQ (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Ryzen 5 3580U uses the Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) architecture (12 nm), while the Core i7-7820HQ uses Kaby Lake-H (2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 3580U scores 7,142 against the Core i7-7820HQ's 7,184 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i7-7820HQ. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 3580U vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-7820HQ.

FeatureRyzen 5 3580UCore i7-7820HQ
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
4 / 8
Boost Clock
3.7 GHz
3.9 GHz+5%
Base Clock
2.1 GHz
2.9 GHz+38%
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-H (2017)
PassMark
7,142
7,184
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 3580U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-7820HQ uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 5 3580UCore i7-7820HQ
Socket
FP5
BGA1440
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0