Ryzen 7 4700U
VS
Core i5-1334U

Ryzen 7 4700U vs Core i5-1334U

AMD

Ryzen 7 4700U

8 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2020
VS
Intel

Core i5-1334U

10 Cores12 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2023

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 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 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 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.
InsightRyzen 7 4700UCore i5-1334U
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) / 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-U (2023) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightRyzen 7 4700UCore i5-1334U
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 7 4700U and Core i5-1334U

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.

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.

Processing Power

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

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

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

FeatureRyzen 7 4700UCore i5-1334U
Socket
FP6
FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 5.0+67%
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: not specified (Ryzen 7 4700U) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-1334U). 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.

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