Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U vs Core i7-7820HQ

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U

4 / 8

7,224

+0.6%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Core i7-7820HQ

4 / 8

7,184

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.

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 Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i7-7820HQ in both compute-intensive tasks (0.6% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U	Core i7-7820HQ
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake-H (2017) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U	Core 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.

Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U Benchmark Check

Core i7-7820HQ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U and Core i7-7820HQ

Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U

The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) 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: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 7,224 points. Launch price was $149.

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.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U and Core i7-7820HQ share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i7-7820HQ — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the Core i7-7820HQ uses Kaby Lake-H (2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U scores 7,224 against the Core i7-7820HQ's 7,184 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-7820HQ.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U	Core i7-7820HQ
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4 GHz+3%	3.9 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	2.9 GHz+26%
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 (2019−2022)	Kaby Lake-H (2017)
PassMark	7,224	7,184

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-7820HQ uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.