Ryzen 3 3350U vs i7-2700K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-2700K
2011
4 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
3.62
Ryzen 3 3350U
2019
4 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
3.66
+1.1%

Ryzen 3 3350U outperforms Core i7-2700K by a minimal 1% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-2700K and Ryzen 3 3350U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15031496
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.32no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesCore i7 (Desktop)Picasso (Ryzen 3000 APU)
Power efficiency3.5922.97
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Zen+ (2018−2019)
Release date24 October 2011 (13 years ago)6 January 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$514no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-2700K and Ryzen 3 3350U basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads84
Base clock speed3.5 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz3.5 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)384 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2 MB
L3 cache8 MB (shared)4 MB
Chip lithography32 nm12 nm
Die size216 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature73 °C105 °C
Number of transistors1,160 million4500 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-2700K and Ryzen 3 3350U compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1no data
SocketLGA1155AM4
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-2700K and Ryzen 3 3350U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXXFR, FMA3, SSE 4.2, AVX2, SMT
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-2700K and Ryzen 3 3350U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Identity Protection+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-2700K and Ryzen 3 3350U are enumerated here.

VT-d-no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-2700K and Ryzen 3 3350U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 3000AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 2000/3000) ( - 1200 MHz)
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.35 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-2700K and Ryzen 3 3350U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-2700K and Ryzen 3 3350U.

PCIe version2.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-2700K 3.62
Ryzen 3 3350U 3.66
+1.1%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-2700K 5746
Ryzen 3 3350U 5813
+1.2%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.62 3.66
Integrated graphics card 0.66 3.04
Recency 24 October 2011 6 January 2019
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 12 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 15 Watt

i7-2700K has 100% more threads.

Ryzen 3 3350U, on the other hand, has a 1.1% higher aggregate performance score, 360.6% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 7 years, a 166.7% more advanced lithography process, and 533.3% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i7-2700K and Ryzen 3 3350U.

Note that Core i7-2700K is a desktop processor while Ryzen 3 3350U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-2700K and Ryzen 3 3350U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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