AMD Ryzen 5 2600H vs Ryzen 7 3700U
General info
Comparing Ryzen 5 2600H and Ryzen 7 3700U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture and sales start time and price.
Technical specs
Ryzen 5 2600H and Ryzen 7 3700U 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.
Compatibility
Information on Ryzen 5 2600H and Ryzen 7 3700U 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.
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 5 2600H and Ryzen 7 3700U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 5 2600H and Ryzen 7 3700U are enumerated here.
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 5 2600H and Ryzen 7 3700U.
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 5 2600H and Ryzen 7 3700U.
Benchmark performance
Various benchmark results of Ryzen 5 2600H and Ryzen 7 3700U. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.
Overall 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.
Passmark
Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different tests, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario.
Gaming performance
Let's see how good Ryzen 5 2600H and Ryzen 7 3700U are for gaming compared with game system requirements. Remember that sometimes official requirements may reflect real performance inaccurately.
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 2600H
2.6% better performance in benchmarks
More powerful video core
Higher base clock speed (3300 vs 2300 MHz)
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 7 3700U
Somewhat newer (6 January 2019 vs 30 May 2018)
Cheaper ($625 vs $708)
Higher boost clock speed (4000 vs 3600 MHz)
Finer manufacturing process technology (12 vs 14 nm)
So, Ryzen 5 2600H or Ryzen 7 3700U?
Technical City couldn't decide between AMD Ryzen 5 2600H and AMD Ryzen 7 3700U. The differences in performance seem too small.
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