The details make the difference
AMD Ryzen 5 3500C vs Intel Core i5-7440EQ @ 2.90GHz
Comparing 2 of up to 6 processors side by side.
| Metric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single core | 1,990 | 2,131 |
| Multicore | 5,848 | 5,711 |
| Estimated price | Not listed | $250 |
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 8 | 4 |
| Performance cores | Not listed | Not listed |
| Efficient cores | Not listed | Not listed |
| Turbo clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Typical TDP | 15 W | 45 W |
| Socket | FP5 | FCBGA1440 |
| First seen | Q2 2021 | Q1 2021 |
How do the benchmark scores compare?
AMD Ryzen 5 3500C has a PassMark single-core score of 1,990, compared with 2,131 for Intel Core i5-7440EQ @ 2.90GHz. Intel Core i5-7440EQ @ 2.90GHz has the higher score in this benchmark.
AMD Ryzen 5 3500C has a PassMark multicore score of 5,848, compared with 5,711 for Intel Core i5-7440EQ @ 2.90GHz. AMD Ryzen 5 3500C has the higher score in this benchmark.
Single-core scores describe one thread; multicore scores describe aggregate CPU throughput. These results do not establish which CPU is faster in every application. Compare platform support and total upgrade cost before buying.
AMD Ryzen 5 3500C lists FP5; Intel Core i5-7440EQ @ 2.90GHz lists FCBGA1440. Check the motherboard manufacturer's CPU support list and BIOS requirements. If the required platform changes, include motherboard, memory and cooling costs; the CPU price alone is not the full upgrade cost.
Sources and data freshness
- AMD Ryzen 5 3500C on PassMark CPU Benchmarks. Data retrieved .
- Intel Core i5-7440EQ @ 2.90GHz on PassMark CPU Benchmarks. Data retrieved .
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Benchmark scores do not predict frame rates in a particular game. Typical TDP is a specification, not measured electricity use. A matching socket does not confirm motherboard support; check the manufacturer's CPU support list and BIOS requirements.
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