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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£130
  • Avg. price in US: ~$150
  • PassMark benchmark result: 7018
  • N. of physical cores: 4
  • CPU boost clock speed: 4.0 GHz

AMD Ryzen 7 3700U review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

4.2

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

4.2

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
4.2

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

3.5

Performance

18.0%

4.3

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

4.3

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.5

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.1

Platform

1.0%

7.2

Integrated Graphics

Poor
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 4.4
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    2.8

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    9.0

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    4.6

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    1.6

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

  • 2.0
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.9

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    2.8

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    1.6

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700U is a quad-core mobile processor based on the 12nm Picasso (Zen+) architecture, featuring 8 threads, a 2.3 GHz base clock, and a boost frequency up to 4.0 GHz. It includes an integrated Radeon RX Vega 10 GPU clocked at 1400 MHz and a 4MB L3 cache, all within a standard 15W TDP that is configurable by manufacturers. Its main pros include solid mid-range multitasking performance for everyday productivity and better integrated graphics performance than contemporary competitors, making it suitable for light gaming and multimedia tasks. However, it is now considered an older chip that lacks the efficiency of 7nm successors, may struggle with modern AAA gaming titles, and can experience thermal throttling in thin laptop designs.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen 7 3700U

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

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Performance

18.0%

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Cache & Architecture

10.0%

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Memory & PCIe

7.0%

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Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

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Integrated Graphics

4.2
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has a technical score of 4.15 points, which is lower than that of 77% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

4.2

Overall score

40.0%

9.8

Price

5.9
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.9 points, which is lower than 69.8% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

AMD
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

mobile
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

FP5
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U uses the FP5 CPU socket, which is older than that of 56.4% of processors and equal to that of 3.3% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

N/A
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

4
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has 4 CPU cores, which is fewer than 50.7% of processors and equal to 28.5% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

8
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U offers 8 CPU threads, which is more than 35.3% of processors and equal to 19% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

2
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.4% of processors and equal to 69.6% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

4.0 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U reaches a boost clock of 4.0 GHz which is lower than that of 59.8% of processors and equal to that of 5% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

4 x 2.3 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has a base clock of 4x2.3 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

12 nm
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U uses a 12 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 49.3% of processors and equal to that of 2.9% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

GlobalFoundries 12 nm
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U is built on the GlobalFoundries 12 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 49.3% of processors and equal to that of 2.9% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

4 MB
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has an L3 cache of 4 MB which is smaller than that of 70.2% of processors and equal to that of 14.6% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

2 MB
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has an L2 cache of 2 MB which is smaller than that of 51.3% of processors and equal to that of 11.1% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

384 KB
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has an L1 cache of 384 KB which is larger than that of 45% of processors and equal to that of 15.8% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR4
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U supports DDR DDR4, which is newer than that of 26.3% of processors and equal to that of 31.7% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

2,400 MHz
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U supports memory speeds up to 2400 MHz, which is lower than that of 63.2% of processors and equal to 12.4% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

DDR4-2400 MHz
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR4-2400 MHz, which is lower than that of 63.4% of processors and equal to 10.6% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

32 GB
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U supports up to 32 GB of memory, which is less than 71.9% of processors and equal to 19.5% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

yes
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Radeon Vega 10
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U uses the Radeon Vega 10 integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 76.4% of processors and equal to that in 0.5% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

10
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has 10 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 72.8% of processors and equal to 1.1% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

300 MHz
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has an integrated GPU clock of 300 MHz which is lower than that of 57% of processors and equal to that of 38.7% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode)
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode) media codecs, which is broader support than 56.2% of processors and equal to 9.5% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

15 W
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has a TDP of 15 W which is lower than that of 77.7% of processors and equal to that of 16.1% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

15 W
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has a base power of 15 W which is lower than that of 77.2% of processors and equal to that of 16.2% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

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Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

N/A
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

yes
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
cTDP: 12-35 W
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700U vs the average processor

  • 66.7% lower base power
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
    When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <30 W

    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.15 W vs 45 W
  • 98.1% faster classroom rendering
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has a lower Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (1,568.8 vs 791.745). The average processor needs 791.745 for the Blender Classroom test.
    What it is: A Blender render result based on the Classroom scene, used to show how quickly the processor can complete a demanding rendering workload.
    When it matters: When rendering speed matters for 3D work, content creation, or other workloads that behave like long multi-core renders.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >1500

    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has a lower Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (1,568.8 vs 791.745). The average processor needs 791.745 for the Blender Classroom test.1,568.83 vs 791.745
  • Supports ECC memory
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Can work with ECC memory, which helps detect and correct certain memory errors on supported platforms.
    When it matters: When long-term stability, uptime, or data integrity matter more than a basic consumer-style setup.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
  • 52.7% faster Blender rendering
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has a lower Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (506.7 vs 331.88). The average processor needs 331.88 for the Blender BMW27 test.
    What it is: A Blender render result based on the BMW27 scene, used to show how quickly the processor can finish a heavy 3D rendering task.
    When it matters: When rendering speed matters for 3D work, content creation, or other workloads that behave like long multi-core renders.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >290

    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has a lower Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (506.7 vs 331.88). The average processor needs 331.88 for the Blender BMW27 test.506.7 vs 331.88
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
    When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <30 W

    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.15 W vs 45 W
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Built-in hardware support for accelerating encryption and cryptographic tasks.
    When it matters: When encryption speed or secure workloads matter to you.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.AES, SHA, PCLMULQDQ vs AES, SHA
  • More advanced foundry
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (GlobalFoundries 12 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
    What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
    When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (GlobalFoundries 12 nm vs Intel 14 nm).GlobalFoundries 12 nm vs Intel 14 nm
  • 1 more supported displays
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
    What it is: The maximum number of displays the processor can drive at once.
    When it matters: When you plan a multi-monitor setup with integrated graphics.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: 4

    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.4 vs 3
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.
  • 98.1% faster classroom rendering
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has a lower Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (1,568.8 vs 791.745). The average processor needs 791.745 for the Blender Classroom test.
  • 52.7% faster Blender rendering
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has a lower Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (506.7 vs 331.88). The average processor needs 331.88 for the Blender BMW27 test.
  • More advanced foundry
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (GlobalFoundries 12 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • Supports ECC memory
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
  • Better integrated GPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U uses a better integrated GPU than the average processor (Radeon Vega 10 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
  • 1 more supported displays
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
  • 66.7% lower base power
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.

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Platform
Performance
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Integrated Graphics
Power & Thermal
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
  • 22% weaker single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,936 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 45.6% weaker multi-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,515 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
  • 24.2% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (367 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 44.5% lower multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (2,662 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 7% lower boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 33.4% lower PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (7,018 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 50% lower bus transfer rate
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has a lower bus transfer rate than the average processor (4 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor offers bus transfer rate of 8 GT/s.
  • 41.7% less L3 per core
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Picasso vs Kaby Lake).
  • 50% smaller L3 cache
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • 18% larger die size
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has a higher die size than the average processor (210 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
  • 20% smaller L2 cache
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (2 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 4 fewer PCIe lanes
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (12 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    8 usable lanes
  • 21.8% lower memory bandwidth
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (35.8 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • 50% less memory capacity
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • 18.2% lower memory speed
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (2,400 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • Narrower media codec support
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
  • 58.3% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (10 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • 5 °C lower TJ Max
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
  • 5 °C higher CPU temperature
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has a higher CPU temperature than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
  • 22% weaker single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,936 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,936 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.1,936 vs 2,483
  • 45.6% weaker multi-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,515 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 score that reflects how well the processor handles long, heavy rendering workloads across many cores.
    When it matters: When you care about sustained multi-core performance in rendering, compiling, heavy creation work, or productivity workloads that use many threads.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4700

    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,515 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.1,515 vs 2,783
  • 24.2% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (367 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about lighter workloads, interface responsiveness, or software that still depends heavily on one fast core.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >600

    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (367 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.367 vs 484
  • 41.7% less L3 per core
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    What it is: The amount of L3 cache effectively available per CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing how much shared cache each core can draw on in deeper technical analysis.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=2 MB/core

    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.4 vs 6
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Picasso vs Kaby Lake).
    What it is: The internal core-design codename used for this processor generation.
    When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs at a deeper design level and want to identify the exact architecture behind marketing names.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Picasso vs Kaby Lake).Picasso vs Kaby Lake
  • 44.5% lower multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (2,662 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >8500

    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (2,662 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.2,662 vs 4,793
  • 7% lower boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
    When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4.7 GHz

    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.4.0 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
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What customers like about AMD Ryzen 7 3700U?

  • Efficient multitasking performance for everyday business and productivity tasks due to 4 cores and 8 threads
  • Good value for the price in the budget and mid-range laptop market
  • Integrated Radeon RX Vega 10 graphics outperform many contemporary Intel integrated solutions
  • Low power consumption (15W default TDP) suitable for thin and light portable designs
  • Capable of handling light creative work like photo editing and 1080p video streaming

What customers dislike about AMD Ryzen 7 3700U?

  • Struggles with modern AAA gaming titles, often requiring 720p resolution or low settings
  • Considered aging and significantly less powerful than newer Ryzen 4000 and 5000 series mobile chips
  • Performance is highly dependent on a specific laptop's cooling solution and power limits
  • Lower single-core performance compared to some Intel competitors of the same era
  • Not recommended for professional-grade 3D rendering or heavy high-end video editing

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The AMD Ryzen 7 3700U is a 12nm "Picasso" APU featuring 4 cores, 8 threads, and a 2.3 GHz base clock, designed for efficient, budget-friendly laptops. It provides capable performance for daily productivity and outperforms some Intel alternatives in tasks like Adobe Photoshop, largely due to its strong Radeon RX Vega 10 integrated graphics. However, the 12nm architecture is less...Read more

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14/07/2020
AMD Ryzen 3 4300U vs Ryzen 7 3700U – last year’s champ is today’s nothing special

This LaptopMedia comparison highlights how the 2020 budget AMD Ryzen 3 4300U (Zen 2, 7nm) outperforms the 2019 high-end Ryzen 7 3700U (Zen+, 12nm) in efficiency and speed. The Ryzen 3 4300U offers superior single-core performance, faster Photoshop rendering, and a 79% advantage in certain gaming tests due to its higher 2.70 GHz base clock, though it lacks hyperthreading. While the...Read more

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24/10/2019
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U (Laptop) Review - Notebooks and Mobiles

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700U is a 12nm "Picasso" APU featuring 4 cores, 8 threads, and a flexible 12W–35W TDP, allowing for varied performance across different laptop implementations. The processor delivers solid multi-threaded performance comparable to Intel’s 10th Gen Core i5-1035G7 and features competent Radeon RX Vega 10 graphics capable of handling e-sports titles. While suitable for...Read more

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14/07/2020
AMD Ryzen 3 4300U vs Ryzen 7 3700U – Last year's champion is nothing special anymore

The LaptopMedia review finds the 7nm Zen 2 Ryzen 3 4300U superior to the older 12nm Zen+ Ryzen 7 3700U, despite its lower tier positioning. The 4300U offers better efficiency (25W vs 35W), higher single-core performance, and up to 46% faster Photoshop processing. Gaming tests show the 4300U with Radeon RX Vega 5 beating the 3700U's Vega 10 by a large margin, though the 3700U holds...Read more

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16/02/2020
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 15-inch Review: Intel Core i7 vs. AMD Ryzen 7 3700U

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 (15-inch) features a premium, lightweight aluminum chassis and a high-resolution 3:2 PixelSense touchscreen display, making it an excellent, yet expensive, productivity tool. It combines a responsive keyboard and a large glass trackpad with a specialized AMD Ryzen processor that, while capable of everyday tasks, struggles with demanding creative...Read more

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22/11/2019
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3: 13 and 15 inches, Intel and AMD compared

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 review highlights the 13.5-inch Intel and 15-inch AMD models' exceptional, robust aluminum chassis design and high-fidelity 3:2 PixelSense displays. Performance testing reveals the Intel Ice Lake processors offer superior balance, faster RAM (LPDDR4x-3733), and faster Wi-Fi 6 connectivity compared to the AMD Ryzen 3000 versions, which use older Wi-Fi 5...Read more

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10/10/2019
HP Envy x360 with AMD Ryzen 7: protects against prying eyes

The HP Envy x360, featuring an AMD Ryzen 7 processor, delivers strong performance and a solid, well-built convertible chassis, making it a compelling, high-performance option at its price point. While offering a well-calibrated display, the central feature—the HP Sure View Gen3 privacy screen—significantly compromises viewing angles and image quality even when deactivated,...Read more

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