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AMD Ryzen 7 3780U review: 74 specs compared

Avg. price:~£600PassMark multi-core score:7444N. of physical cores:4CPU boost clock speed:4.0 GHzCPU socket:FP5TDP (Thermal design power):15 W

AMD Ryzen 7 3780U Review: Compare 74 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

40%

4.5

Technical score

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.2, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.0, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 67% of processors
6.5

Value for money

Value for money
6.5/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

7.4

Price

â–¼Worse than 88%
4.5

Technical score

Technical score
4.5/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

60%

3.9

Performance

18%

4.3

Architecture

10%

5.1

Memory & PCIe

7%

7.7

Power & Thermal

4%

7.7

Platform

1%

7.8

Integrated graphics

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Reviews score

Reviews score
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.2.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £600
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Ranked #1 of 558 models in Processors (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen 7 3780U

Technical score
Technical score
4.5/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components:

60%

3.9

Performance

18%

4.3

Architecture

10%

5.1

Memory & PCIe

7%

7.7

Power & Thermal

4%

7.7

Platform

1%

7.8

Integrated graphics

4.5
Reviews score
7.2
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.5/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components:

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

7.4

Price

6.5
Processor type
mobile
This processor belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 6.9% of processors and equal to that of 47.7% of processors.
CPU socket
FP5
This processor uses the FP5 CPU socket, which is older than that of 59% of processors and equal to that of 3.1% of processors.
Chipset
N/A
CPU architecture
x86-64
This processor uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.8% of processors and equal to that of 98.2% of processors.
Instruction sets
MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V
This processor supports MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V instruction sets, which is broader support than 54.5% of processors and equal to that of 3.5% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
4
Market range: <2 – >12
This processor has 4 CPU cores, which is fewer than 52.8% of processors and equal to 27.5% of processors.
CPU threads
8
Market range: <4 – >24
This processor offers 8 CPU threads, which is more than 33.4% of processors and equal to 18.8% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
4 GHz
Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
This processor reaches a boost clock of 4 GHz which is lower than that of 62.1% of processors and equal to that of 4.8% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
4x 2.3 GHz
This processor has a base clock of 4x2.3 GHz which is lower than that of 70.3% of processors and equal to that of 1.4% of processors.
PassMark multi-core score
7,444
Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
This processor scores 7,444 in PassMark, which is lower than 61% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
12 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
This processor uses a 12 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 48% of processors and equal to that of 2.7% of processors.
Foundry
GlobalFoundries 12 nm
This processor is built on the GlobalFoundries 12 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 48.5% of processors and equal to that of 2.8% of processors.
L3 cache
4 MB
Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
This processor has an L3 cache of 4 MB which is smaller than that of 71.7% of processors and equal to that of 13.8% of processors.
L2 cache
2 MB
Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
This processor has an L2 cache of 2 MB which is smaller than that of 52.9% of processors and equal to that of 10.8% of processors.
L1 cache
384 KB
Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
This processor has an L1 cache of 384 KB which is larger than that of 44% of processors and equal to that of 15.7% of processors.
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DDR memory version
DDR4
This processor supports DDR DDR4, which is newer than that of 25.2% of processors and equal to that of 31.1% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
2,400 MHz
Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
This processor supports memory speeds up to 2,400 MHz, which is lower than that of 64.6% of processors and equal to 11.7% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
DDR4-2400 MHz
This processor supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR4-2400 MHz, which is lower than that of 67.7% of processors and equal to 10.9% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
N/A
Maximum memory capacity
32 GB
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This processor supports up to 32 GB of memory, which is less than 73% of processors and equal to 18.9% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
yes
This processor includes integrated graphics. 14.7% of processors offer this.
Integrated GPU model
Radeon Vega 11
This processor uses the Radeon Vega 11 integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 77% of processors and equal to that in 0.7% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
11
Market range: <6 – >64
This processor has 11 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 72% of processors and equal to 0.5% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
?
Integrated media encoders/decoders
H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode)
This processor supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode) media codecs, which is broader support than 57.2% of processors and equal to 9.1% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
15 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a TDP of 15 W which is lower than that of 79.2% of processors and equal to that of 15.1% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
15 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a base power of 15 W which is lower than that of 78.3% of processors and equal to that of 15.6% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
?
Tau (power duration limit)
N/A
Configurable TDP
yes
This processor supports configurable TDP. 46.4% of processors offer this.
cTDP: 12-35 W
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AMD Ryzen 7 3780U vs the average processor

246810TotalPlatformPerformanceArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated graphicsPower & Thermal
  • 4.61x faster classroom rendering
    This processor has a lower Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (1,568.8 vs 340.1). The average processor needs 340.075 for the Blender Classroom test.
    1,568.83 vs 340.075
  • 66.7% lower base power
    This processor 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
  • 5 °C higher temperature limit
    This processor has a higher temperature limit than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor can run up to 100 °C.
    105 °C vs 100 °C
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    This processor 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
  • More advanced foundry
    This processor 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
    This processor has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
    4 vs 3
  • Better integrated GPU
    This processor uses a better integrated GPU than the average processor (Radeon Vega 11 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
    Radeon Vega 11 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630
  • 4.61x faster classroom rendering
    This processor has a lower Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (1,568.8 vs 340.1). The average processor needs 340.075 for the Blender Classroom test.
    1,568.83 vs 340.075
  • More advanced foundry
    This processor 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
    This processor has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
    4 vs 3
  • Better integrated GPU
    This processor uses a better integrated GPU than the average processor (Radeon Vega 11 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
    Radeon Vega 11 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630
  • 66.7% lower base power
    This processor 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
  • 5 °C higher temperature limit
    This processor has a higher temperature limit than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor can run up to 100 °C.
    105 °C vs 100 °C
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    This processor 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
  • 83.9% lower multi-core score
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (841 vs 5,209). The average processor scores 5,209 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    841 vs 5,209
  • 45.2% lower single-core score
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (841 vs 1,535). The average processor scores 1,535 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    841 vs 1,535
  • 40.8% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    This processor has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (290 vs 490). The average processor scores 490 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    290 vs 490
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    This processor uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Picasso vs Kaby Lake).
    Picasso vs Kaby Lake
  • 23.6% weaker single-core performance
    This processor has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1955 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
    1,955 vs 2,558
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    This processor has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    4 vs 6
  • 45.9% less L3 per core
    This processor has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.85 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    1 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core
  • 35.1% lower PassMark score
    This processor has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (7,444 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
    7,444 vs 11,469
  • 2.4x more expensive
    AMD Ryzen 7 3780U is more expensive than the average processor (£600 vs £250).
    £600 vs £250
  • 11.4% worse value for money
    AMD Ryzen 7 3780U has worse value for money than the average processor (6.54 vs 7.3).
    6.54 vs 7.29
  • Weaker security extensions
    This processor provides less advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, SME, SEV vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK).
    AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, SME, SEV vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK
  • Narrower instruction support
    This processor supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V).
    MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V
  • Older TPM support
    This processor supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2 vs PTT 2).
    fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
  • 83.9% lower multi-core score
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (841 vs 5,209). The average processor scores 5,209 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    841 vs 5,209
  • 45.2% lower single-core score
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (841 vs 1,535). The average processor scores 1,535 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    841 vs 1,535
  • 40.8% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    This processor has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (290 vs 490). The average processor scores 490 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    290 vs 490
  • 23.6% weaker single-core performance
    This processor has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1955 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
    1,955 vs 2,558
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    This processor has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    4 vs 6
  • 35.1% lower PassMark score
    This processor has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (7,444 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
    7,444 vs 11,469
  • 9.1% lower boost clock
    This processor has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (4 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.4 GHz.
    4 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
  • Lower base clock
    This processor has a lower base clock than the average processor (4x2.3 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz).
    4x2.3 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz
  • 50% lower bus transfer rate
    This processor 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.
    4 GT/s vs 8 GT/s
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    This processor uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Picasso vs Kaby Lake).
    Picasso vs Kaby Lake
  • 45.9% less L3 per core
    This processor has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.85 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    1 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core
  • 55.6% smaller L3 cache
    This processor has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 9 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 9 MB.
    4 MB vs 9 MB
  • 18.6% larger die size
    This processor has a higher die size than the average processor (210 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    210 mm² vs 177 mm²
  • 33.3% smaller L2 cache
    This processor has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (2 MB vs 3 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 3 MB.
    2 MB vs 3 MB
  • 25% lower memory speed
    This processor has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (2,400 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 3,200 MHz.
    2,400 MHz vs 3,200 MHz
  • 18.1% lower memory bandwidth
    This processor has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (38.4 GB/s vs 46.9 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s.
    38.4 GB/s vs 46.9 GB/s
  • 50% less memory capacity
    This processor has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
    32 GB vs 64 GB
  • Lower JEDEC memory speed
    This processor has a lower JEDEC memory speed than the average processor (DDR4-2400 MHz vs DDR4-3200 MHz). The average processor supports JEDEC memory speed of DDR4-3200 MHz.
    DDR4-2,400 MHz vs DDR4-3,200 MHz
  • Narrower media codec support
    This processor 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), JPEG (HW decode/encode)).
    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), JPEG (HW decode/encode)
  • 54.2% fewer GPU execution units
    This processor has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (11 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
    11 vs 24
  • 5 °C higher CPU temperature
    This processor 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.
    105 °C vs 100 °C

Third-party reviews

What customers like about AMD Ryzen 7 3780U

  • Integrated Radeon RX Vega 11 graphics offer a significant performance boost over standard mobile integrated GPUs of its era.
  • Strong multi-threaded performance, making it highly capable for multitasking and everyday productivity tasks.
  • The 12nm 'Zen+' architecture allows for efficient 'burst' clock speeds up to 4.0 GHz for demanding workloads.
  • Generally operates silently under normal office loads with minimal fan noise.
  • Provides a premium experience in slim form factors like the Surface Laptop 3, comparable to high-end competitors.

What customers don't like about AMD Ryzen 7 3780U

  • Battery life is often reported as disappointing or 'acceptable but not great' compared to Intel-based counterparts of the same generation.
  • Single-core performance trails behind contemporary Intel Core i7 processors.
  • Heat management can be an issue under heavy load, such as gaming or intensive rendering, leading to noticeable fan noise.
  • Limited for gaming; it is only suitable for light or older titles (e.g., CS:GO) despite the upgraded graphics.
  • Some users reported persistent Wi-Fi connectivity issues specifically associated with the Surface Laptop 3 configuration using this chip.

Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 3780U is a semi-custom mobile processor based on the 12nm Zen+ architecture, specifically designed for the Microsoft Surface Laptop 3. This quad-core, eight-thread SoC features a base clock of 2.3 GHz and a boost clock of up to 4.0 GHz, operating within a 15W TDP. Its standout characteristic is the integrated Radeon RX Vega 11 graphics, which provides 11 compute units compared to the standard 10 found in the similar Ryzen 7 3700U. Pros include decent multi-core performance for thin laptops and enhanced integrated graphics for its time, though cons include limited overclocking due to a locked multiplier and aging architecture that now struggles with modern AAA gaming and intensive professional workloads.

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