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  • Avg. price: ~£910
  • PassMark benchmark result: 21696
  • N. of physical cores: 8
  • CPU boost clock speed: 4.7 GHz

AMD Ryzen 7 7736U review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

6.5

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%

6.5

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
6.5

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%

6.3

Performance

18.0%

6.3

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

7.1

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.4

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.7

Platform

1.0%

7.5

Integrated Graphics

Good
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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%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 5.2
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    6.2

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    4.9

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    6.7

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    3.3

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    3.5

    N. of physical cores

  • 6.3
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    9.0

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    3.5

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    5.2

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    3.3

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 7736U is a high-performance mobile processor from the 'Rembrandt R' family, designed for mid-sized laptops and featuring 8 cores and 16 threads based on the 6nm Zen 3+ microarchitecture. It operates with a base clock of 2.7 GHz and a maximum boost clock of 4.7 GHz, supported by a 16MB L3 cache and a configurable TDP of 15–28W. Main characteristics include the powerful integrated Radeon 680M graphics with 12 compute units and modern connectivity support for USB4, PCIe Gen 4, and LPDDR5-6400 memory. Its primary pros are exceptional multi-threaded performance for productivity and one of the fastest integrated GPUs in its class for light gaming. However, its main cons include being a minor 'refresh' of the previous generation with minimal architectural improvements and its limited availability, as it was primarily released as a specialized variant for specific HP laptop models.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen 7 7736U

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

6.5
AMD Ryzen 7 7736U has a technical score of 6.54 points, which is higher than that of 74.9% 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 7736U 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%

6.5

Overall score

40.0%

5.7

Price

6.3
AMD Ryzen 7 7736U has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.3 points, which is lower than 51% 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 7736U 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

FP7
AMD Ryzen 7 7736U uses the FP7 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 48.2% of processors and equal to that of 2.8% 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

X670E, X670, B650E, B650, A620
AMD Ryzen 7 7736U supports X670E, X670, B650E, B650, A620 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 89.7% of processors and equal to that of 0.3% of processors.
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 7736U 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+

8
AMD Ryzen 7 7736U has 8 CPU cores, which is more than 63.4% of processors and equal to 13.6% 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+

16
AMD Ryzen 7 7736U offers 16 CPU threads, which is more than 71.1% of processors and equal to 13.9% 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 7736U 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

4.7 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 7736U reaches a boost clock of 4.7 GHz which is higher than that of 67.1% of processors and equal to that of 3.7% 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

8 x 2.7 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 7736U has a base clock of 8x2.7 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

6 nm
AMD Ryzen 7 7736U uses a 6 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 82.5% of processors and equal to that of 2.6% 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

TSMC 6 nm
AMD Ryzen 7 7736U is built on the TSMC 6 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 81.1% of processors and equal to that of 2.6% 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

16 MB
AMD Ryzen 7 7736U has an L3 cache of 16 MB which is larger than that of 64.2% of processors and equal to that of 12.7% 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

4 MB
AMD Ryzen 7 7736U has an L2 cache of 4 MB which is larger than that of 55.1% of processors and equal to that of 9.2% 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

512 KB
AMD Ryzen 7 7736U has an L1 cache of 512 KB which is larger than that of 63.6% of processors and equal to that of 9.5% 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

DDR5
AMD Ryzen 7 7736U supports DDR DDR5, which is newer than that of 66.4% of processors and equal to that of 12.6% 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

6,400 MHz
AMD Ryzen 7 7736U supports memory speeds up to 6400 MHz, which is higher than that of 83.9% of processors and equal to 8.1% 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

LPDDR5-6400 MHz
AMD Ryzen 7 7736U supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR5-6400 MHz, which is higher than that of 85.6% of processors and equal to 2.8% 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

64 GB
AMD Ryzen 7 7736U supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is more than 28.4% of processors and equal to 27.6% 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 7736U 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 680M
AMD Ryzen 7 7736U uses the Radeon 680M integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 91.8% of processors and equal to that in 1.2% 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

12
AMD Ryzen 7 7736U has 12 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 62.8% of processors and equal to 9.2% 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

400 MHz
AMD Ryzen 7 7736U has an integrated GPU clock of 400 MHz which is higher than that of 73.3% of processors and equal to that of 8% 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

AV1 (HW decode)
AMD Ryzen 7 7736U supports AV1 (HW decode) media codecs, which is narrower support than 63.1% of processors and equal to 10.8% 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

28 W
AMD Ryzen 7 7736U has a TDP of 28 W which is lower than that of 67.2% of processors and equal to that of 7.2% 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 7736U 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

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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 7736U supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
cTDP: 15-28 W
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AMD Ryzen 7 7736U vs the average processor

  • More advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Rembrandt R 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 7736U uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Rembrandt R vs Kaby Lake).Rembrandt R vs Kaby Lake
  • 35.4% better single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,361 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 7736U has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,361 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.3,361 vs 2,483
  • 2.18x higher memory speed
    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (6,400 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
    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

    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (6,400 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.6400 MHz vs 2933 MHz
  • 8 more CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 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+

    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.16 vs 8
  • 2.06x higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (21,696 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
    When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >19000

    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (21,696 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.21,696 vs 10,532.5
  • 50% smaller process node
    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U has a lower process node than the average processor (6 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    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

    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U has a lower process node than the average processor (6 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.6 nm vs 12 nm
  • Newer PCIe version
    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3.0).
    What it is: The newest PCIe generation the processor can use directly for graphics cards, SSDs, and other high-speed expansion devices.
    When it matters: When you want support for newer GPUs or SSDs, or more bandwidth for high-speed expansion hardware.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 4.0

    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3.0).4.0 vs 3.0
  • 66.7% lower base power
    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U 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 7736U 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
  • 3 year/s newer release date
    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U has a newer release date than the average processor (2,023 vs 2,020).
  • 35.4% better single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,361 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 8 more CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 2.06x higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (21,696 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 9.3% higher boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (4.7 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 2 more CPU cores
    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U has more CPU cores than the average processor (8 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 16.6% higher single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,715 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Rembrandt R vs Kaby Lake).
  • 50% smaller process node
    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U has a lower process node than the average processor (6 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • More advanced foundry
    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 6 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 2x larger L3 cache
    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (16 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • 60% larger L2 cache
    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 2.16x more transistors
    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U has more transistors than the average processor (10.7 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
  • 33.3% larger L1 cache
    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (512 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 2.18x higher memory speed
    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (6,400 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • Newer PCIe version
    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3.0).
  • 4 more PCIe lanes
    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (20 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • Newer DDR support
    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR5 vs DDR4).
  • 67.7% higher memory bandwidth
    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (76.8 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • Supports ECC memory
    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
  • Better integrated GPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U uses a better integrated GPU than the average processor (Radeon 680M vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
  • 1 more supported displays
    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U 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 7736U 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.
  • 5 °C lower CPU temperature
    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
  • 37.8% lower TDP
    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U has a lower TDP than the average processor (28 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.

Total
Platform
Performance
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Integrated Graphics
Power & Thermal
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
  • 18% larger die size
    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U has a higher die size than the average processor (210 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
  • Narrower media codec support
    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
  • 50% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (12 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • 5 °C lower TJ Max
    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U 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 lower TJ Max
    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
    What it is: The highest safe operating junction temperature before the CPU starts throttling or protecting itself.
    When it matters: When you tune cooling or monitor thermals under load.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=100 °C

    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.95 °C vs 100 °C
  • Narrower media codec support
    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
    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

    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)
  • 3.64x more expensive
    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U is more expensive than the average processor (£910 vs £250).
    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U is more expensive than the average processor (£910 vs £250).£910 vs £250
  • 18% larger die size
    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U has a higher die size than the average processor (210 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
    What it is: The physical area of the processor die, usually measured in square millimeters.
    When it matters: When you are comparing chip scale, packaging density, or broader design differences rather than direct user-visible performance.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <150 mm²

    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U has a higher die size than the average processor (210 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².210 mm² vs 178 mm²
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
    What it is: The kind of TPM security support associated with the processor or its platform.
    When it matters: When operating-system requirements, device encryption, enterprise security, or platform trust features matter.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
  • 50% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (12 vs 24). The average processor has 24 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

    AMD Ryzen 7 7736U has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (12 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.12 vs 24
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What customers like about AMD Ryzen 7 7736U?

  • Excellent power efficiency leading to long battery life (up to 12-15 hours in some laptops)
  • Strong integrated graphics (Radeon 680M) capable of handling light 1080p gaming like Fortnite or The Witcher 3 at medium settings
  • Great multitasking performance with 8 cores and 16 threads
  • Runs cool and quiet under standard productivity workloads
  • Supports modern standards like USB4, DDR5, and PCIe Gen 4

What customers dislike about AMD Ryzen 7 7736U?

  • Confusing naming scheme (part of the 7000 series but uses older Zen 3+ architecture instead of Zen 4)
  • Not intended for high-end AAA gaming or heavy professional video editing
  • Availability is often limited to specific premium laptop models like the HP Dragonfly Pro
  • Does not support overclocking
  • Performance is nearly identical to the previous generation Ryzen 7 6800U, offering little year-over-year improvement

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videocardbenchmark.net
30/03/2026
PassMark - Radeon Ryzen 7 7736U - Video Card Benchmarks Would you like a comparison of the 7736U against similar chips like the 7735U or 7730U to see...

The AMD Radeon Ryzen 7 7736U is a high-end integrated graphics solution (iGPU) based on the RDNA 2 architecture, featuring 12 Compute Units and a 2.2 GHz boost clock, predominantly found in premium, portable laptops. Benchmarked by PassMark with a G3D Mark score of 5,826, this chip targets high-efficiency performance rather than raw power, supporting modern standards like PCIe Gen 4...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
30/03/2026
AMD Ryzen 7 7736U - CPU Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 7 7736U is a 6nm, 8-core Rembrandt-R (Zen 3+) processor designed for thin and light laptops, offering a 2.7–4.7 GHz boost clock and 15–28W TDP. Key strengths include the powerful integrated Radeon 680M graphics and exceptional battery life, often seen in premium, non-upgradable devices like the HP Dragonfly Pro. While offering strong multi-threaded performance, it lags...Read more

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windowscentral.com
17/03/2023
HP Dragonfly Pro review: AMD's Ryzen 7 delivers solid battery life and performance

The HP Dragonfly Pro is a robust 14-inch laptop powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 processor, designed for professionals requiring strong, reliable performance. It features a sturdy, premium design, a bright 400+ nit display, and a unique, dedicated button for 24/7 technical support. Pros include excellent battery life, a responsive haptic touchpad, and high-quality audio, making it strong...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
15/03/2023
AMD Ryzen 7 7736U | LaptopMedia

The AMD Ryzen 7 7736U is a highly efficient 6nm processor based on the Zen 3+ architecture, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads, largely utilized in thin-and-light devices like the HP Dragonfly Pro. Performance, especially in multi-core tasks, is strong enough to compete with Apple’s M2 chip, making it suitable for demanding productivity and light content creation. Key advantages...Read more

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dxomark.fr
01/07/2026
HP Dragonfly Pro (2023) - DXOMARK Review

The 2023 HP Dragonfly Pro offers excellent audio capture with effective noise reduction for video calls and provides immersive sound for media consumption. However, the device is held back by poor camera performance, which suffers from underexposed images and a limited depth of field that causes focus issues at close range. Additionally, the display offers subpar readability due to...Read more

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notebookcheck.biz
17/03/2023
HP Dragonfly Pro Laptop Review: The AMD Ryzen 7 7736U Makes Waves

The HP Dragonfly Pro (2023) is a 14-inch prosumer laptop featuring a rigid matte metal chassis, a high-resolution 5 MP webcam, and a responsive haptic touchpad. Powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 7736U and 6400 MHz RAM, it offers strong multi-core performance, though it suffers from an awkward keyboard layout with "MyHP" keys and lack of user-upgradable components (soldered RAM, SSD,...Read more

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cdn.dday.it
09/01/2023
CES 2023 Special: HP Dragonfly Pro with Ryzen 7 7736U

a little longer The LG OLED G4, powered by the Alpha 11 AI processor and Micro Lens Array (MLA) technology, achieves a milestone peak brightness exceeding 2000 nits in HDR, delivering exceptional image processing and clarity. Key strengths include superior 4K/144Hz gaming capabilities, a, refined anti-reflective filter, and intelligent motion handling that reduces noise without...Read more

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