AMD Ryzen 4000-series processor bests Intel Core i7 CPU in power tests

Ryzen 5 3600X
Ryzen 5 3600X (Image credit: Windows Central)

What you need to know

  • A laptop running an AMD Ryzen 4500U processor outperformed several devices running Intel Core i7 Comet Lake-U processors.
  • The tests were performed on an unspecified Lenovo laptop.
  • The device running the Ryzen 5 4500U maintained a clock speed of 3.9 GHz throughout the test.

A device running AMD's Ryzen 5 4500U processor just popped up on Geekbench. The Geekbench scores show the upcoming Ryzen 5 4500U CPU outperforming several devices running Intel's Core i7-10710 Comet Lake-U processor (via NotebookCheck). The tests occurred on an unspecified Lenovo device referred to as "LENOVO INVALID" on the test results page.

The Ryzen 5 4500U with Radon Graphics has six cores, 8GB of RAM, and a base frequency of 2.38 GHz. The Lenovo device running the chip earned a single-core score of 1,083 and a multi-core score of 4,744. These scores are better than several results from devices running the Intel Core i7-10710u processor. It's worth pointing out though that there are some devices running that Intel chip that earned higher scores than the Ryzen 5 4500U.

NotebookCheck points out that these results are especially interesting because the Ryzen 5 4500U doesn't support multi-threading support and has a lower boost frequency than the Core i7-10710U, which supports multi-threading.

AMD announced its Ryzen 4000 series of notebook CPUs at CES 2020. These processors are set to compete against Intel's U-series chips. AMD's 3000 series of CPUs compete with Intel's similar offering. In our review of the Ryzen 5 3600X, Rich Edmonds called it "the best value CPU you can buy right now." With its 4000-series of chips, AMD hopes to compete more with Intel in the laptop space.

Though we don't know which laptop was used to perform the Geekbench tests that recently came out, the first laptops running the Ryzen 4000-series of chips should launch in the first quarter of 2020. That means we shouldn't have to wait long to test out the new CPUs ourselves.

Sean Endicott
News Writer and apps editor

Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He's covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean's journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_. 

Latest in CPU GPU Components
AMD Ryzen 5 5500
This 1080p gaming CPU is down to $76 — it doesn't get much better for budget PC builders
Gigabyte RTX 5080
NVIDIA's RTX 5080 is in stock at Newegg, but you won't like the new pricing
Crucial T500 1TB SSD with heatsink on a mechanical gaming keyboard.
I just bought this 34% off 1TB SSD for my gaming PC because it's fast, cheap, and well-rated — Now I can finally upgrade my gaming PC
Cyberpunk 2077 Ray Tracing Screenshot
"Groundbreaking performance improvements" — Microsoft introduces DirectX Raytracing 1.2
ASUS TUF Gaming RTX 3070 Ti
Hoping to land NVIDIA's RTX 5060? Rumors suggest it won't happen this month.
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D boxed held in front of a blue cloudy sky with Windows Central best award
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D desktop processor stock has finally caught up to demand — Here's where to buy the best gaming CPU
Latest in News
Cloud servers
Microsoft has killed "several" data center projects in the U.S. and Europe, according to reports — Microsoft responds (Updated)
Photo of Microsoft's new sign-in page for Xbox.com using the Microsoft Edge browser.
Over one billion users will get a new Microsoft user experience, and it has a dark mode
The Thing: Remastered key art
The Thing comes to Xbox Cloud Gaming's "Stream Your Own Game" library alongside other new arrivals
Promotional screenshot of heroes fighting a giant in Pillars of Eternity
Obsidian's classic Baldur's Gate successor 'Pillars of Eternity' is getting a surprise turn-based mode later this year, alongside other updates
Atomfall
Atomfall reviews and Metacritic scores are in: Here's a roundup of what everyone's saying about this new Game Pass survival game
Screenshot of one of the new flat world presets in Minecraft.
Minecraft testing new flat world presets and a better way to locate your friends in-game