[Comparison] Intel Core i7-1165G7 vs AMD Ryzen 5 4600H – Intel loses in 3D rendering, but is better in Photoshop

LaptopMedia.com Comparisons [Comparison] Intel Core i7-1165G7 vs AMD Ryzen 5 4600H - Intel loses in 3D rendering, but is better in Photoshop

From: Severin Kolakov 18 November 2020 / 09:00 0

Intel really managed to deliver with their latest Core i7-1165G7. It’s strong both on the CPU end as well as when it comes to graphics performance. Today we will compare it to the AMD Ryzen 5 4600H to see who will come up on top. The Core i7 is built on the newest Tiger Lake architecture which uses the 10 nm SuperFin process. The Ryzen 5, on the other hand, is built on the very popular Zen2 architecture and features the 7 nm MOSFET process. The Intel offering has 4 cores and 8 threads, while on the AMD side we have 6 cores and 12 threads.

You can find more about the Intel Core i7-1165G7 here.

You can find more about the AMD Ryzen 5 4600H here.

Specs table

	Intel Core i7-1165G7	AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 12
Base / Max frequency	2.80 – 4.40 GHz	3.00 – 4.00 GHz
Cache	12 MB Cache	8 MB Cache
TDP / up / down	12W / 15W / 28W	35W / 45W
Memory support	DDR4-3200MHz, LPDDR4x-4267MHz	DDR4-3200MHz, LPDDR4-4266MHz
Integrated Graphics	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7	AMD Radeon RX Vega 6

CPU benchmarks

For our first test results, the 3D rendering test in Cinebench 15, the Ryzen 5 4600H stomped its rival for today with a 44% performance difference. Where the Intel CPU shined, though was in our second test, in which it was 1.2 seconds (or 17%) faster. This shows that the AMD processor is better for 3D rendering and modelling, while the Intel one is better for 2D work and image processing.

3D Rendering

Results are from the Cinebench 20 CPU test (the higher the score, the better)

Intel Core i7-1165G7 Acer Swift 5 Pro (SF514-55GT)

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Conclusion

For us, this comparison ends in a draw. Both CPUs are clearly better than the other one, depending on the tasks that you make them do. If your job or hobby involves a lot of 3D work, the Ryzen CPU is clearly the better choice for you. On the other hand, if you spend most of your time in Photoshop, the Core i7 will suit you better.