AMD Ryzen 7 4700U
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Entry-level

The AMD Ryzen 7 4700U is an entry-level processor. It is a low-power chip: the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It came out in 2020.

It is currently fitted in 6 laptops from $585, at an average price of $710.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U is 17% faster and its entry price is $85 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the AMD Ryzen 7 4700U a good processor?

The AMD Ryzen 7 4700U is an entry-level processor. It is a low-power chip: the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It ranks 183 of 273 and delivers 20.9% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What does the U mean in AMD processors?

The U marks AMD's low-power line, the one that goes into thin, quiet laptops with longer battery life.

What year is the AMD Ryzen 7 4700U from?

AMD Ryzen 7 4700U came out in 2020.

What is the Intel equivalent of AMD Ryzen 7 4700U?

The closest in performance is Intel Core i7-1265U.

What integrated graphics does the AMD Ryzen 7 4700U have?

The AMD Ryzen 7 4700U has AMD Radeon Graphics integrated graphics.

How much does a laptop with the AMD Ryzen 7 4700U cost?

It is currently fitted in 6 laptops from $585, at an average price of $710.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U is 17% faster and its entry price is $85 lower.

Specs

Model 4700U
Manufacturer AMD
Family AMD Ryzen™ 7
Motherboard chipset AMD SoC
Boost frequency 4,1 GHz
Cores 8
Threads 8
Frequency 2 GHz
Cache 8 MB
Cache type L3

Performance summary

#183 of 273
Relative performance 20.9%
Laptops 6
Price from $585
Average price $710

Recommended alternatives

More powerful, also low-power, with a similar starting price

Our pick AMD Ryzen 7 5700U 24.6% From $500 Intel Core Ultra 7 256V 31.2% From $699 Intel Core Ultra 5 226V 28.5% From $587 Intel Core Ultra 5 225U 28.2% From $699 AMD Ryzen 7 7730U 27.3% From $770

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