CPU Comparison: Intel Core Ultra 7 164U vs AMD GX-420MC SOC

Key Findings

The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U leads in single-threaded performance by up to 353.4%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U shows superior performance with a 741.1% advantage
The AMD GX-420MC SOC has the highest core count with 4 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core Ultra 7 164U

Laptop

Release Date

Q2 2024

Market Position

890th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs455th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs201st fastest in

1434 Laptop CPUs

AMD GX-420MC SOC

Laptop

Release Date

Q2 2014

Market Position

3149th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs3807th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs742nd fastest in

1434 Laptop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

164U

3,151

SOC

695

Multi-Thread Performance

164U

15,106

SOC

1,796

Specifications: Intel Core Ultra 7 164U vs AMD GX-420MC SOC

💻CPU Model

Intel Core Ultra 7 164U

164U

AMD GX-420MC SOC

SOC

🔄Other Names

Intel(R) Core(TM) Ultra 7 164U

164U

AMD GX-420MC SOC

SOC

⚡Base Clock

N/A

164U

2.0 GHz

SOC

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

164U

N/A

SOC

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

164U

4 Threads: 4

SOC

🔌Socket

FCBGA2551

164U

FTB3b

SOC

⚡TDP

9 W

164U

17.5 W

SOC

💾Cache

N/A

164U

L1 Instruction Cache: 4 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 4 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 4 x 2048 KB

SOC

The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U and AMD GX-420MC SOC compete in the Laptop segment. The AMD GX-420MC SOC leads in single-thread performance, which is crucial for gaming and everyday tasks.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD GX-420MC SOC takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD GX-420MC SOC drawing more power under load (17W vs 9W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.