Core i7-2670QM vs Ryzen 3 3200U

Core i7-2670QM

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2011

Ryzen 3 3200U

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-2670QM

4 / 8

3,748

+0.5%

3,730

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Core i7-2670QM is positioned at rank #42 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-2670QM

#10

Ryzen 7 260

MSRP: $199|Avg: $70

95%

#30

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

196%

#31

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

193%

#32

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

177%

#33

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

176%

#34

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

175%

#36

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

169%

#37

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

162%

#38

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

161%

#39

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

157%

#42

Core i7-2670QM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#43

Core 2 Duo SU7300

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

100%

#51

Celeron N2807

MSRP: $107|Avg: $60

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 3 3200U (2019) utilizes 12 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-2670QM	Ryzen 3 3200U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Picasso-U (Zen) (2019) / 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-2670QM (2011) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-2670QM	Ryzen 3 3200U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i7-2670QM Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 3200U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-2670QM and Ryzen 3 3200U

Core i7-2670QM

The Core i7-2670QM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 October 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 3,748 points. Launch price was $378.

Ryzen 3 3200U

The Ryzen 3 3200U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso-U (Zen) (2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,730 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-2670QM packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 3 3200U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core i7-2670QM has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Core i7-2670QM versus 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 3200U — a 12.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 3200U (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i7-2670QM uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Ryzen 3 3200U uses Picasso-U (Zen) (2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-2670QM scores 3,748 against the Ryzen 3 3200U's 3,730 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i7-2670QM. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-2670QM vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 3200U.

Feature	Core i7-2670QM	Ryzen 3 3200U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz	3.5 GHz+13%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	2.6 GHz+18%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)+50%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	32 nm	12 nm-63%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Picasso-U (Zen) (2019)
PassMark	3,748	3,730

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-2670QM uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 3 3200U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-2670QM	Ryzen 3 3200U
Socket	PGA988	FP5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	32	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core i7-2670QM) / not specified (Ryzen 3 3200U). The Core i7-2670QM includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 3000), while the Ryzen 3 3200U requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-2670QM rivals AMD A8-3510MX.