Core i7-3820QM vs Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U

Core i7-3820QM

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2012

Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U

4 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-3820QM

4 / 8

5,607

0.0%

5,639

+0.6%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

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 i7-3820QM is positioned at rank #1075 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower 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 i7-3820QM

#1062

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2874%

#1063

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2832%

#1064

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2599%

#1065

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2588%

#1066

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2564%

#1068

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2476%

#1069

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2374%

#1070

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2370%

#1071

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2307%

#1074

Celeron B730

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

100%

#1075

Core i7-3820QM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1077

A9-9425

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

99%

#1079

Core i5-4402E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $100

99%

#1080

A6-7000

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

98%

#1082

Core i5-2520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

98%

#1083

Core i7-2710QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $40

97%

#1088

Core i5-3610ME

MSRP: $276|Avg: $22

94%

#1089

Core m3-7Y32

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and **DDR4 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-3820QM	Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-3820QM (2012) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-3820QM	Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U
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 i7-3820QM Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-3820QM and Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U

Core i7-3820QM

The Core i7-3820QM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 April 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,607 points. Launch price was $498.

Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U

The Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 5,639 points. Launch price was $149.

⚡

Processing Power

The Core i7-3820QM packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Core i7-3820QM versus 3.4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U — a 8.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-3820QM (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i7-3820QM uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U uses Raven Ridge (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-3820QM scores 5,607 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U's 5,639 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-3820QM vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U.

Feature	Core i7-3820QM	Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz+9%	3.4 GHz
Base Clock	2.7 GHz+35%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+100%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB (per core)+100%
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)
PassMark	5,607	5,639
Geekbench 6 Single	604	—

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Core i7-3820QM uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-3820QM	Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U
Socket	PGA988	FP5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

🔧

Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-3820QM) / not specified (Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U). The Core i7-3820QM includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4000), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-3820QM targets High Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i7-3820QM rivals A10-4600M.