Core i7-4710HQ vs Ryzen 3 2300U

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i7-4710HQ

2014

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +16.8% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with HD Graphics 4600, while Ryzen 3 2300U needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌213.3% higher power demand at 47W vs 15W.

Ryzen 3 2300U

2018

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 47W, a 32W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-4710HQ across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (5,484 vs 5,549).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-4710HQ can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i7-4710HQ

2014

Ryzen 3 2300U

2018

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +16.8% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with HD Graphics 4600, while Ryzen 3 2300U needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 47W, a 32W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌213.3% higher power demand at 47W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-4710HQ across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (5,484 vs 5,549).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-4710HQ can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-4710HQ better than Ryzen 3 2300U?

Yes. Core i7-4710HQ is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 16.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 1.2% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i7-4710HQ is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 16.8% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-4710HQ is the better fit. You are getting 1.2% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i7-4710HQ still looks like the safer overall buy. Core i7-4710HQ is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 16.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 3 2300U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2018 vs 2014). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

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 i7-4710HQ Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 2300U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-4710HQ	Ryzen 3 2300U
1080p
low	139 FPS	137 FPS
medium	139 FPS	136 FPS
high	108 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	85 FPS
1440p
low	136 FPS	134 FPS
medium	116 FPS	114 FPS
high	89 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	70 FPS
4K
low	65 FPS	62 FPS
medium	59 FPS	56 FPS
high	46 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	34 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-4710HQ	Ryzen 3 2300U
1080p
low	139 FPS	96 FPS
medium	139 FPS	85 FPS
high	137 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	107 FPS	63 FPS
1440p
low	139 FPS	82 FPS
medium	124 FPS	71 FPS
high	116 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	111 FPS	62 FPS
medium	98 FPS	55 FPS
high	77 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	32 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-4710HQ	Ryzen 3 2300U
1080p
low	139 FPS	137 FPS
medium	139 FPS	137 FPS
high	139 FPS	137 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	137 FPS
1440p
low	139 FPS	137 FPS
medium	139 FPS	137 FPS
high	139 FPS	137 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	139 FPS	137 FPS
medium	139 FPS	137 FPS
high	139 FPS	137 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	132 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-4710HQ	Ryzen 3 2300U
1080p
low	139 FPS	137 FPS
medium	139 FPS	137 FPS
high	139 FPS	137 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	137 FPS
1440p
low	139 FPS	137 FPS
medium	139 FPS	137 FPS
high	139 FPS	137 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	139 FPS	137 FPS
medium	139 FPS	137 FPS
high	139 FPS	137 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	137 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4710HQ and Ryzen 3 2300U

Core i7-4710HQ

The Core i7-4710HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Crystalwell (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,549 points. Launch price was $378.

Ryzen 3 2300U

The Ryzen 3 2300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2018 (7 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: 5,484 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-4710HQ packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Ryzen 3 2300U's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Core i7-4710HQ versus 3.4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 2300U — a 2.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-4710HQ (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i7-4710HQ uses the Crystalwell (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 3 2300U uses Raven Ridge (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4710HQ scores 5,549 against the Ryzen 3 2300U's 5,484 — a 1.2% lead for the Core i7-4710HQ. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4710HQ vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 2300U.

Feature	Core i7-4710HQ	Ryzen 3 2300U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz+3%	3.4 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz+25%	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	Crystalwell (2013−2014)	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)
PassMark	5,549+1%	5,484

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4710HQ uses the BGA1364 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 2300U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-4710HQ	Ryzen 3 2300U
Socket	BGA1364	FP5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-4710HQ) / not specified (Ryzen 3 2300U). The Core i7-4710HQ includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the Ryzen 3 2300U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-4710HQ targets Mobile.