Core i7-4710MQ vs Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U

Core i7-4710MQ

4 Cores8 Thrd47 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2013

Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U

4 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-4710MQ

4 / 8

5,792

0.0%

5,831

+0.7%

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 i7-4710MQ is positioned at rank #968 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 i7-4710MQ

#956

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1915%

#957

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1887%

#958

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1732%

#959

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1725%

#960

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1709%

#962

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1650%

#963

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1582%

#964

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1580%

#965

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1537%

#968

Core i7-4710MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

100%

#970

Celeron T3100

MSRP: $62|Avg: $62

99%

#971

Core i7-4800MQ

MSRP: $380|Avg: $378

99%

#977

Phenom II X2 N640

MSRP: $100|Avg: $55

98%

#978

A10-8700P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

98%

#982

Athlon II Neo K125

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

97%

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 3300U (2019) utilizes 12 nm technology and **DDR4 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-4710MQ	Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4710MQ (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-4710MQ	Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 i7-4710MQ Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4710MQ and Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U

Core i7-4710MQ

The Core i7-4710MQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 May 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,792 points. Launch price was $378.

Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U

The Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 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 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 5,831 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-4710MQ packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Core i7-4710MQ versus 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core i7-4710MQ uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4710MQ scores 5,792 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U's 5,831 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-4710MQ vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U.

Feature	Core i7-4710MQ	Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz+19%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)+50%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	22 nm	12 nm-45%
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Picasso (2019−2022)
PassMark	5,792	5,831
Geekbench 6 Single	950	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	3,200	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4710MQ uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-4710MQ	Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U
Socket	PGA946	FP5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, EPT (Core i7-4710MQ) / not specified (Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U). The Core i7-4710MQ includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4600), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-4710MQ targets Laptop.