Core i7-4720HQ vs Ryzen 3 3350U

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-4720HQ

4 / 8

5,714

0.0%

5,732

+0.3%

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 i7-4720HQ is positioned at rank #974 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 i7-4720HQ

#962

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1940%

#963

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1912%

#964

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1755%

#965

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1747%

#966

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1731%

#968

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1672%

#969

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1603%

#970

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1601%

#971

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1558%

#974

Core i7-4720HQ

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#977

Phenom II X2 N640

MSRP: $100|Avg: $55

100%

#978

A10-8700P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

99%

#982

Athlon II Neo K125

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#986

Pro A8-8600B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

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 3350U (2019) utilizes 12 nm technology and modern memory, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-4720HQ	Ryzen 3 3350U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4720HQ (2015) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-4720HQ	Ryzen 3 3350U
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 i7-4720HQ Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 3350U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4720HQ and Ryzen 3 3350U

Core i7-4720HQ

The Core i7-4720HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,714 points. Launch price was $378.

Ryzen 3 3350U

The Ryzen 3 3350U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) 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. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB + 4 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 5,732 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-4720HQ packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Ryzen 3 3350U's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i7-4720HQ versus 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 3350U — a 2.8% clock advantage for the Core i7-4720HQ (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core i7-4720HQ uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 3 3350U uses Zen+ (2018−2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4720HQ scores 5,714 against the Ryzen 3 3350U's 5,732 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 3 3350U. L3 cache: 6 MB on the Core i7-4720HQ vs 4 MB on the Ryzen 3 3350U.

Feature	Core i7-4720HQ	Ryzen 3 3350U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz+3%	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz+24%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB+50%	4 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%
Process	22 nm	12 nm-45%
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Zen+ (2018−2019)
PassMark	5,714	5,732

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4720HQ uses the BGA1364 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 3350U uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.