Core i7-4722HQ vs Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-4722HQ

4 / 8

5,768

0.0%

5,831

+1.1%

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 i7-4722HQ is positioned at rank #969 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 i7-4722HQ

#957

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1923%

#958

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1894%

#959

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1739%

#960

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1731%

#961

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1715%

#963

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1657%

#964

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1588%

#965

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1586%

#966

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1543%

#969

Core i7-4722HQ

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#970

Celeron T3100

MSRP: $62|Avg: $62

100%

#971

Core i7-4800MQ

MSRP: $380|Avg: $378

100%

#977

Phenom II X2 N640

MSRP: $100|Avg: $55

99%

#978

A10-8700P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

98%

#982

Athlon II Neo K125

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

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 i7-4722HQ	Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior 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 (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4722HQ (2015) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-4722HQ	Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U
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 i7-4722HQ Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4722HQ and Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U

Core i7-4722HQ

The Core i7-4722HQ 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 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,768 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 i7-4722HQ packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Core i7-4722HQ versus 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U — a 2.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core i7-4722HQ uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4722HQ scores 5,768 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U's 5,831 — a 1.1% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U. L3 cache: 6 MB on the Core i7-4722HQ vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U.

Feature	Core i7-4722HQ	Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz	3.5 GHz+3%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz+14%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB+50%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	512K (per core)
Process	22 nm	12 nm-45%
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Picasso (2019−2022)
PassMark	5,768	5,831+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4722HQ uses the BGA1364 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.