Core i7-4750HQ
VS
Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U

Core i7-4750HQ vs Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U

Intel

Core i7-4750HQ

4 Cores8 Thrd47 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2013
VS
AMD

Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U

4 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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 i7-4750HQ is positioned at rank #320 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 i7-4750HQ

#96
Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
98%
#97
Core Ultra 5 226V
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
98%
#308
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
469%
#309
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
462%
#310
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
424%
#311
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
422%
#312
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
418%
#314
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
404%
#315
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
387%
#316
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
387%
#317
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
376%
#320
Core i7-4750HQ
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
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.
InsightCore i7-4750HQRyzen 3 PRO 2300U
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Crystalwell (2013−2014) / 22 nm)
✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4750HQ (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightCore i7-4750HQRyzen 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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4750HQ and Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U

Intel

Core i7-4750HQ

The Core i7-4750HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 May 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Crystalwell (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 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: 5,630 points. Launch price was $434.

AMD

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 i7-4750HQ packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Core i7-4750HQ versus 3.4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U — a 6.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U (base: 2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i7-4750HQ uses the Crystalwell (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U uses Raven Ridge (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4750HQ scores 5,630 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U's 5,639 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4750HQ vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U.

FeatureCore i7-4750HQRyzen 3 PRO 2300U
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
4 / 4
Boost Clock
3.2 GHz
3.4 GHz+6%
Base Clock
2 GHz
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
5,630
5,639
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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4750HQ uses the BGA1364 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore i7-4750HQRyzen 3 PRO 2300U
Socket
BGA1364
FP5
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0