Core i7-4770HQ vs Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE
Core i7-4770HQ
Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE
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 i7-4770HQ is positioned at rank #338 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4770HQ
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-4770HQ | Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($99) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Crystalwell (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-4770HQ | Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($99) |
Performance Check
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 i7-4770HQ and Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE
Core i7-4770HQ
The Core i7-4770HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 July 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Crystalwell (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 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: 6,028 points. Launch price was $434.
Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE
The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 May 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 5,955 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i7-4770HQ packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Core i7-4770HQ versus 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE — a 5.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i7-4770HQ uses the Crystalwell (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE uses Raven Ridge (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4770HQ scores 6,028 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE's 5,955 — a 1.2% lead for the Core i7-4770HQ. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4770HQ vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE.
| Feature | Core i7-4770HQ | Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz+45% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+100% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Crystalwell (2013−2014) | Raven Ridge (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 6,028+1% | 5,955 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 3,249 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-4770HQ uses the BGA1364 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-4770HQ | Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1364 | AM4 |
| 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 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-4770HQ) / not specified (Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE). The Core i7-4770HQ includes integrated graphics (Iris Pro Graphics 5200), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Core i7-4770HQ | Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Iris Pro Graphics 5200 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
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