Core i7-4800MQ vs Ryzen 3 3350U

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-4800MQ

4 / 8

5,773

+0.7%

5,732

0.0%

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 i7-4800MQ is positioned at rank #971 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 i7-4800MQ

#959

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1932%

#960

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1903%

#961

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1747%

#962

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1739%

#963

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1723%

#965

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1664%

#966

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1596%

#967

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1593%

#968

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1550%

#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

99%

#982

Athlon II Neo K125

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#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 i7-4800MQ	Ryzen 3 3350U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4800MQ (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-4800MQ	Ryzen 3 3350U
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 i7-4800MQ Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 3350U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4800MQ and Ryzen 3 3350U

Core i7-4800MQ

The Core i7-4800MQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 April 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 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: 5,773 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 i7-4800MQ packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Ryzen 3 3350U's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Core i7-4800MQ versus 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 3350U — a 5.6% clock advantage for the Core i7-4800MQ (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core i7-4800MQ uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 3 3350U uses Zen+ (2018−2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4800MQ scores 5,773 against the Ryzen 3 3350U's 5,732 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i7-4800MQ. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4800MQ vs 4 MB on the Ryzen 3 3350U.

Feature	Core i7-4800MQ	Ryzen 3 3350U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz+6%	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	2.7 GHz+29%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+100%	4 MB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	2 MB+700%
Process	22 nm	12 nm-45%
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Zen+ (2018−2019)
PassMark	5,773	5,732

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4800MQ uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 3350U uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.