Core i7-4930K vs Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U
Core i7-4930K
Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i7-4930K is positioned at rank 919 and the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U is on rank 135, so the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4930K
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-4930K | Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-E (2013) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Renoir PRO (Zen 2) (2020) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-4930K | Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 i7-4930K and Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U
Core i7-4930K
The Core i7-4930K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-E (2013) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 9,379 points. Launch price was $670.
Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U
The Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 May 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir PRO (Zen 2) (2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-4266. Passmark benchmark score: 9,493 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i7-4930K packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i7-4930K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i7-4930K versus 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U — a 5.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-4930K (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i7-4930K uses the Ivy Bridge-E (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U uses Renoir PRO (Zen 2) (2020) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4930K scores 9,379 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U's 9,493 — a 1.2% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-4930K vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U.
| Feature | Core i7-4930K | Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+5% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+42% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+200% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm | 7 nm-68% |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge-E (2013) | Renoir PRO (Zen 2) (2020) |
| PassMark | 9,379 | 9,493+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-4930K uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-4930K | Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | FP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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