Core i7-4930MX vs Ryzen 5 2500U

Core i7-4930MX

4 Cores8 Thrd57 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2013

Ryzen 5 2500U

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-4930MX

4 / 8

6,387

0.0%

6,494

+1.7%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i7-4930MX is positioned at rank 1191 and the Ryzen 5 2500U is on rank 106, so the Ryzen 5 2500U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 i7-4930MX

#1179

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5033%

#1180

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4959%

#1181

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4552%

#1182

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4532%

#1183

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4490%

#1185

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4336%

#1186

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4158%

#1187

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4151%

#1188

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4039%

#1191

Core i7-4930MX

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1193

Celeron 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

97%

#1194

Pentium T3400

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

97%

#1195

Core 2 Solo SU3500

MSRP: $262|Avg: $15

96%

#1196

Core 2 Duo E8335

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

94%

#1199

Celeron 560

MSRP: $89|Avg: $5

92%

#1200

Core i3-2312M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

91%

#1201

Celeron 857

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

90%

#1202

Celeron 925

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

90%

#1203

Core 2 Duo E8135

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

87%

#1204

Core 2 Duo U7700

MSRP: $262|Avg: $10

87%

#1205

Core Duo T2400

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

87%

#1206

Core 2 Duo U7600

MSRP: $250|Avg: $5

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 2500U

#31

Ryzen 5 230

MSRP: $200|Avg: $190

96%

#94

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

280%

#95

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

276%

#96

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

253%

#97

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

252%

#98

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

250%

#100

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

241%

#101

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

231%

#102

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

231%

#103

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

225%

#106

Ryzen 5 2500U

MSRP: $349|Avg: N/A

100%

#109

Celeron 4305U

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

99%

#110

Celeron J1850

MSRP: $82|Avg: N/A

99%

#114

Core i3-4100M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $99

97%

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 5 2500U (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2400, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-4930MX	Ryzen 5 2500U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($349)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4930MX (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-4930MX	Ryzen 5 2500U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($349)

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 i7-4930MX Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 2500U Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4930MX and Ryzen 5 2500U

Core i7-4930MX

The Core i7-4930MX 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 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 57 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,387 points. Launch price was $1,096.

Ryzen 5 2500U

The Ryzen 5 2500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 26 October 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 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: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 6,494 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-4930MX and Ryzen 5 2500U share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i7-4930MX versus 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 2500U — a 8% clock advantage for the Core i7-4930MX (base: 3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i7-4930MX uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 5 2500U uses Raven Ridge (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4930MX scores 6,387 against the Ryzen 5 2500U's 6,494 — a 1.7% lead for the Ryzen 5 2500U. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4930MX vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 2500U.

Feature	Core i7-4930MX	Ryzen 5 2500U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz+8%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	3 GHz+50%	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	Haswell (2013−2015)	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)
PassMark	6,387	6,494+2%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	818
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,310

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4930MX uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 2500U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-4930MX	Ryzen 5 2500U
Socket	PGA946	FP5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2400
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	12

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-4930MX) / AMD-V (Ryzen 5 2500U). The Ryzen 5 2500U includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 8), while the Core i7-4930MX requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 2500U targets Mainstream Laptop.