Core i7-5850EQ vs Ryzen 3 PRO 1300

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-5850EQ

4 / 8

7,036

0.0%

7,106

+1.0%

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 i7-5850EQ is positioned at rank 954 and the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 is on rank 168, so the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 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 i7-5850EQ

#942

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1814%

#943

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1788%

#944

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1641%

#945

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1634%

#946

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1619%

#948

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1563%

#949

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1499%

#950

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1497%

#951

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1456%

#954

Core i7-5850EQ

MSRP: $435|Avg: $370

100%

#956

Core i7-4810MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

99%

#959

Celeron Dual-Core T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

99%

#960

Celeron 4305UE

MSRP: $107|Avg: $107

98%

#963

Core i7-10510U

MSRP: $409|Avg: N/A

97%

#968

Core i7-4710MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 PRO 1300

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

3217%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

607%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

540%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

417%

#143

Xeon W-1350P

MSRP: $311|Avg: $250

98%

#145

Xeon 6511P

MSRP: $815|Avg: $815

97%

#168

Ryzen 3 PRO 1300

MSRP: $110|Avg: N/A

100%

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 1300 (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and **DDR4 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-5850EQ	Ryzen 3 PRO 1300
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($370)	✅ More affordable ($110)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-5850EQ (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-5850EQ	Ryzen 3 PRO 1300
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+240%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($370)	✅ More affordable ($110)

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 i7-5850EQ Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-5850EQ and Ryzen 3 PRO 1300

Core i7-5850EQ

The Core i7-5850EQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Max frequency: 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 7,036 points. Launch price was $149.

Ryzen 3 PRO 1300

The Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 7,106 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-5850EQ packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Core i7-5850EQ versus 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 — a 25.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300. The Core i7-5850EQ uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-5850EQ scores 7,036 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300's 7,106 — a 1% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300. L3 cache: 6 MB on the Core i7-5850EQ vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300.

Feature	Core i7-5850EQ	Ryzen 3 PRO 1300
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 4
Boost Clock	2.7 GHz	3.5 GHz+30%
Base Clock	—	3.2 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB	8 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	512K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Broadwell (2015−2019)	Zen (2017−2020)
PassMark	7,036	7,106