Core i7-6650U vs Ryzen 3 2200U

CPU

GPU

Core i7-6650U

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2015

Ryzen 3 2200U

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-6650U

2 / 4

3,557

0.0%

3,583

+0.7%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 i7-6650U is positioned at rank 436 and the Ryzen 3 2200U is on rank 154, so the Ryzen 3 2200U 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 i7-6650U

#424

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

577%

#425

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

569%

#426

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

522%

#427

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

520%

#428

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

515%

#430

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

498%

#431

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

477%

#432

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

476%

#433

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

463%

#436

Core i7-6650U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 2200U

#42

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A

98%

#142

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

328%

#143

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

323%

#144

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

296%

#145

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

295%

#146

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

292%

#148

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

282%

#149

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

271%

#150

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

270%

#151

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

263%

#154

Ryzen 3 2200U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#158

Core i5-3210M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

98%

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 2200U (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and **DDR4 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-6650U	Ryzen 3 2200U
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-6650U (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-6650U	Ryzen 3 2200U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 i7-6650U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 2200U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-6650U and Ryzen 3 2200U

Core i7-6650U

The Core i7-6650U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,557 points. Launch price was $415.

Ryzen 3 2200U

The Ryzen 3 2200U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 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 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 3,583 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-6650U and Ryzen 3 2200U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Core i7-6650U versus 3.4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 2200U — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i7-6650U uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 2200U uses Raven Ridge (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-6650U scores 3,557 against the Ryzen 3 2200U's 3,583 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 3 2200U. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Core i7-6650U vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 2200U.

Feature	Core i7-6650U	Ryzen 3 2200U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz	3.4 GHz
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	2.5 GHz+14%
L3 Cache	4 MB	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB	512 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Skylake (2015−2016)	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)
PassMark	3,557	3,583

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-6650U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 2200U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.