Core i7-6770HQ vs Ryzen 3 PRO 1300

Core i7-6770HQ

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2016

Ryzen 3 PRO 1300

4 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-6770HQ

4 / 8

7,083

0.0%

7,106

+0.3%

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 i7-6770HQ is positioned at rank 475 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 i7-6770HQ

#463

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

621%

#464

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

612%

#465

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

562%

#466

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

560%

#467

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

554%

#469

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

535%

#470

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

513%

#471

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

512%

#472

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

499%

#475

Core i7-6770HQ

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#488

Processor U300

MSRP: $193|Avg: $180

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 PRO 1300

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

3217%

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 i7-6770HQ	Ryzen 3 PRO 1300
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($110)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-6770HQ (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-6770HQ	Ryzen 3 PRO 1300
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($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 i7-6770HQ Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-6770HQ and Ryzen 3 PRO 1300

Core i7-6770HQ

The Core i7-6770HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 January 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,083 points. Launch price was $434.

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.

⚡

Processing Power

The Core i7-6770HQ packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Core i7-6770HQ versus 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i7-6770HQ uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-6770HQ scores 7,083 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300's 7,106 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300. L3 cache: 6 MB on the Core i7-6770HQ vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300.

Feature	Core i7-6770HQ	Ryzen 3 PRO 1300
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	3.2 GHz+23%
L3 Cache	6 MB	8 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	512K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Skylake (2015−2016)	Zen (2017−2020)
PassMark	7,083	7,106
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,769	—

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Core i7-6770HQ uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-6770HQ	Ryzen 3 PRO 1300
Socket	BGA1440	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	2133	—
Max RAM Capacity	64	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

🔧

Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core i7-6770HQ) / not specified (Ryzen 3 PRO 1300). The Core i7-6770HQ includes integrated graphics (Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 requires a dedicated GPU.