Core i7-8569U vs Ryzen 3 7320C

Core i7-8569U

4 Cores8 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2019

Ryzen 3 7320C

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-8569U

4 / 8

8,135

0.0%

8,193

+0.7%

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 i7-8569U is positioned at rank 191 and the Ryzen 3 7320C is on rank 748, so the Core i7-8569U 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 i7-8569U

#179

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

361%

#180

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

355%

#181

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

326%

#182

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

325%

#183

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

322%

#185

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

311%

#186

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

298%

#187

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

297%

#188

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

289%

#191

Core i7-8569U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#194

Pentium Gold 4417U

MSRP: $161|Avg: N/A

100%

#195

Atom N475

MSRP: $75|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 7320C

#736

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1071%

#737

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1055%

#738

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

969%

#739

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

964%

#740

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

955%

#742

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

923%

#743

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

885%

#744

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

883%

#745

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

859%

#748

Ryzen 3 7320C

MSRP: $299|Avg: $200

100%

#757

Core i7-11370H

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

99%

#761

Core i3-N300

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i7-8569U leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 3 7320C is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.7% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i7-8569U	Ryzen 3 7320C
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) / 6 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-8569U	Ryzen 3 7320C
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)

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 i7-8569U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 7320C Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-8569U and Ryzen 3 7320C

Core i7-8569U

The Core i7-8569U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2019 (6 years ago). It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 8,135 points. Launch price was $149.

Ryzen 3 7320C

The Ryzen 3 7320C is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 May 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FT6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 8,193 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-8569U and Ryzen 3 7320C share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-8569U versus 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 3 7320C — a 13.6% clock advantage for the Core i7-8569U (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Ryzen 3 7320C is built on the Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i7-8569U scores 8,135 against the Ryzen 3 7320C's 8,193 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 3 7320C. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Core i7-8569U vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 7320C.

Feature	Core i7-8569U	Ryzen 3 7320C
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.7 GHz+15%	4.1 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+17%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB Intel® Smart Cache+100%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	512 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	6 nm-57%
Architecture	—	Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023)
PassMark	8,135	8,193
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,163

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-8569U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 7320C uses FT6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-8569U	Ryzen 3 7320C
Socket	FCBGA1528	FT6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR5-5500
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	4

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-8569U) / Yes (Ryzen 3 7320C). The Ryzen 3 7320C includes integrated graphics (Radeon 610M), while the Core i7-8569U requires a dedicated GPU.