Core m3-7Y30 vs 3020e

Core m3-7Y30

2 Cores4 Thrd4.5 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2016

3020e

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core m3-7Y30

2 / 4

2,418

+0.5%

2,406

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

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 m3-7Y30 is positioned at rank 1116 and the 3020e is on rank 805, so the 3020e 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 m3-7Y30

#1104

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3412%

#1105

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3362%

#1106

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3086%

#1107

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3072%

#1108

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3044%

#1110

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2940%

#1111

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2819%

#1112

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2814%

#1113

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2738%

#1116

Core m3-7Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1117

Pentium 977

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

100%

#1118

Core i7-2715QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $50

99%

#1119

VIA Nano U2250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#1121

Core i5-560M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

98%

#1122

Pentium U5600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

97%

#1123

Core m5-6Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

97%

#1125

Core i7-610E

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

96%

#1126

Core i5-5350U

MSRP: $315|Avg: N/A

96%

#1127

Core i7-3520M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

95%

#1128

Pentium Dual Core T4300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $99

95%

#1129

Core i3-4100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

95%

#1130

Core i3-2310E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $20

95%

#1131

Core i5-2510E

MSRP: $230|Avg: $30

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar 3020e

#793

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1219%

#794

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1202%

#795

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1103%

#796

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1098%

#797

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1088%

#799

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1051%

#800

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1007%

#801

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1006%

#802

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

979%

#805

3020e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

100%

#809

Athlon II M320

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

99%

#810

Celeron B800

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

99%

#811

Celeron B710

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

99%

#812

Athlon II Neo K345

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#818

Core i7-8709G

MSRP: $338|Avg: $150

98%

#819

Celeron M 560

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The 3020e (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core m3-7Y30	3020e
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)	✅ More affordable ($25)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Dali (Zen) (2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core m3-7Y30 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core m3-7Y30	3020e
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1018%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)	✅ More affordable ($25)

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 m3-7Y30 Benchmark Check

3020e Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core m3-7Y30 and 3020e

Core m3-7Y30

The Core m3-7Y30 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,418 points. Launch price was $281.

3020e

The 3020e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Dali (Zen) (2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FT5. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB + 4 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,406 points. Launch price was $50.

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Processing Power

The Core m3-7Y30 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the 3020e's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Core m3-7Y30 versus 2.6 GHz on the 3020e — identical boost frequencies (base: 1 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Core m3-7Y30 uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the 3020e uses Dali (Zen) (2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core m3-7Y30 scores 2,418 against the 3020e's 2,406 — a 0.5% lead for the Core m3-7Y30. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 645 vs 480 (29.3% advantage for the Core m3-7Y30). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 768 vs 660, a 15.1% lead for the Core m3-7Y30 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,481 vs 1,100 (29.5% advantage for the Core m3-7Y30). Both processors carry 4 MB of L3 cache.

Feature	Core m3-7Y30	3020e
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz	2.6 GHz
Base Clock	1 GHz	1.2 GHz+20%
L3 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB	1 MB+100%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)	Dali (Zen) (2020)
PassMark	2,418	2,406
Cinebench R23 Multi	645+34%	480
Geekbench 6 Single	768+16%	660
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,481+35%	1,100

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Memory & Platform

The Core m3-7Y30 uses the FCBGA1515 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the 3020e uses FT5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR3-1866 / DDR3L-1600 on the Core m3-7Y30 versus DDR4-2400 on the 3020e — the 3020e supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The 3020e supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 10 (Core m3-7Y30) vs 8 (3020e) — the Core m3-7Y30 offers 2 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Core m3-7Y30	3020e
Socket	FCBGA1515	FT5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR3-1866 / DDR3L-1600	DDR4-2400+33%
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	32 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	10+25%	8

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Core m3-7Y30) vs AMD-V (3020e). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 615 (Core m3-7Y30) and Radeon Graphics (Vega 3) (3020e) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core m3-7Y30 targets Ultra-portable, 3020e targets Entry Level Laptop. Direct competitor: 3020e rivals Celeron N4020.

Feature	Core m3-7Y30	3020e
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Intel HD Graphics 615	Radeon Graphics (Vega 3)
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x / VT-d / EPT	AMD-V
Target Use	Ultra-portable	Entry Level Laptop

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Value Analysis

The Core m3-7Y30 launched at $281 MSRP, while the 3020e debuted at $100. At current prices ($281 vs $25), the 3020e is $256 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core m3-7Y30 delivers 8.6 pts/$ vs 96.2 pts/$ for the 3020e — making the 3020e the 167.2% better value option.