Core m3-7Y30 vs Ryzen 7 5700X

Core m3-7Y30

2 Cores4 Thrd4.5 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2016

Ryzen 7 5700X

8 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core m3-7Y30

2 / 4

2,418

0.0%

26,609

+1000.5%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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. The Core m3-7Y30 is positioned at rank #1116 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 Ryzen 7 5700X

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

105%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

105%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

105%

#46

Core i5-13490F

MSRP: $235|Avg: $170

103%

#47

Ryzen 5 5600F

MSRP: $99|Avg: $129

103%

#48

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

103%

#49

Ryzen 3 4300GE

MSRP: $94|Avg: $72

103%

#50

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

102%

#51

Core Ultra 5 225

MSRP: $240|Avg: $200

102%

#52

Core i5-11500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $110

102%

#53

Core i3-12100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $90

102%

#54

Core Ultra 7 265

MSRP: $384|Avg: $320

102%

#55

Ryzen 7 5800X

MSRP: $449|Avg: $180

101%

#56

Core i5-11400F

MSRP: $157|Avg: $110

101%

#57

Ryzen 7 5700G

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

100%

#58

Ryzen 7 5700X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $175

100%

#59

Core i5-9500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $65

99%

#60

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX

MSRP: $429|Avg: $450

99%

#61

Core i9-9960X

MSRP: $1684|Avg: $200

98%

#62

Core Ultra 5 225T

MSRP: $240|Avg: $180

98%

#63

Ryzen 3 3300X

MSRP: $120|Avg: $90

98%

#64

Core i5-12600K

MSRP: $289|Avg: $185

98%

#65

Core Ultra 5 235

MSRP: $257|Avg: $269

98%

#66

Ryzen 7 5700

MSRP: $179|Avg: $164

98%

#67

Ryzen 5 PRO 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $90

97%

#68

Ryzen 3 4100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

97%

#69

Ryzen 9 9900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $370

97%

#70

Ryzen 5 7600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $185

96%

#71

Core i5-14490F

MSRP: $209|Avg: $190

96%

#72

Core i5-12600KF

MSRP: $264|Avg: $190

96%

#73

Core i5-13600KF

MSRP: $249|Avg: $258

95%

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 7 5700X (2022) utilizes 7 nm technology and DDR4-3200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core m3-7Y30	Ryzen 7 5700X
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)	✅ More affordable ($175)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 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	Ryzen 7 5700X
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1667%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)	✅ More affordable ($175)

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

Ryzen 7 5700X Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core m3-7Y30 and Ryzen 7 5700X

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.

Ryzen 7 5700X

The Ryzen 7 5700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 26,609 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core m3-7Y30 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Ryzen 7 5700X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 5700X has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Core m3-7Y30 versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5700X — a 55.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700X (base: 1 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core m3-7Y30 uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5700X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core m3-7Y30 scores 2,418 against the Ryzen 7 5700X's 26,609 — a 166.7% lead for the Ryzen 7 5700X. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 645 vs 14,000 (182.4% advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700X). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 768 vs 2,116, a 93.5% lead for the Ryzen 7 5700X that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,481 vs 9,715 (147.1% advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700X). L3 cache: 4 MB on the Core m3-7Y30 vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 5700X.

Feature	Core m3-7Y30	Ryzen 7 5700X
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	8 / 16+300%
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz	4.6 GHz+77%
Base Clock	1 GHz	3.4 GHz+240%
L3 Cache	4 MB	32 MB (total)+700%
L2 Cache	512 kB	512K (per core)
Process	14 nm	7 nm-50%
Architecture	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
PassMark	2,418	26,609+1000%
Cinebench R23 Multi	645	14,000+2071%
Geekbench 6 Single	768	2,116+176%
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,481	9,715+556%

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Memory & Platform

The Core m3-7Y30 uses the FCBGA1515 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 5700X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR3-1866 / DDR3L-1600 on the Core m3-7Y30 versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 7 5700X — the Ryzen 7 5700X supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 7 5700X supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 10 (Core m3-7Y30) vs 24 (Ryzen 7 5700X) — the Ryzen 7 5700X offers 14 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Kaby Lake-Y SoC (Core m3-7Y30) and A320,B350,X370,B450,X470,B550,X570 (Ryzen 7 5700X).

Feature	Core m3-7Y30	Ryzen 7 5700X
Socket	FCBGA1515	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR3-1866 / DDR3L-1600	DDR4-3200+33%
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	128 GB+700%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	10	24+140%

🔧

Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 5700X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Core m3-7Y30) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5700X). The Core m3-7Y30 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 615), while the Ryzen 7 5700X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core m3-7Y30 targets Ultra-portable, Ryzen 7 5700X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 5700X rivals Core i7-11700K.

Feature	Core m3-7Y30	Ryzen 7 5700X
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Intel HD Graphics 615	—
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x / VT-d / EPT	AMD-V
Target Use	Ultra-portable	Gaming

💰

Value Analysis

The Core m3-7Y30 launched at $281 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 5700X debuted at $299. At current prices ($281 vs $175), the Ryzen 7 5700X is $106 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core m3-7Y30 delivers 8.6 pts/$ vs 152.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 5700X — making the Ryzen 7 5700X the 178.6% better value option.