CPU
GPU
M1
Ryzen 3 7320C
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 M1 is positioned at rank 1004 and the Ryzen 3 7320C is on rank 748, so the Ryzen 3 7320C offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar M1
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 7320C
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | M1 | Ryzen 3 7320C |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) / 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | M1 | Ryzen 3 7320C |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of M1 and Ryzen 3 7320C
M1
The M1 is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 10 November 2020 (5 years ago). It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.064 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Passmark benchmark score: 8,207 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.
Processing Power
The M1 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 3 7320C offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the M1 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the M1 versus 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 3 7320C — a 24.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 7320C (base: 2.064 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Ryzen 3 7320C is built on the Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) architecture. In PassMark, the M1 scores 8,207 against the Ryzen 3 7320C's 8,193 — a 0.2% lead for the M1. L3 cache: 16 MB on the M1 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 7320C.
| Feature | M1 | Ryzen 3 7320C |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 4.1 GHz+28% |
| Base Clock | 2.064 GHz | 2.4 GHz+16% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB+300% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+3100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm-17% | 6 nm |
| Architecture | — | Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 8,207 | 8,193 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,163 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (M1) / Yes (Ryzen 3 7320C). The Ryzen 3 7320C includes integrated graphics (Radeon 610M), while the M1 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | M1 | Ryzen 3 7320C |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon 610M |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | Yes |
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