Ryzen 3 2300U vs Core i7-4710HQ
Ryzen 3 2300U
Core i7-4710HQ
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 Ryzen 3 2300U is positioned at rank 607 and the Core i7-4710HQ is on rank 677, so the Ryzen 3 2300U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 2300U
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4710HQ
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 2300U | Core i7-4710HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Crystalwell (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 2300U | Core i7-4710HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Ryzen 3 2300U and Core i7-4710HQ
Ryzen 3 2300U
The Ryzen 3 2300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 5,484 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i7-4710HQ
The Core i7-4710HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Crystalwell (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,549 points. Launch price was $378.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 2300U packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i7-4710HQ's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 2300U versus 3.5 GHz on the Core i7-4710HQ — a 2.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-4710HQ (base: 2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen 3 2300U uses the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-4710HQ uses Crystalwell (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 2300U scores 5,484 against the Core i7-4710HQ's 5,549 — a 1.2% lead for the Core i7-4710HQ. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 2300U vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4710HQ.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 2300U | Core i7-4710HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.5 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.5 GHz+25% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 8 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Raven Ridge (2017−2019) | Crystalwell (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 5,484 | 5,549+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 2300U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-4710HQ uses BGA1364 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 2300U | Core i7-4710HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | BGA1364 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 3 2300U) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-4710HQ). The Core i7-4710HQ includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the Ryzen 3 2300U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-4710HQ targets Mobile.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 2300U | Core i7-4710HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 4600 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Mobile |
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