Ryzen 3 3200U vs Core i7-7560U

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 3 3200U

2 / 4

3,730

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i7-7560U

2 / 4

3,760

+0.8%

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-7560U

#774

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1170%

#775

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1153%

#776

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1059%

#777

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1054%

#778

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1044%

#780

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1008%

#781

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

967%

#782

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

965%

#783

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

939%

#786

Core i7-7560U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#790

Athlon 64 TF-20

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#795

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

98%

#797

Celeron M 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

97%

#800

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

97%

#801

Celeron B810

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-7560U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 3 3200U in both compute-intensive tasks (0.8% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Ryzen 3 3200U	Core i7-7560U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Picasso-U (Zen) (2019) / 12 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 3 3200U	Core i7-7560U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

Ryzen 3 3200U Benchmark Check

Core i7-7560U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 3200U and Core i7-7560U

Ryzen 3 3200U

The Ryzen 3 3200U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso-U (Zen) (2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,730 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i7-7560U

The Core i7-7560U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,760 points. Launch price was $415.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 3 3200U and Core i7-7560U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 3200U versus 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-7560U — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-7560U (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Ryzen 3 3200U uses the Picasso-U (Zen) (2019) architecture (12 nm), while the Core i7-7560U uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 3200U scores 3,730 against the Core i7-7560U's 3,760 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i7-7560U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 3200U vs 4 MB on the Core i7-7560U.

Feature	Ryzen 3 3200U	Core i7-7560U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	3.8 GHz+9%
Base Clock	2.6 GHz+8%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	4 MB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512 kB
Process	12 nm-14%	14 nm
Architecture	Picasso-U (Zen) (2019)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	3,730	3,760

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 3200U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-7560U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 3 3200U	Core i7-7560U
Socket	FP5	BGA1356
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	2133
Max RAM Capacity	—	32
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	12

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 3 3200U) / true (Core i7-7560U). The Core i7-7560U includes integrated graphics (Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640), while the Ryzen 3 3200U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-7560U targets Mobile.