Ryzen 3 3300U vs Core i7-4750HQ

Ryzen 3 3300U

4 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2019

Core i7-4750HQ

4 Cores8 Thrd47 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 3 3300U

4 / 4

5,686

+1.0%

FX-4350

Ryzen Embedded R1505G

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Core i7-4750HQ

4 / 8

5,630

0.0%

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 3300U is positioned at rank 586 and the Core i7-4750HQ is on rank 320, so the Core i7-4750HQ 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 Ryzen 3 3300U

#184

Core Ultra 7 266V

MSRP: $520|Avg: $520

98%

#574

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

774%

#575

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

763%

#576

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

700%

#577

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

697%

#578

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

691%

#580

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

667%

#581

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

639%

#582

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

638%

#583

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

621%

#586

Ryzen 3 3300U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4750HQ

#96

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

98%

#97

Core Ultra 5 226V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

98%

#308

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

469%

#309

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

462%

#310

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

424%

#311

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

422%

#312

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

418%

#314

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

404%

#315

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

387%

#316

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

387%

#317

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

376%

#320

Core i7-4750HQ

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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 3 3300U (2019) utilizes 12 nm technology and **DDR4 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 3 3300U	Core i7-4750HQ
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Crystalwell (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4750HQ (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 3 3300U	Core i7-4750HQ
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 3300U Benchmark Check

Core i7-4750HQ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 3300U and Core i7-4750HQ

Ryzen 3 3300U

The Ryzen 3 3300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 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 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 5,686 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i7-4750HQ

The Core i7-4750HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 May 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Crystalwell (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 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: 5,630 points. Launch price was $434.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 3300U packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i7-4750HQ's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 3300U versus 3.2 GHz on the Core i7-4750HQ — a 9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 3300U (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen 3 3300U uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the Core i7-4750HQ uses Crystalwell (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 3300U scores 5,686 against the Core i7-4750HQ's 5,630 — a 1% lead for the Ryzen 3 3300U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 3300U vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4750HQ.

Feature	Ryzen 3 3300U	Core i7-4750HQ
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz+9%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz+5%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	12 nm-45%	22 nm
Architecture	Picasso (2019−2022)	Crystalwell (2013−2014)
PassMark	5,686	5,630

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 3300U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-4750HQ uses BGA1364 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.