Ryzen 3 3350U vs Core i5-7440EQ

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 3 3350U

4 / 4

5,732

+0.4%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Core i5-7440EQ

4 / 4

5,711

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.

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 i5-7440EQ

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

13648%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

12896%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

9363%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2821%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2234%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1955%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1120%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1105%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1006%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1006%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

995%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

968%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

954%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

950%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

942%

#392

Celeron G4920

MSRP: $52|Avg: $115

97%

#729

Core i5-7440EQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: $30

100%

#730

Core i5-3350P

MSRP: $189|Avg: $25

100%

#732

Core i3-4350T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $20

100%

#733

Athlon II X4 641

MSRP: $102|Avg: $102

99%

#734

Athlon II X3 460

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

99%

#735

Pentium G2100T

MSRP: $75|Avg: $10

99%

#736

Core i5-3330

MSRP: $182|Avg: $21

99%

#737

Core i3-4330T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $15

99%

#738

Pentium E5300

MSRP: $62|Avg: $25

99%

#739

Athlon II X2 215

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

98%

#740

Core i7-4790S

MSRP: $312|Avg: $60

98%

#741

Pentium G2020T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $69

98%

#742

FX-6100

MSRP: $165|Avg: $25

98%

#743

Core i7-4771

MSRP: $320|Avg: $78

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 3 3350U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-7440EQ in both compute-intensive tasks (0.4% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Ryzen 3 3350U	Core i5-7440EQ
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 3 3350U	Core i5-7440EQ
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)

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 3350U Benchmark Check

Core i5-7440EQ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 3350U and Core i5-7440EQ

Ryzen 3 3350U

The Ryzen 3 3350U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) 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. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB + 4 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 5,732 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i5-7440EQ

The Core i5-7440EQ 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 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 5,711 points. Launch price was $250.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 3 3350U and Core i5-7440EQ share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 3350U versus 2.9 GHz on the Core i5-7440EQ — a 18.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 3350U. The Ryzen 3 3350U uses the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture (12 nm), while the Core i5-7440EQ uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 3350U scores 5,732 against the Core i5-7440EQ's 5,711 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 3 3350U. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Ryzen 3 3350U vs 6 MB on the Core i5-7440EQ.

Feature	Ryzen 3 3350U	Core i5-7440EQ
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz+21%	2.9 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	—
L3 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB
Process	12 nm-14%	14 nm
Architecture	Zen+ (2018−2019)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	5,732	5,711
Geekbench 6 Single	—	892
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,937

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 3 3350U) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-7440EQ). The Core i5-7440EQ includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen 3 3350U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-7440EQ targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i5-7440EQ rivals Ryzen Embedded V1605B.