Ryzen 3 3350U vs Core i7-4710MQ
Ryzen 3 3350U
Core i7-4710MQ
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4710MQ
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 3350U | Core i7-4710MQ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($378) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 3350U | Core i7-4710MQ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($378) |
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 3350U and Core i7-4710MQ
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 i7-4710MQ
The Core i7-4710MQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 May 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,792 points. Launch price was $378.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 3350U packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i7-4710MQ's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 3350U versus 3.5 GHz on the Core i7-4710MQ — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen 3 3350U uses the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture (12 nm), while the Core i7-4710MQ uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 3350U scores 5,732 against the Core i7-4710MQ's 5,792 — a 1% lead for the Core i7-4710MQ. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Ryzen 3 3350U vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-4710MQ.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 3350U | Core i7-4710MQ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.5 GHz+19% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 12 nm-45% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Zen+ (2018−2019) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 5,732 | 5,792+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 950 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 3,200 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 3350U uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-4710MQ uses PGA946 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 3350U | Core i7-4710MQ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | PGA946 |
| 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 3350U) / VT-x, EPT (Core i7-4710MQ). The Core i7-4710MQ includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4600), while the Ryzen 3 3350U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-4710MQ targets Laptop.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 3350U | Core i7-4710MQ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Laptop |
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