Ryzen 3 4300U vs Core i7-4950HQ

Ryzen 3 4300U

4 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2020

Core i7-4950HQ

4 Cores8 Thrd47 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 3 4300U

4 / 4

7,359

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Core i7-4950HQ

4 / 8

7,405

+0.6%

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 4300U is positioned at rank 457 and the Core i7-4950HQ is on rank 236, so the Core i7-4950HQ 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 4300U

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

97%

#445

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

598%

#446

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

589%

#447

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

541%

#448

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

539%

#449

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

534%

#451

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

515%

#452

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

494%

#453

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

493%

#454

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

480%

#457

Ryzen 3 4300U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#472

Ryzen Embedded R1505G

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4950HQ

#64

Ryzen AI Max PRO 390

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

97%

#224

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

396%

#225

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

390%

#226

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

358%

#227

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

357%

#228

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

354%

#230

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

341%

#231

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

327%

#232

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

327%

#233

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

318%

#236

Core i7-4950HQ

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 4300U (2020) utilizes 7 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 3 4300U	Core i7-4950HQ
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) / 7 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Crystalwell (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4950HQ (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 3 4300U	Core i7-4950HQ
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 4300U Benchmark Check

Core i7-4950HQ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 4300U and Core i7-4950HQ

Ryzen 3 4300U

The Ryzen 3 4300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,359 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i7-4950HQ

The Core i7-4950HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Crystalwell (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 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: 7,405 points. Launch price was $657.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 4300U packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i7-4950HQ's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 3 4300U versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i7-4950HQ — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 4300U (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Ryzen 3 4300U uses the Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i7-4950HQ uses Crystalwell (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 4300U scores 7,359 against the Core i7-4950HQ's 7,405 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i7-4950HQ. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 4300U vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4950HQ.

Feature	Ryzen 3 4300U	Core i7-4950HQ
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz+3%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	2.7 GHz+13%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	7 nm-68%	22 nm
Architecture	Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021)	Crystalwell (2013−2014)
PassMark	7,359	7,405
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	3,317
Geekbench 6 Single	—	842
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	3,317

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 4300U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-4950HQ uses BGA1364 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 3 4300U	Core i7-4950HQ
Socket	FP6	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

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 3 4300U) / Yes (Core i7-4950HQ). The Core i7-4950HQ includes integrated graphics (Iris Pro Graphics 5200), while the Ryzen 3 4300U requires a dedicated GPU.