Ryzen 3 7320C vs Ryzen 7 2800H
Ryzen 3 7320C
Ryzen 7 2800H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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. The Ryzen 3 7320C is positioned at rank #748 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 7320C
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 7320C | Ryzen 7 2800H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) / 6 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (Zen) (2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 7320C | Ryzen 7 2800H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 7320C and Ryzen 7 2800H
Ryzen 3 7320C
The Ryzen 3 7320C is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 May 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FT6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 8,193 points. Launch price was $149.
Ryzen 7 2800H
The Ryzen 7 2800H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 30 May 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (Zen) (2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,170 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 3 7320C and Ryzen 7 2800H share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 3 7320C versus 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen 7 2800H — a 7.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 7320C (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Ryzen 3 7320C uses the Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) architecture (6 nm), while the Ryzen 7 2800H uses Raven Ridge (Zen) (2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 7320C scores 8,193 against the Ryzen 7 2800H's 8,170 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 3 7320C. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 7320C | Ryzen 7 2800H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+8% | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz+42% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 6 nm-57% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) | Raven Ridge (Zen) (2018) |
| PassMark | 8,193 | 8,170 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,163 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 7320C uses the FT6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 2800H uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 7320C | Ryzen 7 2800H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT6 | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5-5500 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: Yes (Ryzen 3 7320C) / not specified (Ryzen 7 2800H). The Ryzen 3 7320C includes integrated graphics (Radeon 610M), while the Ryzen 7 2800H requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 7320C | Ryzen 7 2800H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 610M | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | Yes | — |
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