Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 vs Core i7-5850EQ

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 3 PRO 1300

4 / 4

7,106

+1.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Core i7-5850EQ

4 / 8

7,036

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 PRO 1300 is positioned at rank 168 and the Core i7-5850EQ is on rank 954, so the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 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 PRO 1300

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

3217%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

607%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

540%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

417%

#143

Xeon W-1350P

MSRP: $311|Avg: $250

98%

#145

Xeon 6511P

MSRP: $815|Avg: $815

97%

#168

Ryzen 3 PRO 1300

MSRP: $110|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-5850EQ

#942

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1814%

#943

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1788%

#944

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1641%

#945

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1634%

#946

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1619%

#948

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1563%

#949

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1499%

#950

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1497%

#951

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1456%

#954

Core i7-5850EQ

MSRP: $435|Avg: $370

100%

#956

Core i7-4810MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

99%

#959

Celeron Dual-Core T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

99%

#960

Celeron 4305UE

MSRP: $107|Avg: $107

98%

#963

Core i7-10510U

MSRP: $409|Avg: N/A

97%

#968

Core i7-4710MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

95%

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 PRO 1300 (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and **DDR4 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 3 PRO 1300	Core i7-5850EQ
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($110)	⚠️ Higher cost ($370)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-5850EQ (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 3 PRO 1300	Core i7-5850EQ
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+240%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($110)	⚠️ Higher cost ($370)

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 PRO 1300 Benchmark Check

Core i7-5850EQ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 and Core i7-5850EQ

Ryzen 3 PRO 1300

The Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 7,106 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i7-5850EQ

The Core i7-5850EQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Max frequency: 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 7,036 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i7-5850EQ's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 versus 2.7 GHz on the Core i7-5850EQ — a 25.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300. The Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-5850EQ uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 scores 7,106 against the Core i7-5850EQ's 7,036 — a 1% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 vs 6 MB on the Core i7-5850EQ.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 1300	Core i7-5850EQ
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz+30%	2.7 GHz
Base Clock	3.2 GHz	—
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+33%	6 MB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	1 MB+100%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Zen (2017−2020)	Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark	7,106	7,036