Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U vs Core i7-3615QE

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U

4 / 4

5,639

+0.4%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Core i7-3615QE

4 / 8

5,617

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 i7-3615QE

#985

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2090%

#986

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2059%

#987

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1890%

#988

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1882%

#989

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1865%

#991

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1801%

#992

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1726%

#993

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1724%

#994

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1677%

#997

Core i7-3615QE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $100

100%

#998

Celeron M U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

100%

#999

3015Ce

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

#1000

Core i7-4700MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

100%

#1001

Athlon II M340

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

99%

#1005

Pentium P6000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

97%

#1007

Core i7-3630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1008

Core i7-3610QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1009

Pentium A1020

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

97%

#1010

Core i3-1115GRE

MSRP: $338|Avg: $480

97%

#1011

Core i7-4702MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

96%

#1012

Pentium N4200

MSRP: $161|Avg: $30.89

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 2300U (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and **DDR4 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U	Core i7-3615QE
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-3615QE (2012) relies on 22 nm technology and **unknown Dual-channel**, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U	Core i7-3615QE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)

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 2300U Benchmark Check

Core i7-3615QE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U and Core i7-3615QE

Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U

The Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 5,639 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i7-3615QE

The Core i7-3615QE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 April 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 6144 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: unknown Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 5,617 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i7-3615QE's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U versus 3.3 GHz on the Core i7-3615QE — a 3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U (base: 2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U uses the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-3615QE uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U scores 5,639 against the Core i7-3615QE's 5,617 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U vs 6144 kB (total) on the Core i7-3615QE.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U	Core i7-3615QE
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz+3%	3.3 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.3 GHz+15%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	6144 kB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)+100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	5,639	5,617

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-3615QE uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.