Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G vs Core i7-4980HQ
Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G
Core i7-4980HQ
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4980HQ
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G | Core i7-4980HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($52) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Crystalwell (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G | Core i7-4980HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($52) | ✅ 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 PRO 3200G and Core i7-4980HQ
Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G
The Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 30 September 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 6,499 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i7-4980HQ
The Core i7-4980HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Crystalwell (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 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: 6,539 points. Launch price was $623.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i7-4980HQ's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G versus 4 GHz on the Core i7-4980HQ — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G uses the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture (12 nm), while the Core i7-4980HQ uses Crystalwell (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G scores 6,499 against the Core i7-4980HQ's 6,539 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i7-4980HQ. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4980HQ.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G | Core i7-4980HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+29% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 8 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 12 nm-45% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Zen+ (2018−2019) | Crystalwell (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 6,499 | 6,539 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-4980HQ uses BGA1364 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G | Core i7-4980HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | BGA1364 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G) / not specified (Core i7-4980HQ). The Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 8), while the Core i7-4980HQ requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G targets Desktop.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G | Core i7-4980HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Vega 8 | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
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