Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U vs Core i7-3840QM

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U

4 / 4

5,831

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Core i7-3840QM

4 / 8

5,871

+0.7%

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-3840QM

#64

Ryzen AI Max PRO 390

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

98%

#226

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

400%

#227

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

394%

#228

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

362%

#229

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

360%

#230

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

357%

#232

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

344%

#233

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

330%

#234

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

330%

#235

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

321%

#238

Core i7-3840QM

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 PRO 3300U (2019) utilizes 12 nm technology and **DDR4 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U	Core i7-3840QM
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-3840QM (2012) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U	Core i7-3840QM
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 PRO 3300U Benchmark Check

Core i7-3840QM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U and Core i7-3840QM

Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U

The Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 5,831 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i7-3840QM

The Core i7-3840QM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,871 points. Launch price was $568.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i7-3840QM's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U versus 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-3840QM — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-3840QM (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the Core i7-3840QM uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U scores 5,831 against the Core i7-3840QM's 5,871 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i7-3840QM. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-3840QM.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U	Core i7-3840QM
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	3.8 GHz+9%
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	2.8 GHz+33%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	12 nm-45%	22 nm
Architecture	Picasso (2019−2022)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	5,831	5,871
Geekbench 6 Single	—	676

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-3840QM uses PGA988 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U	Core i7-3840QM
Socket	FP5	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-3840QM). The Core i7-3840QM includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4000), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-3840QM targets Mobile Workstation. Direct competitor: Core i7-3840QM rivals A10-5750M.