Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U vs Core i7-4800MQ

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U

4 / 4

5,831

+1.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Core i7-4800MQ

4 / 8

5,773

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 i7-4800MQ

#959

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1932%

#960

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1903%

#961

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1747%

#962

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1739%

#963

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1723%

#965

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1664%

#966

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1596%

#967

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1593%

#968

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1550%

#971

Core i7-4800MQ

MSRP: $380|Avg: $378

100%

#977

Phenom II X2 N640

MSRP: $100|Avg: $55

99%

#978

A10-8700P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

99%

#982

Athlon II Neo K125

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#986

Pro A8-8600B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

97%

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 i7-4800MQ
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4800MQ (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U	Core i7-4800MQ
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)

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 i7-4800MQ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U and Core i7-4800MQ

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 i7-4800MQ

The Core i7-4800MQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 April 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,773 points. Launch price was $378.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i7-4800MQ's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U versus 3.7 GHz on the Core i7-4800MQ — a 5.6% clock advantage for the Core i7-4800MQ (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the Core i7-4800MQ uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U scores 5,831 against the Core i7-4800MQ's 5,773 — a 1% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4800MQ.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U	Core i7-4800MQ
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	3.7 GHz+6%
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	2.7 GHz+29%
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)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	5,831+1%	5,773

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-4800MQ uses PGA946 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.