CPU
GPU
Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U
Core i3-N305
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 4450U is positioned at rank 135 and the Core i3-N305 is on rank 681, so the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-N305
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U | Core i3-N305 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($309) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Renoir PRO (Zen 2) (2020) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-N (2023) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U | Core i3-N305 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($309) |
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 4450U and Core i3-N305
Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U
The Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 May 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir PRO (Zen 2) (2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-4266. Passmark benchmark score: 9,493 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i3-N305
The Core i3-N305 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-N (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 0.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per module). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 9,600 points. Launch price was $309.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i3-N305 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Core i3-N305 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U versus 3.8 GHz on the Core i3-N305 — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Core i3-N305 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 0.1 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U uses the Renoir PRO (Zen 2) (2020) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i3-N305 uses Alder Lake-N (2023) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U scores 9,493 against the Core i3-N305's 9,600 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i3-N305. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-N305.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U | Core i3-N305 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 8 / 8+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.8 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+2300% | 0.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 6 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 2 MB (per module)+300% |
| Process | 7 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Renoir PRO (Zen 2) (2020) | Alder Lake-N (2023) |
| PassMark | 9,493 | 9,600+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-N305 uses FCBGA1264 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U | Core i3-N305 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP6 | FCBGA1264 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
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