CPU
GPU
Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U
Core i7-7700K
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 i7-7700K is on rank 577, 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 i7-7700K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U | Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($140) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Renoir PRO (Zen 2) (2020) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U | Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($140) |
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 i7-7700K
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 i7-7700K
The Core i7-7700K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 4.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 91 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 9,625 points. Launch price was $339.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U and Core i7-7700K share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U versus 4.5 GHz on the Core i7-7700K — a 19.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-7700K (base: 2.4 GHz vs 4.2 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U uses the Renoir PRO (Zen 2) (2020) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i7-7700K uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U scores 9,493 against the Core i7-7700K's 9,625 — a 1.4% lead for the Core i7-7700K. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-7700K.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U | Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.5 GHz+22% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 4.2 GHz+75% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 8 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Renoir PRO (Zen 2) (2020) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 9,493 | 9,625+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-7700K uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U | Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP6 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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