CPU
GPU
Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U
Xeon D-1718T
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 Xeon D-1718T is on rank 451, 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 Xeon D-1718T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U | Xeon D-1718T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($302) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Renoir PRO (Zen 2) (2020) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U | Xeon D-1718T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($302) |
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 Xeon D-1718T
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.
Xeon D-1718T
The Xeon D-1718T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 46 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 9,674 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U and Xeon D-1718T share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon D-1718T — a 5.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U is built on the Renoir PRO (Zen 2) (2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U scores 9,493 against the Xeon D-1718T's 9,674 — a 1.9% lead for the Xeon D-1718T. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U vs 10 MB on the Xeon D-1718T.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U | Xeon D-1718T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+6% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.6 GHz+8% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 10 MB+150% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | — |
| Process | 7 nm-30% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Renoir PRO (Zen 2) (2020) | — |
| PassMark | 9,493 | 9,674+2% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 900 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 3,500 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-1718T uses FCBGA2227 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U | Xeon D-1718T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP6 | FCBGA2227 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 256 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon D-1718T). Primary use case: Xeon D-1718T targets Server/Edge.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U | Xeon D-1718T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Server/Edge |
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