Ryzen 5 3580U vs Core i7-4770K

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 3580U

4 / 8

7,142

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Core i7-4770K

4 / 8

7,141

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 i7-4770K

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

14801%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

13986%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

10155%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3059%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2423%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2120%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1214%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1198%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1091%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1091%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1079%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1050%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1035%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1031%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1021%

#291

Core i9-7900X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $188

99%

#770

Core i7-4770K

MSRP: $339|Avg: $100

100%

#771

A10-9700

MSRP: $169|Avg: $40

100%

#772

Core i5-2400

MSRP: $184|Avg: $25

100%

#773

Core i7-5775C

MSRP: $366|Avg: $150

100%

#775

Pentium G2140

MSRP: $100|Avg: $95

99%

#776

Core i7-4790T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $102

99%

#777

Core i5-2320

MSRP: $177|Avg: $22

99%

#778

Pentium G2030

MSRP: $85|Avg: $85

99%

#779

Celeron E3500

MSRP: $62|Avg: $10

99%

#780

Athlon II X2 260

MSRP: $60|Avg: $12

99%

#782

Athlon II X3 445

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

99%

#783

Core i5-2310

MSRP: $177|Avg: $12

98%

#784

Core i5-5675C

MSRP: $276|Avg: $66

98%

#785

Core i5-2380P

MSRP: $177|Avg: $25

98%

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 5 3580U (2019) utilizes 12 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 5 3580U	Core i7-4770K
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) / 12 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4770K (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 5 3580U	Core i7-4770K
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)

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 5 3580U Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 3580U and Core i7-4770K

Ryzen 5 3580U

The Ryzen 5 3580U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 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. Passmark benchmark score: 7,142 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i7-4770K

The Core i7-4770K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 84 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,141 points. Launch price was $399.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 3580U and Core i7-4770K share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3580U versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i7-4770K — a 5.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-4770K (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen 5 3580U uses the Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) architecture (12 nm), while the Core i7-4770K uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 3580U scores 7,142 against the Core i7-4770K's 7,141 — a 0% lead for the Ryzen 5 3580U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 3580U vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4770K.

Feature	Ryzen 5 3580U	Core i7-4770K
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	3.9 GHz+5%
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	3.5 GHz+67%
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-U (Zen+) (2019−2020)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	7,142	7,141

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 3580U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-4770K uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.