Ryzen 5 7600X vs Core i7-4930MX

Ryzen 5 7600X

6 Cores12 Thrd105 WWMax: 5.3 GHz2022

Core i7-4930MX

4 Cores8 Thrd57 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 7600X

6 / 12

28,325

+343.5%

Ryzen Embedded V2718

Ryzen 5 6600HS

Ryzen Threadripper 1950

Ryzen 7 8840HS

Ryzen 9 7845HX

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX

Core i7-4930MX

4 / 8

6,387

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 Ryzen 5 7600X

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

112%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

112%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

110%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

110%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

110%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

109%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

106%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

103%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

103%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

102%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

102%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

102%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

101%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

101%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

101%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

100%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

100%

#46

Core i5-13490F

MSRP: $235|Avg: $170

99%

#47

Ryzen 5 5600F

MSRP: $99|Avg: $129

99%

#48

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

98%

#49

Ryzen 3 4300GE

MSRP: $94|Avg: $72

98%

#50

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

98%

#51

Core Ultra 5 225

MSRP: $240|Avg: $200

98%

#52

Core i5-11500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $110

98%

#53

Core i3-12100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $90

98%

#54

Core Ultra 7 265

MSRP: $384|Avg: $320

98%

#55

Ryzen 7 5800X

MSRP: $449|Avg: $180

97%

#56

Core i5-11400F

MSRP: $157|Avg: $110

97%

#57

Ryzen 7 5700G

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

96%

#58

Ryzen 7 5700X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $175

96%

#59

Core i5-9500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $65

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4930MX

#1179

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5033%

#1180

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4959%

#1181

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4552%

#1182

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4532%

#1183

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4490%

#1185

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4336%

#1186

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4158%

#1187

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4151%

#1188

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4039%

#1191

Core i7-4930MX

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1193

Celeron 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

97%

#1194

Pentium T3400

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

97%

#1195

Core 2 Solo SU3500

MSRP: $262|Avg: $15

96%

#1196

Core 2 Duo E8335

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

94%

#1199

Celeron 560

MSRP: $89|Avg: $5

92%

#1200

Core i3-2312M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

91%

#1201

Celeron 857

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

90%

#1202

Celeron 925

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

90%

#1203

Core 2 Duo E8135

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

87%

#1204

Core 2 Duo U7700

MSRP: $262|Avg: $10

87%

#1205

Core Duo T2400

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

87%

#1206

Core 2 Duo U7600

MSRP: $250|Avg: $5

87%

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 7600X (2022) utilizes 5 nm, 6 nm technology and DDR5-5200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 5 7600X	Core i7-4930MX
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($178)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4930MX (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 5 7600X	Core i7-4930MX
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($178)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 7600X Benchmark Check

Core i7-4930MX Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 7600X and Core i7-4930MX

Ryzen 5 7600X

The Ryzen 5 7600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 28,325 points. Launch price was $299.

Core i7-4930MX

The Core i7-4930MX 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 3 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: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 57 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,387 points. Launch price was $1,096.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 7600X packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i7-4930MX offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Ryzen 5 7600X has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7600X versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i7-4930MX — a 30.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600X (base: 4.7 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7600X uses the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Core i7-4930MX uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7600X scores 28,325 against the Core i7-4930MX's 6,387 — a 126.4% lead for the Ryzen 5 7600X. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7600X vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4930MX.

Feature	Ryzen 5 7600X	Core i7-4930MX
Cores / Threads	6 / 12+50%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	5.3 GHz+36%	3.9 GHz
Base Clock	4.7 GHz+57%	3 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)+300%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	6 MB+2300%	256K (per core)
Process	5 nm, 6 nm-77%	22 nm
Architecture	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	28,325+343%	6,387
Cinebench R23 Multi	15,300	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,900	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	13,800	—

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 7600X uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i7-4930MX uses PGA946 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 5 7600X	Core i7-4930MX
Socket	AM5	PGA946
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	✅	—
PCIe Lanes	28	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 7600X) / not specified (Core i7-4930MX). The Ryzen 5 7600X includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Core i7-4930MX requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 7600X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 7600X rivals Intel Core i5-13600K.