CPU
GPU
Ryzen 7 3700U
Core i3-9300
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-9300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 3700U | Core i3-9300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($75) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) / 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 3700U | Core i3-9300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($75) |
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 7 3700U and Core i3-9300
Ryzen 7 3700U
The Ryzen 7 3700U 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 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 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: 7,049 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i3-9300
The Core i3-9300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 62 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 7,105 points. Launch price was $143.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 3700U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Core i3-9300's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3700U versus 4.3 GHz on the Core i3-9300 — a 7.2% clock advantage for the Core i3-9300 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Ryzen 7 3700U uses the Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) architecture (12 nm), while the Core i3-9300 uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 3700U scores 7,049 against the Core i3-9300's 7,105 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i3-9300. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 794 vs 1,498, a 61.4% lead for the Core i3-9300 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 3,115 vs 4,025 (25.5% advantage for the Core i3-9300). L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 3700U vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-9300.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 3700U | Core i3-9300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4.3 GHz+7% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.7 GHz+61% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 6 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 12 nm-14% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 7,049 | 7,105 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 3,826 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 794 | 1,498+89% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 3,115 | 4,025+29% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 3700U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-9300 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2400 memory speed. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 16 (Core i3-9300) — the Core i3-9300 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FP5 (Ryzen 7 3700U) and LGA1151 (Core i3-9300).
| Feature | Ryzen 7 3700U | Core i3-9300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | 16+33% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 3700U) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-9300). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon RX Vega 10 (Ryzen 7 3700U) and UHD Graphics 630 (Core i3-9300) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 3700U targets Mainstream Laptop.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 3700U | Core i3-9300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon RX Vega 10 | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Mainstream Laptop | — |
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