CPU
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Ryzen 7 3700U
Ryzen 3 PRO 1300
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 Ryzen 3 PRO 1300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 3700U | Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($110) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) / 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 3700U | Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($110) |
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 Ryzen 3 PRO 1300
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.
Ryzen 3 PRO 1300
The Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 7,106 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 3700U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3700U versus 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 — a 13.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 3700U (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 3700U uses the Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) architecture (12 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 3700U scores 7,049 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300's 7,106 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 3700U vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 3700U | Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+14% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.2 GHz+39% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 8 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 12 nm-14% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 7,049 | 7,106 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 3,826 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 794 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 3,115 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 3700U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 3700U | Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 3700U) / not specified (Ryzen 3 PRO 1300). The Ryzen 7 3700U includes integrated graphics (Radeon RX Vega 10), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 3700U targets Mainstream Laptop.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 3700U | Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon RX Vega 10 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Mainstream Laptop | — |
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