Ryzen 7 3780U vs Ryzen 3 2300X

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. The Ryzen 7 3780U is positioned at rank #906 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 7 3780U

#894

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1568%

#895

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1545%

#896

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1418%

#897

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1412%

#898

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1399%

#900

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1351%

#901

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1296%

#902

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1293%

#903

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1259%

#906

Ryzen 7 3780U

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100%

#911

Core i7-6820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#912

Athlon II Neo K325

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

99%

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Core i5-8365UE

MSRP: $297|Avg: $297

98%

#921

A6 Pro-7050B

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 3 2300X delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 7 3780U in both compute-intensive tasks (1.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Ryzen 7 3780U	Ryzen 3 2300X
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($129)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) / 12 nm)	✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 7 3780U	Ryzen 3 2300X
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($129)

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 7 3780U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 2300X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 3780U and Ryzen 3 2300X

Ryzen 7 3780U

The Ryzen 7 3780U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 22 October 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: 512 kB (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,483 points. Launch price was $149.

Ryzen 3 2300X

The Ryzen 3 2300X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 August 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 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: 7,564 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 3780U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Ryzen 3 2300X's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3780U versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 3 2300X — a 4.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 2300X (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen 7 3780U uses the Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) architecture (12 nm), while the Ryzen 3 2300X uses Zen+ (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 3780U scores 7,483 against the Ryzen 3 2300X's 7,564 — a 1.1% lead for the Ryzen 3 2300X. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3780U	Ryzen 3 2300X
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 4
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4.2 GHz+5%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	3.5 GHz+52%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	12 nm-14%	14 nm
Architecture	Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020)	Zen+ (2018−2019)
PassMark	7,483	7,564+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 3780U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 2300X uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.