Ryzen 7 4980U vs Ryzen 7 7730U

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 7 4980U

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

105%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

104%

#137

Ryzen 7 4980U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7730U

#10

Ryzen 7 260

MSRP: $199|Avg: $70

120%

#13

Ryzen 3 210

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

113%

#14

Ryzen 5 PRO 230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

111%

#15

Ryzen 5 220

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

106%

#18

Ryzen 5 8500G

MSRP: $179|Avg: $150

101%

#19

Ryzen 7 7730U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#27

Core Ultra 7 265HX

MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A

92%

#31

Ryzen 5 230

MSRP: $200|Avg: $190

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 7 7730U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 7 4980U in both compute-intensive tasks (1.6% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Ryzen 7 4980U	Ryzen 7 7730U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) / 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Barcelo-U Refresh (2023) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 7 4980U	Ryzen 7 7730U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 4980U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 7730U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 4980U and Ryzen 7 7730U

Ryzen 7 4980U

The Ryzen 7 4980U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 April 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 17,469 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 7 7730U

The Ryzen 7 7730U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Barcelo-U Refresh (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 17,748 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 4980U and Ryzen 7 7730U share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 4980U versus 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7730U — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7730U (base: 2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 4980U uses the Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7730U uses Barcelo-U Refresh (2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 4980U scores 17,469 against the Ryzen 7 7730U's 17,748 — a 1.6% lead for the Ryzen 7 7730U. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 4980U vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7730U.

Feature	Ryzen 7 4980U	Ryzen 7 7730U
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	4.5 GHz+2%
Base Clock	2 GHz	2 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	16 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	512 kB (per core)
Process	7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021)	Barcelo-U Refresh (2023)
PassMark	17,469	17,748+2%