Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Core i3-L13G4
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Core i3-L13G4
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-L13G4
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Core i3-L13G4 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($384) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Lakefield (2020) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Core i3-L13G4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($384) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 7800X3D and Core i3-L13G4
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.
Core i3-L13G4
The Core i3-L13G4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Junho 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Lakefield (2020) architecture. It features 5 cores and 5 threads. Base frequency is 0.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FC-CSP1016. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,349 points. Launch price was $281.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i3-L13G4 offers 5 cores / 5 threads — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 3 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D versus 2.8 GHz on the Core i3-L13G4 — a 56.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D (base: 4.4 GHz vs 0.8 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm), while the Core i3-L13G4 uses Lakefield (2020) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D scores 34,293 against the Core i3-L13G4's 1,349 — a 184.9% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. L3 cache: 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-L13G4.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Core i3-L13G4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+60% | 5 / 5 |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+79% | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.4 GHz+450% | 0.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 96 MB (total)+2300% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512 kB |
| Process | 5 nm-50% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) | Lakefield (2020) |
| PassMark | 34,293+2442% | 1,349 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 18,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,700 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 15,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i3-L13G4 uses FC-CSP1016 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D versus LPDDR4x-4267 on the Core i3-L13G4 — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) vs 4 (Core i3-L13G4). PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) vs 8 (Core i3-L13G4) — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Core i3-L13G4 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | FC-CSP1016 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200+25% | LPDDR4x-4267 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+1500% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28+250% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-L13G4). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) and UHD Graphics (Core i3-L13G4) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming, Core i3-L13G4 targets Mobile. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Core i3-L13G4 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) | UHD Graphics |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Gaming | Mobile |
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