CPU·Entry
Ryzen 3 7440U
AMD
PassMark
13,100
3 May 2023 (2 years ago)
28 Watt
Phoenix-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023)
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Overview
The Ryzen 3 7440U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 May 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 13,100 points. Launch price was $149.
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Performance Per Dollar
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Ryzen 3 7440U across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
1080p
low41 FPS
medium30 FPS
high15 FPS
ultra10 FPS
1440p
low22 FPS
medium15 FPS
high6 FPS
ultra5 FPS
4k
low13 FPS
medium8 FPS
high5 FPS
ultra4 FPS
Counter-Strike 2
1080p
low328 FPS
medium273 FPS
high238 FPS
ultra199 FPS
1440p
low289 FPS
medium235 FPS
high210 FPS
ultra172 FPS
4k
low214 FPS
medium180 FPS
high149 FPS
ultra121 FPS
Hogwarts Legacy
1080p
low179 FPS
medium159 FPS
high136 FPS
ultra99 FPS
1440p
low128 FPS
medium113 FPS
high100 FPS
ultra74 FPS
4k
low83 FPS
medium71 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra52 FPS
League of Legends
1080p
low328 FPS
medium328 FPS
high328 FPS
ultra328 FPS
1440p
low328 FPS
medium328 FPS
high328 FPS
ultra328 FPS
4k
low328 FPS
medium328 FPS
high328 FPS
ultra308 FPS
Overwatch 2
1080p
low328 FPS
medium328 FPS
high328 FPS
ultra275 FPS
1440p
low325 FPS
medium296 FPS
high272 FPS
ultra216 FPS
4k
low184 FPS
medium167 FPS
high157 FPS
ultra139 FPS
Palworld
1080p
low147 FPS
medium128 FPS
high88 FPS
ultra79 FPS
1440p
low112 FPS
medium97 FPS
high74 FPS
ultra65 FPS
4k
low74 FPS
medium65 FPS
high53 FPS
ultra37 FPS
Path of Exile 2
1080p
low172 FPS
medium141 FPS
high112 FPS
ultra90 FPS
1440p
low149 FPS
medium119 FPS
high94 FPS
ultra77 FPS
4k
low84 FPS
medium73 FPS
high57 FPS
ultra45 FPS
Red Dead Redemption 2
1080p
low194 FPS
medium169 FPS
high150 FPS
ultra138 FPS
1440p
low134 FPS
medium120 FPS
high108 FPS
ultra96 FPS
4k
low105 FPS
medium96 FPS
high84 FPS
ultra72 FPS
Roblox
1080p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1440p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
4k
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
Rocket League
1080p
low328 FPS
medium328 FPS
high328 FPS
ultra328 FPS
1440p
low328 FPS
medium328 FPS
high328 FPS
ultra328 FPS
4k
low328 FPS
medium297 FPS
high261 FPS
ultra228 FPS
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Ryzen 3 7440U specifications and capabilities.
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Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 7440U is a 4-core / 8-thread processor based on the Phoenix-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023) architecture, manufactured on a 4 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 4.7 GHz from a base frequency of 3 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 8 MB (total) of L3 cache, plus 1 MB (per core) of L2 cache and 64 kB (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 13,100, placing it in the Budget performance tier as a Recent generation product.
| Specification | Ryzen 3 7440U |
|---|---|
| Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units | 4C / 8T |
| Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost | 4.7 GHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency | 3 GHz |
| ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design | Phoenix-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023) |
| Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient | 4 nm |
| L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data | 1 MB (per core) |
| L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache | 64 kB (per core) |
| Die SizePhysical silicon area of the processor | 137 mm2 |
| Transistor CountMore transistors = more capabilities | 20,900 million |
| Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax) | 100 °C |
| 64-bit Support | Yes |
| Windows 11 Compatible | Yes |
| PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score | 13,100 |
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Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 7440U fits into the FP7 socket and supports PCIe 4.0. It supports DDR5 memory.
| Specification | Ryzen 3 7440U |
|---|---|
| TypeDesktop or Laptop processor | Laptop |
| SeriesProduct family | AMD Phoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040) |
| SocketMotherboard socket required | FP7 |
| PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth | PCIe 4.0 |
| RAM TypeSupported memory standard | DDR5 |
| Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers | 1 |
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Power & Cooling
The Ryzen 3 7440U has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 28 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.
| Specification | Ryzen 3 7440U |
|---|---|
| TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload | 28 Watt |
| Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax) | 100 °C |
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Value Analysis
Performance ranking position: #1135 out of all indexed processors.
| Specification | Ryzen 3 7440U |
|---|---|
| Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch | $149 |
| Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking | #1135 |
| Release DateLaunch date | 3 May 2023 (2 years ago) |
| Release Year | 2023 |
| DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD) | AMD |
| ManufacturerFabrication foundry (e.g. TSMC) | TSMC |
Specifications Reference
Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.
4 categories
General Information
8 specs
General Information
8 specs
| Type | Laptop |
| Series | AMD Phoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040) |
| Designer | AMD |
| Launch Price | $149 |
| Manufacturer | TSMC |
| Release Date | 3 May 2023 (2 years ago) |
| Architecture Codename | Phoenix-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023) |
| Performance Ranking Position | 1135 |
Technical Specifications
13 specs
Technical Specifications
13 specs
| Cores | 4 |
| Threads | 8 |
| Die Size | 137 mm2 |
| L1 Cache | 64 kB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) |
| Max Frequency | 4.7 GHz |
| 64-Bit Support | + |
| Base Frequency | 3 GHz |
| Transistor Count | 20,900 million |
| Process Technology | 4 nm |
| Max Core Temperature | 100 °C |
| Windows 11 Compatible | + |
Compatibility
4 specs
Compatibility
4 specs
| Socket | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 |
| Power Consumption (TDP) | 28 Watt |
| Max Processors In Config | 1 |
Memory
1 spec
Memory
1 spec
| RAM Types | DDR5 |
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Our Recommendation for Ryzen 3 7440U
Suggested pairings based on performance balance
Minimum (Avoid Bottleneck) (12)
Quadro T1000 Max-QG3D Mark: 5,000
4 GBCore: 765 MHz2019
Radeon R9 M295X Mac EditionG3D Mark: 5,000
2 GBCore: 850 MHz2014
QuadroG3D Mark: 5,000
2 GBCore: 135 MHz1999
Radeon HD 7970M CrossfireG3D Mark: 5,000
2 GBCore: 850 MHz2012
Quadro T1000 (móvel)G3D Mark: 5,000
4 GBCore: 1395 MHz2019
M1 8-Core GPUG3D Mark: 5,000
2 GBCore: 1278 MHz2020
GeForce GTX 460 OEMG3D Mark: 5,000
2 GBCore: 650 MHz2010
GeForce GTX 1630G3D Mark: 4,992
4 GBCore: 1740 MHz2022
Radeon R9 M395G3D Mark: 4,934
2 GBCore: 834 MHz2015
RTXA5000-8QG3D Mark: 4,916
2 GBCore: 1170 MHz2021
FirePro S9050G3D Mark: 4,901
4 GBCore: 900 MHz2014
CMP 30HXG3D Mark: 4,892
2 GBCore: 1530 MHz2021
Recommended (Balanced) (12)
GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q DesignG3D Mark: 9,842
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4 GB2015
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4 GBCore: 1050 MHz2014
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4 GBCore: 2610 MHz2022
GRID P40-2QG3D Mark: 9,581
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Shared System RAM2020
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High-End (Max Performance) (12)
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8 GBCore: 1506 MHz2016
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8 GBCore: 1443 MHz2016
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPUG3D Mark: 17,621
8 GBCore: 1575 MHz2021
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti MobileG3D Mark: 17,621
8 GBCore: 915 MHz2022
Radeon Pro W5700XG3D Mark: 17,591
16 GBCore: 1243 MHz2019
Radeon Pro W6900XG3D Mark: 17,413
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GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPUG3D Mark: 17,400
8 GBCore: 2310 MHz2023
GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPUG3D Mark: 17,374
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Radeon RX 6850M XTG3D Mark: 17,350
12 GBCore: 2321 MHz2022
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