CPU·Budget
Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U
AMD
PassMark
9,493
7 May 2020 (5 years ago)
15 Watt
Renoir PRO (Zen 2) (2020)
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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Overview
The Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 May 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir PRO (Zen 2) (2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-4266. Passmark benchmark score: 9,493 points. Launch price was $149.
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Performance Per Dollar
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FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.
Among Us
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
Counter-Strike 2
1080p
low237 FPS
medium221 FPS
high194 FPS
ultra150 FPS
1440p
low221 FPS
medium187 FPS
high165 FPS
ultra133 FPS
4k
low163 FPS
medium144 FPS
high115 FPS
ultra87 FPS
Destiny 2
1080p
low237 FPS
medium225 FPS
high205 FPS
ultra174 FPS
1440p
low218 FPS
medium200 FPS
high182 FPS
ultra146 FPS
4k
low148 FPS
medium136 FPS
high117 FPS
ultra97 FPS
Dota 2
1080p
low237 FPS
medium237 FPS
high237 FPS
ultra237 FPS
1440p
low237 FPS
medium237 FPS
high237 FPS
ultra228 FPS
4k
low215 FPS
medium195 FPS
high186 FPS
ultra158 FPS
Final Fantasy XIV
1080p
low237 FPS
medium205 FPS
high162 FPS
ultra131 FPS
1440p
low201 FPS
medium183 FPS
high148 FPS
ultra114 FPS
4k
low105 FPS
medium98 FPS
high85 FPS
ultra59 FPS
Genshin Impact
1080p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1440p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
4k
low55 FPS
medium50 FPS
high49 FPS
ultra44 FPS
League of Legends
1080p
low237 FPS
medium237 FPS
high237 FPS
ultra237 FPS
1440p
low237 FPS
medium237 FPS
high237 FPS
ultra237 FPS
4k
low237 FPS
medium237 FPS
high237 FPS
ultra231 FPS
Palworld
1080p
low143 FPS
medium125 FPS
high87 FPS
ultra77 FPS
1440p
low112 FPS
medium98 FPS
high74 FPS
ultra64 FPS
4k
low73 FPS
medium65 FPS
high53 FPS
ultra37 FPS
Path of Exile 2
1080p
low172 FPS
medium141 FPS
high112 FPS
ultra87 FPS
1440p
low148 FPS
medium120 FPS
high94 FPS
ultra73 FPS
4k
low69 FPS
medium60 FPS
high47 FPS
ultra37 FPS
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS
1080p
low165 FPS
medium145 FPS
high119 FPS
ultra104 FPS
1440p
low138 FPS
medium121 FPS
high95 FPS
ultra78 FPS
4k
low84 FPS
medium76 FPS
high67 FPS
ultra52 FPS
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U specifications and capabilities.
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Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U is a 4-core / 8-thread processor based on the Renoir PRO (Zen 2) (2020) architecture, manufactured on a 7 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 3.7 GHz from a base frequency of 2.4 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 4 MB (total) of L3 cache, plus 512K (per core) of L2 cache and 64K (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 9,493, placing it in the Budget performance tier as a Aging generation product.
| Specification | Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U |
|---|---|
| Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units | 4C / 8T |
| Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost | 3.7 GHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency | 2.4 GHz |
| ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design | Renoir PRO (Zen 2) (2020) |
| Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient | 7 nm |
| L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data | 512K (per core) |
| L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache | 64K (per core) |
| Die SizePhysical silicon area of the processor | 156 mm2 |
| Transistor CountMore transistors = more capabilities | 9,800 million |
| Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax) | 105 °C |
| 64-bit Support | Yes |
| Windows 11 Compatible | Yes |
| PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score | 9,493 |
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Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U fits into the FP6 socket and supports PCIe 3.0. It supports DDR4-4266 memory.
| Specification | Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U |
|---|---|
| TypeDesktop or Laptop processor | Laptop |
| SeriesProduct family | AMD Renoir (Ryzen 4000 APU) |
| SocketMotherboard socket required | FP6 |
| PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth | PCIe 3.0 |
| RAM TypeSupported memory standard | DDR4-4266 |
| Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers | 1 |
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Power & Cooling
The Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 15 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.
| Specification | Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U |
|---|---|
| TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload | 15 Watt |
| Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax) | 105 °C |
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Value Analysis
Performance ranking position: #1335 out of all indexed processors.
| Specification | Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U |
|---|---|
| Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch | $149 |
| Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking | #1335 |
| Release DateLaunch date | 7 May 2020 (5 years ago) |
| Release Year | 2020 |
| 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 Renoir (Ryzen 4000 APU) |
| Designer | AMD |
| Launch Price | $149 |
| Manufacturer | TSMC |
| Release Date | 7 May 2020 (5 years ago) |
| Architecture Codename | Renoir PRO (Zen 2) (2020) |
| Performance Ranking Position | 1335 |
Technical Specifications
14 specs
Technical Specifications
14 specs
| Cores | 4 |
| Threads | 8 |
| Die Size | 156 mm2 |
| L1 Cache | 64K (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) |
| Multiplier | 25 |
| Max Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 64-Bit Support | + |
| Base Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
| Transistor Count | 9,800 million |
| Process Technology | 7 nm |
| Max Core Temperature | 105 °C |
| Windows 11 Compatible | + |
Compatibility
4 specs
Compatibility
4 specs
| Socket | FP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 |
| Power Consumption (TDP) | 15 Watt |
| Max Processors In Config | 1 |
Memory
4 specs
Memory
4 specs
| RAM Types | DDR4-4266 |
| Memory Channels | 4 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 68.27 GB/s |
| Max Memory Capacity | 64 GB |
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Our Recommendation for Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U
Suggested pairings based on performance balance
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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
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2 GBCore: 1530 MHz2021
Recommended (Balanced) (12)
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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
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