Core i7-4770R vs Ryzen 5 3450U

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i7-4770R

2013

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +13.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (6 MB vs 4 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Pro Graphics 5200, while Ryzen 5 3450U needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $360 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 3450U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌2250% higher power demand at 47W vs 2W.

Ryzen 5 3450U

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 2W instead of 47W, a 45W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-4770R across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (6,550 vs 6,561).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 6 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-4770R can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i7-4770R

2013

Ryzen 5 3450U

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +13.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (6 MB vs 4 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Pro Graphics 5200, while Ryzen 5 3450U needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Draws 2W instead of 47W, a 45W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $360 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 3450U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌2250% higher power demand at 47W vs 2W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-4770R across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (6,550 vs 6,561).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 6 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-4770R can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-4770R better than Ryzen 5 3450U?

Yes. Core i7-4770R is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 13.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.2% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i7-4770R is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 13.1% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-4770R is the better fit. You are getting 0.2% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (6 MB vs 4 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i7-4770R is the smarter buy today. Core i7-4770R is at an unclear MSRP at $360 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 13.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (18.2 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 5 3450U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2020 vs 2013). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

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.

Core i7-4770R Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 3450U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-4770R	Ryzen 5 3450U
1080p
low	164 FPS	164 FPS
medium	141 FPS	139 FPS
high	113 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	142 FPS
medium	119 FPS	112 FPS
high	93 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	74 FPS	69 FPS
4K
low	65 FPS	68 FPS
medium	58 FPS	57 FPS
high	45 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	35 FPS

Open Core i7-4770R Open Ryzen 5 3450U

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-4770R	Ryzen 5 3450U
1080p
low	164 FPS	106 FPS
medium	164 FPS	92 FPS
high	160 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	66 FPS
1440p
low	164 FPS	92 FPS
medium	149 FPS	80 FPS
high	138 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	112 FPS	60 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	69 FPS
medium	121 FPS	62 FPS
high	101 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	37 FPS

Open Core i7-4770R Open Ryzen 5 3450U

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-4770R	Ryzen 5 3450U
1080p
low	164 FPS	164 FPS
medium	164 FPS	164 FPS
high	164 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	164 FPS	164 FPS
1440p
low	164 FPS	164 FPS
medium	164 FPS	164 FPS
high	164 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	164 FPS	164 FPS
4K
low	164 FPS	164 FPS
medium	164 FPS	164 FPS
high	164 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	164 FPS	164 FPS

Open Core i7-4770R Open Ryzen 5 3450U

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-4770R	Ryzen 5 3450U
1080p
low	164 FPS	164 FPS
medium	164 FPS	164 FPS
high	164 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	164 FPS	164 FPS
1440p
low	164 FPS	164 FPS
medium	164 FPS	164 FPS
high	164 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	164 FPS	164 FPS
4K
low	164 FPS	164 FPS
medium	164 FPS	164 FPS
high	164 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	164 FPS	164 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4770R and Ryzen 5 3450U

Core i7-4770R

The Core i7-4770R is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,561 points. Launch price was $149.

Ryzen 5 3450U

The Ryzen 5 3450U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 May 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB + 4 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,550 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-4770R and Ryzen 5 3450U share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i7-4770R versus 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3450U — a 10.8% clock advantage for the Core i7-4770R (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core i7-4770R uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 5 3450U uses Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4770R scores 6,561 against the Ryzen 5 3450U's 6,550 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i7-4770R. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-4770R vs 4 MB on the Ryzen 5 3450U.

Feature	Core i7-4770R	Ryzen 5 3450U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz+11%	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+52%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)+50%	4 MB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	2 MB+700%
Process	22 nm	12 nm-45%
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020)
PassMark	6,561	6,550
Geekbench 6 Single	1,163	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	3,204	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4770R uses the BGA1364 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 3450U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-4770R	Ryzen 5 3450U
Socket	BGA1364	FP5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: Yes (Core i7-4770R) / not specified (Ryzen 5 3450U). The Core i7-4770R includes integrated graphics (Iris Pro Graphics 5200), while the Ryzen 5 3450U requires a dedicated GPU.