Ryzen 7 4800HS vs Ryzen 7 7730U

AMD

Ryzen 7 4800HS

8 Cores16 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2020

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AMD

Ryzen 7 7730U

8 Cores16 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2023

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

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.

Ryzen 7 4800HS

2020

Why buy it

  • +1.5% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

  • Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 16 MB).
  • 133.3% higher power demand at 35W vs 15W.

Ryzen 7 7730U

2023

Why buy it

  • +100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).
  • Draws 15W instead of 35W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark (17,748 vs 18,016).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 7730U better than Ryzen 7 4800HS?
It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 7 7730U is ahead with a 0.5% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 4800HS pulls ahead with 1.5% better PassMark. Ryzen 7 7730U also has the bigger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).
Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?
For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 4800HS is the better fit. You are getting 1.5% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?
Ryzen 7 7730U still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 7 7730U is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 0.5% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
Ryzen 7 7730U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2020) and 100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB). 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetRyzen 7 4800HSRyzen 7 7730U
1080p
low173 FPS169 FPS
medium141 FPS146 FPS
high112 FPS116 FPS
ultra91 FPS98 FPS
1440p
low148 FPS146 FPS
medium119 FPS124 FPS
high93 FPS98 FPS
ultra74 FPS83 FPS
4K
low69 FPS80 FPS
medium60 FPS73 FPS
high47 FPS58 FPS
ultra37 FPS45 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetRyzen 7 4800HSRyzen 7 7730U
1080p
low351 FPS223 FPS
medium292 FPS190 FPS
high257 FPS167 FPS
ultra225 FPS148 FPS
1440p
low302 FPS192 FPS
medium258 FPS170 FPS
high231 FPS152 FPS
ultra198 FPS130 FPS
4K
low244 FPS132 FPS
medium217 FPS120 FPS
high196 FPS115 FPS
ultra171 FPS100 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetRyzen 7 4800HSRyzen 7 7730U
1080p
low450 FPS444 FPS
medium450 FPS444 FPS
high450 FPS444 FPS
ultra450 FPS424 FPS
1440p
low450 FPS444 FPS
medium450 FPS431 FPS
high450 FPS386 FPS
ultra400 FPS322 FPS
4K
low445 FPS371 FPS
medium377 FPS314 FPS
high331 FPS276 FPS
ultra271 FPS218 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetRyzen 7 4800HSRyzen 7 7730U
1080p
low450 FPS444 FPS
medium450 FPS444 FPS
high450 FPS444 FPS
ultra450 FPS444 FPS
1440p
low450 FPS444 FPS
medium450 FPS444 FPS
high450 FPS444 FPS
ultra401 FPS444 FPS
4K
low434 FPS444 FPS
medium392 FPS444 FPS
high348 FPS402 FPS
ultra292 FPS344 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 4800HS and Ryzen 7 7730U

AMD

Ryzen 7 4800HS

The Ryzen 7 4800HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir-HS (Zen 2) (2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 18,016 points. Launch price was $299.

AMD

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.

Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 4800HS and Ryzen 7 7730U share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 7 4800HS versus 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7730U — a 6.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7730U (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 4800HS uses the Renoir-HS (Zen 2) (2020) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7730U uses Barcelo-U Refresh (2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 4800HS scores 18,016 against the Ryzen 7 7730U's 17,748 — a 1.5% lead for the Ryzen 7 4800HS. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 4800HS vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7730U.

FeatureRyzen 7 4800HSRyzen 7 7730U
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
8 / 16
Boost Clock
4.2 GHz
4.5 GHz+7%
Base Clock
2.9 GHz+45%
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-HS (Zen 2) (2020)
Barcelo-U Refresh (2023)
PassMark
18,016+2%
17,748
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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FP6 socket with PCIe 3.0.

FeatureRyzen 7 4800HSRyzen 7 7730U
Socket
FP6
FP6
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0