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AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 4450U Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£180PassMark benchmark result:9421N. of physical cores:4CPU boost clock speed:3.7 GHzCPU socket:FP6TDP (Thermal design power):15 W

AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 4450U Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

4.7/10

Overall score

Score
4.7/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components

90%

4.7

Technical score

10%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 69% of processors
6.2

Value for money

Value for money
6.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components

70%

4.7

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

â–¼Worse than 68%
4.7

Technical score

Technical score
4.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.
When it matters
When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components

60%

3.7

Performance

18%

5.4

Cache & Architecture

10%

5.8

Memory & PCIe

7%

7.7

Power & Thermal

4%

8.3

Platform

1%

7.6

Integrated Graphics

â–¼Worse than 65%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters
When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 4450U

Technical score
Technical score
4.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.
When it matters
When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components:

60%

3.7

Performance

18%

5.4

Cache & Architecture

10%

5.8

Memory & PCIe

7%

7.7

Power & Thermal

4%

8.3

Platform

1%

7.6

Integrated Graphics

4.7
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters
When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 4450U has a popularity score of 1 point, which is higher than that of 0% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components:

70%

4.7

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

6.2
Brand name
AMD
Processor type
mobile
This processor belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
CPU socket
FP6
This processor uses the FP6 CPU socket, which is older than that of 52.7% of processors and equal to that of 4.4% of processors.
Chipset
N/A
CPU architecture
x86-64
This processor uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
4
Market range: <2 – >12
This processor has 4 CPU cores, which is fewer than 50.7% of processors and equal to 28.5% of processors.
CPU threads
8
Market range: <4 – >24
This processor offers 8 CPU threads, which is more than 35.2% of processors and equal to 19.1% of processors.
Threads per core
2
Market range: <0 – >2.5
This processor offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.3% of processors and equal to 69.7% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
3.7 GHz
Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
This processor reaches a boost clock of 3.7 GHz which is lower than that of 72.7% of processors and equal to that of 3.9% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
4x 2.5 GHz
This processor has a base clock of 4x2.5 GHz which is lower than that of 66.4% of processors and equal to that of 1.1% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
7 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
This processor uses a 7 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 71.5% of processors and equal to that of 10.9% of processors.
Foundry
TSMC 7 nm
This processor is built on the TSMC 7 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 56.7% of processors and equal to that of 9.4% of processors.
L3 cache
4 MB
Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
This processor has an L3 cache of 4 MB which is smaller than that of 70.2% of processors and equal to that of 14.6% of processors.
L2 cache
2 MB
Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
This processor has an L2 cache of 2 MB which is smaller than that of 51% of processors and equal to that of 11.2% of processors.
L1 cache
256 KB
Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
This processor has an L1 cache of 256 KB which is smaller than that of 59.4% of processors and equal to that of 18.6% of processors.
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DDR memory version
DDR4
This processor supports DDR DDR4, which is newer than that of 26.3% of processors and equal to that of 31.7% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
4,266 MHz
Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
This processor supports memory speeds up to 4,266 MHz, which is higher than that of 61.5% of processors and equal to 2.5% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
LPDDR4-4266 MHz
This processor supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR4-4266 MHz, which is higher than that of 58.6% of processors and equal to 2.2% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
N/A
Maximum memory capacity
64 GB
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This processor supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is more than 28.4% of processors and equal to 27.5% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
yes
This processor includes integrated graphics. 12.4% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
Radeon Vega 5
This processor uses the Radeon Vega 5 integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 68.3% of processors and equal to that in 0.1% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
5
Market range: <6 – >64
This processor has 5 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 90.2% of processors and equal to 0.1% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
?
Integrated media encoders/decoders
H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode)
This processor supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode) media codecs, which is broader support than 56.2% of processors and equal to 9.5% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
15 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a TDP of 15 W which is lower than that of 78% of processors and equal to that of 16% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
15 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a base power of 15 W which is lower than that of 77.2% of processors and equal to that of 16.3% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
?
Tau (power duration limit)
N/A
Configurable TDP
yes
This processor supports configurable TDP. 47.3% of processors support configurable TDP.
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AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 4450U vs the average processor

246810TotalPlatformPerformanceCache & ArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated GraphicsPower & Thermal
  • 66.7% lower base power
    This processor has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    15 W vs 45 W
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Renoir vs Kaby Lake).
    Renoir vs Kaby Lake
  • Advanced security extensions
    This processor provides more advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, Memory Guard, Secure Processor, Shadow Stack, GMET, SME, TSME vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor).
    AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, Memory Guard, Secure Processor, Shadow Stack, GMET, SME, TSME vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor
  • 41.7% smaller process node
    This processor has a lower process node than the average processor (7 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    7 nm vs 12 nm
  • 5 °C higher TJ Max
    This processor has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
    105 °C vs 100 °C
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    This processor has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    15 W vs 45 W
  • 49.1% higher memory bandwidth
    This processor has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (68.3 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
    68.3 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s
  • More advanced foundry
    This processor uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 7 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
    TSMC 7 nm vs Intel 14 nm
  • Advanced security extensions
    This processor provides more advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, Memory Guard, Secure Processor, Shadow Stack, GMET, SME, TSME vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor).
    AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, Memory Guard, Secure Processor, Shadow Stack, GMET, SME, TSME vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    This processor includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not. 0.00% of processors include crypto acceleration.
    AES, SHA, RSA/PKA vs AES, SHA
  • Broader instruction support
    This processor supports a broader instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Renoir vs Kaby Lake).
    Renoir vs Kaby Lake
  • 41.7% smaller process node
    This processor has a lower process node than the average processor (7 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    7 nm vs 12 nm
  • More advanced foundry
    This processor uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 7 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
    TSMC 7 nm vs Intel 14 nm
  • 49.1% higher memory bandwidth
    This processor has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (68.3 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
    68.3 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s
  • 45.4% higher memory speed
    This processor has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (4266 MHz vs 2933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2933 MHz.
    4,266 MHz vs 2,933 MHz
  • 1 more supported displays
    This processor has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
    4 vs 3
  • 66.7% lower base power
    This processor has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    15 W vs 45 W
  • 5 °C higher TJ Max
    This processor has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
    105 °C vs 100 °C
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    This processor has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    15 W vs 45 W
  • 73.3% lower multi-core score
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,290 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    1,290 vs 4,829
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    This processor has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    4 vs 6
  • 14% lower boost clock
    This processor has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.7 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    3.7 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 41.7% less L3 per core
    This processor has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.7 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • 42.7% weaker multi-core performance
    This processor has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,598 vs 2,791). The average processor scores 2,791 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    1,598 vs 2,791
  • 12.3% lower single-core score
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,290 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    1,290 vs 1,471
  • 4 fewer PCIe lanes
    This processor has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (12 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    12 vs 16
  • 5 °C higher CPU temperature
    This processor has a higher CPU temperature than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
    105 °C vs 100 °C
  • 6.2% worse value for money
    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 4450U has worse value for money than the average processor (6.18 vs 6.6).
    6.18 vs 6.56
  • Older TPM support
    This processor supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2 vs PTT 2).
    fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
  • 73.3% lower multi-core score
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,290 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    1,290 vs 4,829
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    This processor has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    4 vs 6
  • 14% lower boost clock
    This processor has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.7 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    3.7 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 42.7% weaker multi-core performance
    This processor has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,598 vs 2,791). The average processor scores 2,791 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    1,598 vs 2,791
  • 12.3% lower single-core score
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,290 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    1,290 vs 1,471
  • 8% weaker single-core performance
    This processor has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,299 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
    2,299 vs 2,500
  • Lower base clock
    This processor has a lower base clock than the average processor (4x2.5 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz).
    4x2.5 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz
  • 10.9% lower PassMark score
    This processor has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (9,421 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    9,421 vs 10,572.5
  • 41.7% less L3 per core
    This processor has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.7 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • 50% smaller L3 cache
    This processor has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
    4 MB vs 8 MB
  • 33.3% smaller L1 cache
    This processor has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (256 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
    256 KB vs 384 KB
  • 20% smaller L2 cache
    This processor has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (2 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
    2 MB vs 2.5 MB
  • 4 fewer PCIe lanes
    This processor has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (12 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    12 vs 16
  • 79.2% fewer GPU execution units
    This processor has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (5 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
    5 vs 24
  • Narrower media codec support
    This processor supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
    H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)
  • 5 °C higher CPU temperature
    This processor has a higher CPU temperature than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
    105 °C vs 100 °C

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

7.0
testeando pcs
≈ estimated
04/03/2023
Hands-on test · Fortnite performance and temperatures
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U makes Fortnite playable at 1080p low settings, but it runs hot, and lowering the resolution raises fps.
7.0
pepe torbellino
≈ estimated
30/03/2026
Unboxing · refurbished laptop check
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U is fair value for a refurbished laptop, though cosmetic wear and loose keys are noticeable.

Third-party reviews

What we like about AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 4450U

  • High power efficiency and low energy consumption thanks to the 7nm process.
  • Strong multi-threaded performance for its class with 4 cores and 8 threads.
  • Significant performance leap over previous generations (e.g., Ryzen 3 3200U) and older Intel i7 mobile chips.
  • Integrated Radeon Vega 5 graphics handle light gaming (e.g., CS:GO, League of Legends) and 4K video decoding smoothly.
  • Advanced enterprise-grade security features like AMD Memory Guard and hardware-level protection.
  • Excellent thermal management in most thin-and-light chassis, often running cool during standard productivity tasks.

What we don't like about AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 4450U

  • Limited for heavy professional workloads such as complex video editing or high-end 3D rendering.
  • Integrated graphics may struggle and become a bottleneck with modern, demanding AAA game titles.
  • Locked multiplier prevents any manual overclocking for performance enthusiasts.
  • Does not support the newer AV1 video codec, requiring software decoding for such files.
  • Performance is highly dependent on laptop manufacturer configurations, such as TDP limits and dual-channel RAM setup.
  • Lacks support for Thunderbolt, which is common in competing Intel-based systems.

Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U is a quad-core, eight-thread mobile processor built on the 7nm Zen 2 'Renoir' architecture, featuring a 2.5 GHz base clock and a max boost up to 3.7 GHz. Primarily designed for business ultrabooks, it includes enterprise-grade security features like AMD Memory Guard, integrated Radeon RX Vega 5 graphics, and a default 15W TDP that is configurable between 10W and 25W. Its main pros include exceptional power efficiency for thin-and-light laptops, improved multi-threading performance over previous generations, and support for high-speed DDR4-3200 or LPDDR4-4266 memory. However, it is an older model that may struggle with modern AAA gaming or heavy 3D rendering, and it lacks the higher core counts and larger caches found in its Ryzen 5 and 7 counterparts.

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