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Core 3 N355
Core i7-1195G7
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core 3 N355 is positioned at rank 625 and the Core i7-1195G7 is on rank 794, so the Core 3 N355 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core 3 N355
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1195G7
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 3 N355 | Core i7-1195G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Twin Lake (2024−2025) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 3 N355 | Core i7-1195G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core 3 N355 and Core i7-1195G7
Core 3 N355
The Core 3 N355 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Twin Lake (2024−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 0.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 10,502 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i7-1195G7
The Core i7-1195G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1449. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,472 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core 3 N355 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i7-1195G7 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core 3 N355 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core 3 N355 versus 5 GHz on the Core i7-1195G7 — a 24.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-1195G7 (base: 0.1 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Core 3 N355 uses the Twin Lake (2024−2025) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i7-1195G7 uses Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Core 3 N355 scores 10,502 against the Core i7-1195G7's 10,472 — a 0.3% lead for the Core 3 N355. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core 3 N355 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-1195G7.
| Feature | Core 3 N355 | Core i7-1195G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 5 GHz+28% |
| Base Clock | 0.1 GHz | 2.9 GHz+2800% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 12 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total)+60% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-30% | 10 nm SuperFin |
| Architecture | Twin Lake (2024−2025) | Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) |
| PassMark | 10,502 | 10,472 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 6,806 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,930 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 5,426 |
Memory & Platform
The Core 3 N355 uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-1195G7 uses FCBGA1449 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core 3 N355 | Core i7-1195G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1264 | FCBGA1449 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core 3 N355) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-1195G7). The Core i7-1195G7 includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics (96 EU)), while the Core 3 N355 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-1195G7 targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i7-1195G7 rivals Ryzen 7 5700U.
| Feature | Core 3 N355 | Core i7-1195G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Iris Xe Graphics (96 EU) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Productivity |
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