Core i3-1000NG4 vs A8-7680

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-1000NG4

2 / 4

3,530

+0.2%

Core i7-620M

Core 2 Duo T6670

Celeron Dual-Core T1400

3,523

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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. The Core i3-1000NG4 is positioned at rank #623 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-1000NG4

#611

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

831%

#612

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

819%

#613

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

752%

#614

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

748%

#615

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

742%

#617

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

716%

#618

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

687%

#619

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

686%

#620

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

667%

#623

Core i3-1000NG4

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#625

Core 3 N355

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#628

Core i5-1335UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $312

99%

#638

Celeron Dual-Core T1400

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The A8-7680 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i3-1000NG4 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.2% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i3-1000NG4	A8-7680
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Ice Lake-Y (2020) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Excavator (2017−2018) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i3-1000NG4	A8-7680
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-1000NG4 and A8-7680

Core i3-1000NG4

The Core i3-1000NG4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 March 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-Y (2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1044. Thermal design power (TDP): 9 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR4-3733. Passmark benchmark score: 3,530 points. Launch price was $69.

A8-7680

The A8-7680 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 26 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Excavator (2017−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,523 points. Launch price was $56.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-1000NG4 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A8-7680 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A8-7680 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Core i3-1000NG4 versus 3.8 GHz on the A8-7680 — a 17.1% clock advantage for the A8-7680 (base: 1.1 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i3-1000NG4 uses the Ice Lake-Y (2020) architecture (10 nm), while the A8-7680 uses Excavator (2017−2018) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-1000NG4 scores 3,530 against the A8-7680's 3,523 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i3-1000NG4.

Feature	Core i3-1000NG4	A8-7680
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	3.8 GHz+19%
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	3.5 GHz+218%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	1 MB (per core)+300%
Process	10 nm-64%	28 nm
Architecture	Ice Lake-Y (2020)	Excavator (2017−2018)
PassMark	3,530	3,523

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-1000NG4 uses the BGA1044 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A8-7680 uses FM2+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-1000NG4	A8-7680
Socket	BGA1044	FM2+
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	2133
Max RAM Capacity	—	64
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i3-1000NG4) / true (A8-7680). The A8-7680 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R7 Graphics), while the Core i3-1000NG4 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A8-7680 rivals Core i3-4150.