Core i3-1000NG4 vs Core i7-975

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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 i3-1000NG4 is positioned at rank 623 and the Core i7-975 is on rank 1084, so the Core i3-1000NG4 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 Core i7-975

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

88305%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

83439%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

60584%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

18251%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

14457%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

12647%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

7244%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

7149%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

6509%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

6509%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

6436%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

6262%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

6175%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

6150%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

6094%

#1084

Core i7-975

MSRP: $999|Avg: $50

100%

#1085

Athlon XP 2600+

MSRP: $98|Avg: $10

98%

#1086

Core i7-965

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $40

97%

#1087

Athlon 64 FX-74

MSRP: $499|Avg: $50

94%

#1088

Athlon 64 2000+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

93%

#1089

Athlon 64 X2 5600+

MSRP: $505|Avg: $15

93%

#1090

Core 2 Extreme QX9770

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $1399

93%

#1091

Athlon 64 X2 5400+

MSRP: $485|Avg: $78

93%

#1092

Celeron 2.30

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

92%

#1093

Phenom X4 9450e

MSRP: $450|Avg: $430

92%

#1094

Athlon 64 X2 3800+

MSRP: $354|Avg: $20

88%

#1095

Athlon 64 3000+

MSRP: $149|Avg: $10

86%

#1096

Athlon XP 3100+

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

80%

#1097

Athlon 64 3300+

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

74%

#1098

Athlon 64 2800+

MSRP: $178|Avg: $15

67%

#1099

Athlon 64 3700+

MSRP: $272|Avg: $20

65%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i3-1000NG4 (2020) utilizes 10 nm technology and LPDDR4-3733, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i3-1000NG4	Core i7-975
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Ice Lake-Y (2020) / 10 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bloomfield (2008−2010) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-975 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i3-1000NG4	Core i7-975
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)

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 Core i7-975

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.

Core i7-975

The Core i7-975 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.33 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,527 points. Launch price was $476.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-1000NG4 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i7-975 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i7-975 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Core i3-1000NG4 versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i7-975 — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Core i7-975 (base: 1.1 GHz vs 3.33 GHz). The Core i3-1000NG4 uses the Ice Lake-Y (2020) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i7-975 uses Bloomfield (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-1000NG4 scores 3,530 against the Core i7-975's 3,527 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i3-1000NG4. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-1000NG4 vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-975.

Feature	Core i3-1000NG4	Core i7-975
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 8+100%
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	3.6 GHz+12%
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	3.33 GHz+203%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	10 nm-78%	45 nm
Architecture	Ice Lake-Y (2020)	Bloomfield (2008−2010)
PassMark	3,530	3,527

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-1000NG4 uses the BGA1044 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-975 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.