Core i3-1005G1 vs Ryzen 7 3700X
Core i3-1005G1
Ryzen 7 3700X
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. The Core i3-1005G1 is positioned at rank #573 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-1005G1
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 3700X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-1005G1 | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($140) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake (Client) (2019) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) / 7 nm, 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-1005G1 | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($140) |
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 i3-1005G1 and Ryzen 7 3700X
Core i3-1005G1
The Core i3-1005G1 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake (Client) (2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1526. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,827 points. Launch price was $281.
Ryzen 7 3700X
The Ryzen 7 3700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 22,430 points. Launch price was $329.
Processing Power
The Core i3-1005G1 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Ryzen 7 3700X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 3700X has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Core i3-1005G1 versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3700X — a 25.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 3700X (base: 1.2 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i3-1005G1 uses the Ice Lake (Client) (2019) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 7 3700X uses Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-1005G1 scores 4,827 against the Ryzen 7 3700X's 22,430 — a 129.2% lead for the Ryzen 7 3700X. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-1005G1 vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 3700X.
| Feature | Core i3-1005G1 | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 8 / 16+300% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.4 GHz+29% |
| Base Clock | 1.2 GHz | 3.6 GHz+200% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 32 MB+700% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 10 nm | 7 nm, 12 nm-30% |
| Architecture | Ice Lake (Client) (2019) | Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 4,827 | 22,430+365% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 2,319 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 603 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 2,605 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-1005G1 uses the FCBGA1526 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 3700X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200 / LPDDR4-3733 memory speed. The Ryzen 7 3700X supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i3-1005G1) vs 24 (Ryzen 7 3700X) — the Ryzen 7 3700X offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Ice Lake-U SoC (Core i3-1005G1) and AMD 500 series,AMD 400 series,AMD 300 series (Ryzen 7 3700X).
| Feature | Core i3-1005G1 | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1526 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 / LPDDR4-3733 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 24+50% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Core i3-1005G1) / not specified (Ryzen 7 3700X). The Core i3-1005G1 includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics (Ice Lake)), while the Ryzen 7 3700X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-1005G1 targets Thin-and-light.
| Feature | Core i3-1005G1 | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics (Ice Lake) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x / VT-d / EPT | — |
| Target Use | Thin-and-light | — |
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