Core i3-10300 vs Core i5-1145G7
Core i3-10300
Core i5-1145G7
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i3-10300
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1145G7
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-10300 | Core i5-1145G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($140.49) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-10300 | Core i5-1145G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($140.49) | ✅ 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 i3-10300 and Core i5-1145G7
Core i3-10300
The Core i3-10300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 9,290 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i5-1145G7
The Core i5-1145G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 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: 9,266 points. Launch price was $309.
Processing Power
Both the Core i3-10300 and Core i5-1145G7 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i3-10300 versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-1145G7 — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.7 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i3-10300 uses the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-1145G7 uses Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Core i3-10300 scores 9,290 against the Core i5-1145G7's 9,266 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i3-10300. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core i3-10300 | Core i5-1145G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+42% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+400% |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm SuperFin-29% |
| Architecture | Comet Lake (2020−2025) | Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) |
| PassMark | 9,290 | 9,266 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 5,195 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,653 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 4,764 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-10300 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-1145G7 uses FCBGA1449 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-10300 | Core i5-1145G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | FCBGA1449 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i3-10300) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-1145G7). The Core i5-1145G7 includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU)), while the Core i3-10300 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1145G7 targets Business. Direct competitor: Core i5-1145G7 rivals Core i5-1135G7.
| Feature | Core i3-10300 | Core i5-1145G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Business |
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