Core i3-10305 vs Ryzen 5 3400G
Core i3-10305
Ryzen 5 3400G
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
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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-10305
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 3400G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-10305 | Ryzen 5 3400G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($80) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-R (2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-10305 | Ryzen 5 3400G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+25%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($80) |
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 i3-10305 and Ryzen 5 3400G
Core i3-10305
The Core i3-10305 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-R (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 9,210 points. Launch price was $149.
Ryzen 5 3400G
The Ryzen 5 3400G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 9,201 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Core i3-10305 and Ryzen 5 3400G share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i3-10305 versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3400G — a 6.9% clock advantage for the Core i3-10305 (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Core i3-10305 uses the Comet Lake-R (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 3400G uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-10305 scores 9,210 against the Ryzen 5 3400G's 9,201 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i3-10305. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i3-10305 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 3400G.
| Feature | Core i3-10305 | Ryzen 5 3400G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz+7% | 4.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+3% | 3.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+100% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 12 nm-14% |
| Architecture | Comet Lake-R (2021) | Picasso (2019−2022) |
| PassMark | 9,210 | 9,201 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,536 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-10305 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 3400G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-10305 | Ryzen 5 3400G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-10305) / not specified (Ryzen 5 3400G). The Core i3-10305 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen 5 3400G requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Core i3-10305 | Ryzen 5 3400G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i3-10305 launched at $149 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 3400G debuted at $149. At current prices ($100 vs $80), the Ryzen 5 3400G is $20 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-10305 delivers 92.1 pts/$ vs 115.0 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 3400G — making the Ryzen 5 3400G the 22.1% better value option.
| Feature | Core i3-10305 | Ryzen 5 3400G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | $149 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | $80-20% |
| Performance per Dollar | 92.1 | 115.0+25% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2019 |
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