Core i3-10305T vs Core i5-1140G7
Core i3-10305T
Core i5-1140G7
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i3-10305T
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1140G7
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-10305T | Core i5-1140G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($143) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-R (2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-10305T | Core i5-1140G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($143) | ✅ 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 i3-10305T and Core i5-1140G7
Core i3-10305T
The Core i3-10305T 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 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 8,512 points. Launch price was $143.
Core i5-1140G7
The Core i5-1140G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 5 MB. Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1598. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 MB + 8 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,471 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Core i3-10305T and Core i5-1140G7 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Core i3-10305T versus 4.2 GHz on the Core i5-1140G7 — a 4.9% clock advantage for the Core i5-1140G7 (base: 3 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Core i3-10305T uses the Comet Lake-R (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-1140G7 uses Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Core i3-10305T scores 8,512 against the Core i5-1140G7's 8,471 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i3-10305T. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i3-10305T vs 8 MB on the Core i5-1140G7.
| Feature | Core i3-10305T | Core i5-1140G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4.2 GHz+5% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+67% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 8 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 5 MB+1900% |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm SuperFin-29% |
| Architecture | Comet Lake-R (2021) | Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) |
| PassMark | 8,512 | 8,471 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-10305T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-1140G7 uses FCBGA1598 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-10305T | Core i5-1140G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | FCBGA1598 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
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