Core i3-10305T vs EPYC 8324PN

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i3-10305T

2021

Why buy it

✅+1.6% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 35W instead of 130W, a 95W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No 3D V-Cache or similar L3 advantage, which matters in CPU-limited gaming (8 MB vs 128 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 8324PN, which brings 32 cores / 64 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $143 MSRP, while EPYC 8324PN mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌Older platform position on LGA1200 with DDR4, while EPYC 8324PN moves to SP6 and DDR5.

EPYC 8324PN

2023

Why buy it

✅Massive L3 cache advantage with 128 MB vs 8 MB, which is a real win in CPU-limited gaming.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 32 cores / 64 threads.
✅Newer platform on SP6 with DDR5 support instead of LGA1200 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (8,375 vs 8,512).
❌271.4% higher power demand at 130W vs 35W.

Core i3-10305T

2021

EPYC 8324PN

2023

Why buy it

✅+1.6% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 35W instead of 130W, a 95W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Massive L3 cache advantage with 128 MB vs 8 MB, which is a real win in CPU-limited gaming.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 32 cores / 64 threads.
✅Newer platform on SP6 with DDR5 support instead of LGA1200 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌No 3D V-Cache or similar L3 advantage, which matters in CPU-limited gaming (8 MB vs 128 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 8324PN, which brings 32 cores / 64 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $143 MSRP, while EPYC 8324PN mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌Older platform position on LGA1200 with DDR4, while EPYC 8324PN moves to SP6 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (8,375 vs 8,512).
❌271.4% higher power demand at 130W vs 35W.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i3-10305T better than EPYC 8324PN?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. EPYC 8324PN makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core i3-10305T is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i3-10305T is the better fit. You are getting 1.6% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i3-10305T is the smarter buy today. Core i3-10305T is at an unclear MSRP at $143 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 1.6% better PassMark. The trade-off is that EPYC 8324PN is still the better pure gaming CPU with a much larger L3 cache footprint (128 MB vs 8 MB) and 3D V-Cache gaming edge. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (59.5 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

EPYC 8324PN is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2021), a healthier platform with SP6 and DDR5 instead of LGA1200, and 3D V-Cache and a much larger 128 MB L3 cache instead of 8 MB. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

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.

Core i3-10305T Benchmark Check

EPYC 8324PN Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i3-10305T	EPYC 8324PN
1080p
low	175 FPS	159 FPS
medium	138 FPS	131 FPS
high	109 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	87 FPS
1440p
low	147 FPS	142 FPS
medium	115 FPS	114 FPS
high	90 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	69 FPS	68 FPS
medium	58 FPS	58 FPS
high	45 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	37 FPS

Open Core i3-10305T Open EPYC 8324PN

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i3-10305T	EPYC 8324PN
1080p
low	212 FPS	209 FPS
medium	176 FPS	209 FPS
high	159 FPS	174 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	138 FPS
1440p
low	183 FPS	194 FPS
medium	152 FPS	176 FPS
high	137 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	111 FPS	116 FPS
4K
low	144 FPS	120 FPS
medium	123 FPS	111 FPS
high	100 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	79 FPS

Open Core i3-10305T Open EPYC 8324PN

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i3-10305T	EPYC 8324PN
1080p
low	213 FPS	209 FPS
medium	213 FPS	209 FPS
high	213 FPS	209 FPS
ultra	213 FPS	209 FPS
1440p
low	213 FPS	209 FPS
medium	213 FPS	209 FPS
high	213 FPS	209 FPS
ultra	213 FPS	209 FPS
4K
low	213 FPS	209 FPS
medium	213 FPS	209 FPS
high	213 FPS	209 FPS
ultra	213 FPS	209 FPS

Open Core i3-10305T Open EPYC 8324PN

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i3-10305T	EPYC 8324PN
1080p
low	213 FPS	209 FPS
medium	213 FPS	209 FPS
high	213 FPS	209 FPS
ultra	213 FPS	209 FPS
1440p
low	213 FPS	209 FPS
medium	213 FPS	209 FPS
high	213 FPS	209 FPS
ultra	213 FPS	209 FPS
4K
low	213 FPS	209 FPS
medium	213 FPS	209 FPS
high	213 FPS	209 FPS
ultra	213 FPS	209 FPS

Open Core i3-10305T Open EPYC 8324PN

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-10305T and EPYC 8324PN

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.

EPYC 8324PN

The EPYC 8324PN is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 18 September 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Siena (2023−2024) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.05 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 8,375 points. Launch price was $2,125.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-10305T packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the EPYC 8324PN offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the EPYC 8324PN has 28 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Core i3-10305T versus 3 GHz on the EPYC 8324PN — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Core i3-10305T (base: 3 GHz vs 2.05 GHz). The Core i3-10305T uses the Comet Lake-R (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the EPYC 8324PN uses Siena (2023−2024) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-10305T scores 8,512 against the EPYC 8324PN's 8,375 — a 1.6% lead for the Core i3-10305T. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i3-10305T vs 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 8324PN.

Feature	Core i3-10305T	EPYC 8324PN
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	32 / 64+700%
Boost Clock	4 GHz+33%	3 GHz
Base Clock	3 GHz+46%	2.05 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	128 MB (total)+1500%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	1 MB (per core)+300%
Process	14 nm	5 nm-64%
Architecture	Comet Lake-R (2021)	Siena (2023−2024)
PassMark	8,512+2%	8,375

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-10305T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the EPYC 8324PN uses SP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.