Core i3-N305 vs Core i7-8750H

Core i3-N305

8 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2023

Core i7-8750H

6 Cores12 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-N305

8 / 8

9,600

0.0%

9,769

+1.8%

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i3-N305 is positioned at rank 681 and the Core i7-8750H is on rank 304, so the Core i7-8750H offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-N305

#669

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

944%

#670

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

930%

#671

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

854%

#672

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

850%

#673

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

843%

#675

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

814%

#676

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

780%

#677

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

779%

#678

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

758%

#681

Core i3-N305

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

100%

#695

Processor N95

MSRP: $160|Avg: $80

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-8750H

#292

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

450%

#293

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

444%

#294

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

407%

#295

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

406%

#296

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

402%

#298

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

388%

#299

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

372%

#300

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

372%

#301

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

362%

#304

Core i7-8750H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-8750H delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-N305 in both compute-intensive tasks (1.7% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i3-N305	Core i7-8750H
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($309)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-N (2023) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i3-N305	Core i7-8750H
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($309)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

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-N305 Benchmark Check

Core i7-8750H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-N305 and Core i7-8750H

Core i3-N305

The Core i3-N305 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-N (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 0.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per module). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 9,600 points. Launch price was $309.

Core i7-8750H

The Core i7-8750H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 9 MB. L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 9,769 points. Launch price was $395.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-N305 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i7-8750H offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i3-N305 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i3-N305 versus 4.1 GHz on the Core i7-8750H — a 7.6% clock advantage for the Core i7-8750H (base: 0.1 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core i3-N305 uses the Alder Lake-N (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i7-8750H uses Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-N305 scores 9,600 against the Core i7-8750H's 9,769 — a 1.7% lead for the Core i7-8750H. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-N305 vs 9 MB on the Core i7-8750H.

Feature	Core i3-N305	Core i7-8750H
Cores / Threads	8 / 8+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz	4.1 GHz+8%
Base Clock	0.1 GHz	2.2 GHz+2100%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	9 MB+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per module)+700%	256K (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-N (2023)	Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019)
PassMark	9,600	9,769+2%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-N305 uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i7-8750H uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-N305	Core i7-8750H
Socket	FCBGA1264	BGA1440
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i3-N305) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-8750H). The Core i7-8750H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Core i3-N305 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-8750H targets Mobile.