Core i5-1030NG7 vs Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U

Core i5-1030NG7

4 Cores8 Thrd10 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2020

Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U

4 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-1030NG7

4 / 8

5,600

0.0%

5,639

+0.7%

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. The Core i5-1030NG7 is positioned at rank #734 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 i5-1030NG7

#722

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1048%

#723

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1033%

#724

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

948%

#725

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

944%

#726

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

935%

#728

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

903%

#729

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

866%

#730

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

864%

#731

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

841%

#734

Core i5-1030NG7

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#744

Pentium 6805

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

98%

#748

Ryzen 3 7320C

MSRP: $299|Avg: $200

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-1030NG7 leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.7% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i5-1030NG7	Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Ice Lake-Y (2020) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-1030NG7	Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 i5-1030NG7 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-1030NG7 and Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U

Core i5-1030NG7

The Core i5-1030NG7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 March 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-Y (2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1044. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR4-3733. Passmark benchmark score: 5,600 points. Launch price was $149.

Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U

The Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 5,639 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-1030NG7 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Core i5-1030NG7 versus 3.4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U — a 2.9% clock advantage for the Core i5-1030NG7 (base: 1.1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i5-1030NG7 uses the Ice Lake-Y (2020) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U uses Raven Ridge (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1030NG7 scores 5,600 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U's 5,639 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-1030NG7 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U.

Feature	Core i5-1030NG7	Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz+3%	3.4 GHz
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	2 GHz+82%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)+50%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512 kB (per core)+100%
Process	10 nm-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Ice Lake-Y (2020)	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)
PassMark	5,600	5,639
Geekbench 6 Single	1,239	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-1030NG7 uses the BGA1044 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-1030NG7	Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U
Socket	BGA1044	FP5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR4-3733	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-1030NG7) / not specified (Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U). The Core i5-1030NG7 includes integrated graphics (Iris Plus Graphics G7), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1030NG7 targets Thin & Light Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-1030NG7 rivals Ryzen 5 4500U.