Core i5-10310U vs Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U

Core i5-10310U

4 Cores8 Thrd1 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2020

Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U

4 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-10310U

4 / 8

5,864

+0.6%

5,831

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

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 i5-10310U is positioned at rank #566 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 i5-10310U

#176

Core i9-13900HK

MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A

100%

#178

Core i7-1360P

MSRP: $480|Avg: $280

99%

#179

Core i7-1260P

MSRP: $432|Avg: $432

98%

#554

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

751%

#555

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

740%

#556

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

679%

#557

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

676%

#558

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

670%

#560

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

647%

#561

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

620%

#562

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

619%

#563

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

602%

#566

Core i5-10310U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#572

A10-9600P

MSRP: $128|Avg: $50

99%

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 Leadership: The Core i5-10310U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U in both compute-intensive tasks (0.6% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-10310U	Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-10310U	Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U
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 i5-10310U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-10310U and Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U

Core i5-10310U

The Core i5-10310U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 13 May 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,864 points. Launch price was $149.

Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U

The Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 5,831 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-10310U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-10310U versus 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U — a 22.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-10310U (base: 1.7 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core i5-10310U uses the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-10310U scores 5,864 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U's 5,831 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i5-10310U. L3 cache: 6 MB on the Core i5-10310U vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U.

Feature	Core i5-10310U	Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 4
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+26%	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	1.7 GHz	2.1 GHz+24%
L3 Cache	6 MB+50%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	512K (per core)
Process	14 nm	12 nm-14%
Architecture	Comet Lake-U (2019−2020)	Picasso (2019−2022)
PassMark	5,864	5,831
Geekbench 6 Single	1,284	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-10310U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-10310U	Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U
Socket	FCBGA1528	FP5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	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: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-10310U) / not specified (Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U). The Core i5-10310U includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics for 10th Gen), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-10310U targets Business Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-10310U rivals Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U.