Core i5-1145GRE vs Ryzen 3 7320C

CPU

GPU

Core i5-1145GRE

4 Cores8 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2020

Ryzen 3 7320C

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-1145GRE

4 / 8

8,207

+0.2%

8,193

0.0%

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i5-1145GRE is positioned at rank 391 and the Ryzen 3 7320C is on rank 748, so the Core i5-1145GRE 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 i5-1145GRE

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

100%

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

98%

#379

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

536%

#380

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

528%

#381

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

485%

#382

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

483%

#383

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

478%

#385

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

462%

#386

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

443%

#387

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

442%

#388

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

430%

#391

Core i5-1145GRE

MSRP: $362|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 7320C

#736

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1071%

#737

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1055%

#738

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

969%

#739

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

964%

#740

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

955%

#742

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

923%

#743

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

885%

#744

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

883%

#745

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

859%

#748

Ryzen 3 7320C

MSRP: $299|Avg: $200

100%

#757

Core i7-11370H

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

99%

#761

Core i3-N300

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Core i5-1145GRE shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Core i5-1145GRE	Ryzen 3 7320C
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($362)	✅ More affordable ($200)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) / 6 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: The Ryzen 3 7320C offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $200 (vs $362), it costs 45% less. While offering competitive performance, it results in a 81% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i5-1145GRE.

Insight	Core i5-1145GRE	Ryzen 3 7320C
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+81%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($362)	✅ More affordable ($200)

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 i5-1145GRE Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 7320C Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-1145GRE and Ryzen 3 7320C

Core i5-1145GRE

The Core i5-1145GRE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1449. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, LPDDR4X. Passmark benchmark score: 8,207 points. Launch price was $362.

Ryzen 3 7320C

The Ryzen 3 7320C is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 May 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FT6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 8,193 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-1145GRE and Ryzen 3 7320C share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Core i5-1145GRE versus 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 3 7320C — identical boost frequencies (base: 1.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i5-1145GRE uses the Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 3 7320C uses Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1145GRE scores 8,207 against the Ryzen 3 7320C's 8,193 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i5-1145GRE. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i5-1145GRE vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 7320C.

Feature	Core i5-1145GRE	Ryzen 3 7320C
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz	4.1 GHz
Base Clock	1.5 GHz	2.4 GHz+60%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+100%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512 kB (per core)
Process	10 nm	6 nm-40%
Architecture	Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021)	Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023)
PassMark	8,207	8,193
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,163

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-1145GRE uses the FCBGA1449 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 3 7320C uses FT6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-1145GRE	Ryzen 3 7320C
Socket	FCBGA1449	FT6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR5-5500
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	4

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i5-1145GRE) / Yes (Ryzen 3 7320C). The Ryzen 3 7320C includes integrated graphics (Radeon 610M), while the Core i5-1145GRE requires a dedicated GPU.