Core i5-1155G7 vs Core i3-N305

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 i5-1155G7 is positioned at rank 677 and the Core i3-N305 is on rank 681, so the Core i5-1155G7 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 i5-1155G7

#664

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

936%

#665

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

922%

#666

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

847%

#667

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

843%

#668

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

835%

#670

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

806%

#671

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

773%

#672

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

772%

#673

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

751%

#677

Core i5-1155G7

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#680

Core i3-N305

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

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 Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-1155G7 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-N305 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.9% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-1155G7	Core i3-N305
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($309)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-N (2023) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-1155G7	Core i3-N305
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($309)

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 i5-1155G7 Benchmark Check

Core i3-N305 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-1155G7 and Core i3-N305

Core i5-1155G7

The Core i5-1155G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1449. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 9,686 points. Launch price was $309.

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.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-1155G7 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i3-N305 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Core i3-N305 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i5-1155G7 versus 3.8 GHz on the Core i3-N305 — a 16.9% clock advantage for the Core i5-1155G7 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 0.1 GHz). The Core i5-1155G7 uses the Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Core i3-N305 uses Alder Lake-N (2023) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1155G7 scores 9,686 against the Core i3-N305's 9,600 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i5-1155G7. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i5-1155G7 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-N305.

Feature	Core i5-1155G7	Core i3-N305
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	8 / 8+100%
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz+18%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz+2400%	0.1 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+33%	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	2 MB (per module)+60%
Process	10 nm SuperFin	Intel 7 nm-30%
Architecture	Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021)	Alder Lake-N (2023)
PassMark	9,686	9,600

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-1155G7 uses the FCBGA1449 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i3-N305 uses FCBGA1264 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.