
Core i5-1345U vs Ryzen 3 8300G

Core i5-1345U

Ryzen 3 8300G
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1345U
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 8300G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-1345U | Ryzen 3 8300G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($176) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-U (2023) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Phoenix2 (2024) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-1345U | Ryzen 3 8300G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($176) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-1345U and Ryzen 3 8300G

Core i5-1345U
The Core i5-1345U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture. It features 10 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 14,226 points. Launch price was $309.

Ryzen 3 8300G
The Ryzen 3 8300G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 14,113 points. Launch price was $176.
Processing Power
The Core i5-1345U packs 10 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 3 8300G offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i5-1345U has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core i5-1345U versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 3 8300G — a 4.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 8300G (base: 1.6 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i5-1345U uses the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 3 8300G uses Phoenix2 (2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1345U scores 14,226 against the Ryzen 3 8300G's 14,113 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i5-1345U. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-1345U vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 8300G.
| Feature | Core i5-1345U | Ryzen 3 8300G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 12+150% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.9 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 3.4 GHz+112% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+50% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 4 nm-43% |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-U (2023) | Phoenix2 (2024) |
| PassMark | 14,226 | 14,113 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-1345U uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 3 8300G uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-1345U | Ryzen 3 8300G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
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