Core i5-8305G vs Core i7-6820HQ

CPU

GPU

Core i5-8305G

4 Cores8 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2018

Core i7-6820HQ

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-8305G

4 / 8

6,801

+0.6%

6,758

0.0%

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 i5-8305G is positioned at rank 896 and the Core i7-6820HQ is on rank 58, so the Core i7-6820HQ 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 i5-8305G

#884

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1510%

#885

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1488%

#886

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1366%

#887

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1360%

#888

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1347%

#890

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1301%

#891

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1248%

#892

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1245%

#893

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1212%

#896

Core i5-8305G

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

100%

#897

Celeron 6305

MSRP: $107|Avg: $80

100%

#900

Core i7-8705G

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

98%

#902

Pentium Dual Core T2410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#903

FX-8800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

97%

#905

Core i7-8809G

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

97%

#911

Core i7-6820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-6820HQ

#13

Ryzen 3 210

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

99%

#14

Ryzen 5 PRO 230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#46

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

217%

#47

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

214%

#48

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

196%

#49

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

195%

#50

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

194%

#52

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

187%

#53

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

179%

#54

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

179%

#55

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

174%

#58

Core i7-6820HQ

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#65

Core i5-3320M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

98%

#66

Core i7-4510U

MSRP: $393|Avg: N/A

97%

#69

Core 2 Quad Q9100

MSRP: $14|Avg: $14

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i5-8305G (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-8305G	Core i7-6820HQ
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($350)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake G (2018) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-6820HQ (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-8305G	Core i7-6820HQ
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($350)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 i5-8305G Benchmark Check

Core i7-6820HQ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-8305G and Core i7-6820HQ

Core i5-8305G

The Core i5-8305G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake G (2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2270. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,801 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i7-6820HQ

The Core i7-6820HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,758 points. Launch price was $378.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-8305G and Core i7-6820HQ share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i5-8305G versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i7-6820HQ — a 5.4% clock advantage for the Core i5-8305G (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Core i5-8305G uses the Kaby Lake G (2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-6820HQ uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-8305G scores 6,801 against the Core i7-6820HQ's 6,758 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i5-8305G. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-8305G vs 8 MB on the Core i7-6820HQ.

Feature	Core i5-8305G	Core i7-6820HQ
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz+6%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+4%	2.7 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	8 MB+33%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1 MB+300%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake G (2018)	Skylake (2015−2016)
PassMark	6,801	6,758

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-8305G uses the FCBGA2270 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-6820HQ uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.