Core i5-8305G vs Ryzen 7 2700U

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-8305G

4 / 8

6,801

0.0%

6,850

+0.7%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

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 i5-8305G is positioned at rank 896 and the Ryzen 7 2700U is on rank 748, so the Ryzen 7 2700U 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 Ryzen 7 2700U

#735

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1071%

#736

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1055%

#737

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

969%

#738

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

964%

#739

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

955%

#741

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

923%

#742

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

885%

#743

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

883%

#744

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

859%

#747

Ryzen 3 7320C

MSRP: $299|Avg: $200

100%

#748

Ryzen 7 2700U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#756

Core i7-11370H

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

99%

#760

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 Ryzen 7 2700U shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Core i5-8305G	Ryzen 7 2700U
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($350)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake G (2018) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-8305G	Ryzen 7 2700U
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

Ryzen 7 2700U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-8305G and Ryzen 7 2700U

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.

Ryzen 7 2700U

The Ryzen 7 2700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 26 October 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,850 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-8305G and Ryzen 7 2700U share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i5-8305G versus 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen 7 2700U — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core i5-8305G uses the Kaby Lake G (2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 2700U uses Raven Ridge (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-8305G scores 6,801 against the Ryzen 7 2700U's 6,850 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 7 2700U. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-8305G vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 2700U.

Feature	Core i5-8305G	Ryzen 7 2700U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+27%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)+50%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake G (2018)	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)
PassMark	6,801	6,850

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-8305G uses the FCBGA2270 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 2700U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.