Core i7-1068NG7 vs Core i3-10305
Core i7-1068NG7
Core i3-10305
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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. The Core i7-1068NG7 is positioned at rank #327 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1068NG7
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-10305
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-1068NG7 | Core i3-10305 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-U (2019−2020) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-R (2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-1068NG7 | Core i3-10305 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) |
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 i7-1068NG7 and Core i3-10305
Core i7-1068NG7
The Core i7-1068NG7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1344. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3733. Passmark benchmark score: 9,240 points. Launch price was $320.
Core i3-10305
The Core i3-10305 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-R (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 9,210 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Core i7-1068NG7 and Core i3-10305 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Core i7-1068NG7 versus 4.5 GHz on the Core i3-10305 — a 9.3% clock advantage for the Core i3-10305 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i7-1068NG7 uses the Ice Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i3-10305 uses Comet Lake-R (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-1068NG7 scores 9,240 against the Core i3-10305's 9,210 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i7-1068NG7. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core i7-1068NG7 | Core i3-10305 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz | 4.5 GHz+10% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.8 GHz+65% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-U (2019−2020) | Comet Lake-R (2021) |
| PassMark | 9,240 | 9,210 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,536 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-1068NG7 uses the FCBGA1344 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-10305 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-1068NG7 | Core i3-10305 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1344 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-1068NG7) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-10305). The Core i3-10305 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Core i7-1068NG7 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Core i7-1068NG7 | Core i3-10305 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
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