N250 vs Core i3-1005G1

CPU

GPU

N250

4 Cores4 Thrd−WMax: 3.8 GHz2025

Core i3-1005G1

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

N250

4 / 4

4,773

0.0%

4,827

+1.1%

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 N250 is positioned at rank 133 and the Core i3-1005G1 is on rank 573, so the N250 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 N250

#36

Core i5-11500B

MSRP: $185|Avg: $185

97%

#121

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

307%

#122

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

303%

#123

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

278%

#124

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

277%

#125

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

274%

#127

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

265%

#128

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

254%

#129

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

254%

#130

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

247%

#133

N250

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#137

N200

MSRP: $193|Avg: N/A

99%

#138

Core 2 Duo SP9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

99%

#140

Core 2 Duo P8700

MSRP: $241|Avg: $85

98%

#147

Atom N2800

MSRP: $47|Avg: $3

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-1005G1

#178

Core i7-1360P

MSRP: $480|Avg: $280

100%

#179

Core i7-1260P

MSRP: $432|Avg: $432

99%

#561

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

760%

#562

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

749%

#563

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

687%

#564

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

684%

#565

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

678%

#567

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

655%

#568

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

628%

#569

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

627%

#570

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

610%

#573

Core i3-1005G1

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#583

Processor N100

MSRP: $128|Avg: $100

98%

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 N250 (2025) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	N250	Core i3-1005G1
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Ice Lake (Client) (2019) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i3-1005G1 (2019) relies on 10 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	N250	Core i3-1005G1
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

N250 Benchmark Check

Core i3-1005G1 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of N250 and Core i3-1005G1

N250

The N250 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Memory support: DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 4,773 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i3-1005G1

The Core i3-1005G1 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake (Client) (2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1526. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,827 points. Launch price was $281.

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Processing Power

The N250 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i3-1005G1 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the N250 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the N250 versus 3.4 GHz on the Core i3-1005G1 — a 11.1% clock advantage for the N250. The Core i3-1005G1 is built on the Ice Lake (Client) (2019) architecture. In PassMark, the N250 scores 4,773 against the Core i3-1005G1's 4,827 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i3-1005G1. L3 cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the N250 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-1005G1.

Feature	N250	Core i3-1005G1
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz+12%	3.4 GHz
Base Clock	—	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB Intel® Smart Cache+50%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-30%	10 nm
Architecture	—	Ice Lake (Client) (2019)
PassMark	4,773	4,827+1%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	2,319
Geekbench 6 Single	—	603
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,605

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Memory & Platform

The N250 uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i3-1005G1 uses FCBGA1526 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	N250	Core i3-1005G1
Socket	FCBGA1264	FCBGA1526
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-3200 / LPDDR4-3733
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (N250) / VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Core i3-1005G1). The Core i3-1005G1 includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics (Ice Lake)), while the N250 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-1005G1 targets Thin-and-light.