Ryzen 3 2300X vs Core i5-1034G1

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 3 2300X

4 / 4

7,564

+0.2%

Ryzen Embedded R1606G

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Core i5-1034G1

4 / 8

7,550

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1034G1

#772

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1154%

#773

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1137%

#774

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1044%

#775

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1039%

#776

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1030%

#778

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

994%

#779

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

954%

#780

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

952%

#781

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

926%

#784

Core i5-1034G1

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#790

Athlon 64 TF-20

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#795

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

97%

#797

Celeron M 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

96%

#799

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 3 2300X delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-1034G1 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Ryzen 3 2300X	Core i5-1034G1
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($129)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Ice Lake U (2019−2020) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 3 2300X	Core i5-1034G1
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($129)	✅ 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.

Ryzen 3 2300X Benchmark Check

Core i5-1034G1 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 2300X and Core i5-1034G1

Ryzen 3 2300X

The Ryzen 3 2300X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 August 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 7,564 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i5-1034G1

The Core i5-1034G1 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 May 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 0.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB + 6 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 7,550 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 2300X packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i5-1034G1's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 3 2300X versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-1034G1 — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 2300X (base: 3.5 GHz vs 0.8 GHz). The Ryzen 3 2300X uses the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-1034G1 uses Ice Lake U (2019−2020) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 2300X scores 7,564 against the Core i5-1034G1's 7,550 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 3 2300X. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 2300X vs 6 MB on the Core i5-1034G1.

Feature	Ryzen 3 2300X	Core i5-1034G1
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz+17%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+338%	0.8 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	6 MB+50%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	2 MB+300%
Process	14 nm	10 nm-29%
Architecture	Zen+ (2018−2019)	Ice Lake U (2019−2020)
PassMark	7,564	7,550
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,475

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 3 2300X) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-1034G1). The Core i5-1034G1 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics G1), while the Ryzen 3 2300X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1034G1 targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-1034G1 rivals Ryzen 5 3500U.