Ryzen 3 7320C vs Core i5-10300H
Ryzen 3 7320C
Core i5-10300H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 Ryzen 3 7320C is positioned at rank 748 and the Core i5-10300H is on rank 390, so the Core i5-10300H offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 7320C
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-10300H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 7320C | Core i5-10300H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) / 6 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-H (2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 7320C | Core i5-10300H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Ryzen 3 7320C and Core i5-10300H
Ryzen 3 7320C
The Ryzen 3 7320C is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 May 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FT6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 8,193 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i5-10300H
The Core i5-10300H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 17 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,209 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 3 7320C and Core i5-10300H share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 3 7320C versus 4.5 GHz on the Core i5-10300H — a 9.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-10300H (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen 3 7320C uses the Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) architecture (6 nm), while the Core i5-10300H uses Comet Lake-H (2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 7320C scores 8,193 against the Core i5-10300H's 8,209 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i5-10300H. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,163 vs 1,533, a 27.4% lead for the Core i5-10300H that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 7320C vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-10300H.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 7320C | Core i5-10300H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz | 4.5 GHz+10% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.5 GHz+4% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 6 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 6 nm-57% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) | Comet Lake-H (2020) |
| PassMark | 8,193 | 8,209 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,163 | 1,533+32% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 7320C uses the FT6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-10300H uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR5-5500 on the Ryzen 3 7320C versus DDR4-2933 on the Core i5-10300H — the Ryzen 3 7320C supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-10300H supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 4 (Ryzen 3 7320C) vs 16 (Core i5-10300H) — the Core i5-10300H offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Ryzen 3 7320C) and HM470,QM480,WM490 (Core i5-10300H).
| Feature | Ryzen 3 7320C | Core i5-10300H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT6 | BGA1440 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5-5500+25% | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 128 GB+700% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 16+300% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: Yes (Ryzen 3 7320C) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-10300H). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon 610M (Ryzen 3 7320C) and UHD Graphics 630 (Core i5-10300H) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-10300H targets Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-10300H rivals Ryzen 5 4600H.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 7320C | Core i5-10300H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 610M | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | Yes | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Performance Laptop |
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