Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U vs Core i5-1030NG7

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U

4 / 4

5,639

+0.7%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Core i5-1030NG7

4 / 8

5,600

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 i5-1030NG7

#722

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1048%

#723

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1033%

#724

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

948%

#725

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

944%

#726

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

935%

#728

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

903%

#729

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

866%

#730

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

864%

#731

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

841%

#734

Core i5-1030NG7

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#744

Pentium 6805

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

98%

#748

Ryzen 3 7320C

MSRP: $299|Avg: $200

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-1030NG7 leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.7% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U	Core i5-1030NG7
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Ice Lake-Y (2020) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U	Core i5-1030NG7
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.

Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U Benchmark Check

Core i5-1030NG7 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U and Core i5-1030NG7

Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U

The Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 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: 5,639 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i5-1030NG7

The Core i5-1030NG7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 March 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-Y (2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1044. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR4-3733. Passmark benchmark score: 5,600 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i5-1030NG7's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U versus 3.5 GHz on the Core i5-1030NG7 — a 2.9% clock advantage for the Core i5-1030NG7 (base: 2 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U uses the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-1030NG7 uses Ice Lake-Y (2020) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U scores 5,639 against the Core i5-1030NG7's 5,600 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-1030NG7.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U	Core i5-1030NG7
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz	3.5 GHz+3%
Base Clock	2 GHz+82%	1.1 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	6 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)+100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	10 nm-29%
Architecture	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)	Ice Lake-Y (2020)
PassMark	5,639	5,600
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,239

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-1030NG7 uses BGA1044 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U	Core i5-1030NG7
Socket	FP5	BGA1044
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR4-3733
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-1030NG7). The Core i5-1030NG7 includes integrated graphics (Iris Plus Graphics G7), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1030NG7 targets Thin & Light Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-1030NG7 rivals Ryzen 5 4500U.