Ryzen 7 3780U vs Core i5-1034G1

Ryzen 7 3780U

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4 GHz2019

Core i5-1034G1

4 Cores8 Thrd2 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 7 3780U

4 / 8

7,483

0.0%

Ryzen Embedded R1606G

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Core i5-1034G1

4 / 8

7,550

+0.9%

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 Ryzen 7 3780U is positioned at rank 906 and the Core i5-1034G1 is on rank 784, so the Core i5-1034G1 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 Ryzen 7 3780U

#894

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1568%

#895

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1545%

#896

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1418%

#897

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1412%

#898

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1399%

#900

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1351%

#901

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1296%

#902

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1293%

#903

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1259%

#906

Ryzen 7 3780U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#911

Core i7-6820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#912

Athlon II Neo K325

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

99%

#919

Core i5-8365UE

MSRP: $297|Avg: $297

98%

#921

A6 Pro-7050B

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

97%

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 Trade-off: The Ryzen 7 3780U leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i5-1034G1 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.9% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Ryzen 7 3780U	Core i5-1034G1
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) / 12 nm)	✨ Modern (Ice Lake U (2019−2020) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 7 3780U	Core i5-1034G1
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 7 3780U Benchmark Check

Core i5-1034G1 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 3780U and Core i5-1034G1

Ryzen 7 3780U

The Ryzen 7 3780U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 22 October 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,483 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

Both the Ryzen 7 3780U and Core i5-1034G1 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3780U versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-1034G1 — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 3780U (base: 2.3 GHz vs 0.8 GHz). The Ryzen 7 3780U uses the Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) architecture (12 nm), while the Core i5-1034G1 uses Ice Lake U (2019−2020) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 3780U scores 7,483 against the Core i5-1034G1's 7,550 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i5-1034G1. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 3780U vs 6 MB on the Core i5-1034G1.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3780U	Core i5-1034G1
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4 GHz+11%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz+187%	0.8 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	6 MB+50%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	2 MB+300%
Process	12 nm	10 nm-17%
Architecture	Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020)	Ice Lake U (2019−2020)
PassMark	7,483	7,550
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,475

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 7 3780U) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-1034G1). The Core i5-1034G1 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics G1), while the Ryzen 7 3780U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1034G1 targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-1034G1 rivals Ryzen 5 3500U.