Core i3-1305U vs Ryzen 3 7320U

CPU

GPU

Core i3-1305U

5 Cores6 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2023

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Ryzen 3 7320U

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2022

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-1305U

5 / 6

8,634

+0.1%

8,627

0.0%

FX-6350

Ryzen 3 3350U

Ryzen Embedded V1605B

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i3-1305U

2023

Why buy it

✅+150% larger total L3 cache (10 MB vs 4 MB).
✅400% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 4) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 3 7320U across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (4,388 vs 4,907).

Ryzen 3 7320U

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 10 MB).

Core i3-1305U

2023

Ryzen 3 7320U

2022

Why buy it

✅+150% larger total L3 cache (10 MB vs 4 MB).
✅400% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 4) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 3 7320U across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (4,388 vs 4,907).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 10 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 3 7320U better than Core i3-1305U?

Yes. Ryzen 3 7320U is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 6.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 11.8% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 3 7320U is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 6.2% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 3 7320U is the better fit. You are getting 11.8% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 3 7320U still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 3 7320U is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 6.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i3-1305U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2022) and 150% larger total L3 cache (10 MB vs 4 MB). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

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.

Core i3-1305U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 7320U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i3-1305U	Ryzen 3 7320U
1080p
low	183 FPS	168 FPS
medium	150 FPS	134 FPS
high	122 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	84 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	141 FPS
medium	119 FPS	111 FPS
high	96 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	68 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	65 FPS
medium	72 FPS	55 FPS
high	58 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	34 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i3-1305U	Ryzen 3 7320U
1080p
low	177 FPS	216 FPS
medium	147 FPS	216 FPS
high	133 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	116 FPS	172 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	216 FPS
medium	128 FPS	195 FPS
high	119 FPS	177 FPS
ultra	103 FPS	151 FPS
4K
low	112 FPS	171 FPS
medium	99 FPS	151 FPS
high	85 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	105 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i3-1305U	Ryzen 3 7320U
1080p
low	216 FPS	216 FPS
medium	216 FPS	216 FPS
high	216 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	216 FPS	216 FPS
1440p
low	216 FPS	216 FPS
medium	216 FPS	216 FPS
high	216 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	216 FPS	216 FPS
4K
low	216 FPS	216 FPS
medium	216 FPS	216 FPS
high	216 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	174 FPS	216 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i3-1305U	Ryzen 3 7320U
1080p
low	216 FPS	216 FPS
medium	216 FPS	216 FPS
high	216 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	216 FPS	216 FPS
1440p
low	216 FPS	216 FPS
medium	216 FPS	216 FPS
high	216 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	216 FPS	216 FPS
4K
low	216 FPS	216 FPS
medium	216 FPS	216 FPS
high	216 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	216 FPS	216 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-1305U and Ryzen 3 7320U

Core i3-1305U

The Core i3-1305U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture. It features 5 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 8,634 points. Launch price was $309.

Ryzen 3 7320U

The Ryzen 3 7320U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022) 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: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 8,627 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-1305U packs 5 cores / 6 threads, while the Ryzen 3 7320U offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i3-1305U has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i3-1305U versus 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 3 7320U — a 9.3% clock advantage for the Core i3-1305U (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i3-1305U uses the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 3 7320U uses Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-1305U scores 8,634 against the Ryzen 3 7320U's 8,627 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i3-1305U. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 4,388 vs 4,907 (11.2% advantage for the Ryzen 3 7320U). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,960 vs 1,213, a 47.1% lead for the Core i3-1305U that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,900 vs 3,589 (61.5% advantage for the Ryzen 3 7320U). L3 cache: 10 MB (total) on the Core i3-1305U vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 7320U.

Feature	Core i3-1305U	Ryzen 3 7320U
Cores / Threads	5 / 6+25%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz+10%	4.1 GHz
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	2.4 GHz+50%
L3 Cache	10 MB (total)+150%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512 kB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	6 nm-14%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-U (2023)	Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022)
PassMark	8,634	8,627
Cinebench R23 Multi	4,388	4,907+12%
Geekbench 6 Single	1,960+62%	1,213
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,900	3,589+89%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-1305U uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 3 7320U uses FT6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5200 memory speed. The Core i3-1305U supports up to 96 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 142.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i3-1305U) vs 4 (Ryzen 3 7320U) — the Core i3-1305U offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Raptor Lake-U (Core i3-1305U) and FT6 (Ryzen 3 7320U).

Feature	Core i3-1305U	Ryzen 3 7320U
Socket	FCBGA1744	FT6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200	LPDDR5-5500
Max RAM Capacity	96 GB+500%	16 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	20+400%	4

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-1305U) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 3 7320U). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics (Core i3-1305U) and Radeon 610M (Ryzen 3 7320U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-1305U targets Budget Laptop, Ryzen 3 7320U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Ryzen 3 7320U rivals Core i3-1215U.