Core i7-1160G7 vs Ryzen 3 7320U

CPU

GPU

Core i7-1160G7

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2020

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Ryzen 3 7320U

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2022

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-1160G7

4 / 8

8,720

+1.1%

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 i7-1160G7

2020

Why buy it

✅+1.1% higher PassMark.
✅+200% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 4 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 3 7320U across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $426 MSRP, while Ryzen 3 7320U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌Older platform position on FCBGA1598 with DDR4, while Ryzen 3 7320U moves to FT6 and DDR5.

Ryzen 3 7320U

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Newer platform on FT6 with DDR5 support instead of FCBGA1598 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (8,627 vs 8,720).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 12 MB).

Core i7-1160G7

2020

Ryzen 3 7320U

2022

Why buy it

✅+1.1% higher PassMark.
✅+200% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 4 MB).

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Newer platform on FT6 with DDR5 support instead of FCBGA1598 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 3 7320U across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $426 MSRP, while Ryzen 3 7320U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌Older platform position on FCBGA1598 with DDR4, while Ryzen 3 7320U moves to FT6 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (8,627 vs 8,720).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 12 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-1160G7 better than Ryzen 3 7320U?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 3 7320U is ahead with a 8.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-1160G7 pulls ahead with 1.1% better PassMark. Core i7-1160G7 also has the bigger cache pool with 200% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 4 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-1160G7 is the better fit. You are getting 1.1% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 200% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 4 MB).

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

Core i7-1160G7 is the smarter buy today. Core i7-1160G7 is at an unclear MSRP at $426 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 1.1% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Ryzen 3 7320U is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 8.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (20.5 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

Ryzen 3 7320U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2020) and a healthier platform with FT6 and DDR5 instead of FCBGA1598. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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 i7-1160G7 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 7320U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-1160G7	Ryzen 3 7320U
1080p
low	169 FPS	168 FPS
medium	138 FPS	134 FPS
high	108 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	84 FPS
1440p
low	147 FPS	141 FPS
medium	119 FPS	111 FPS
high	94 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	68 FPS
4K
low	83 FPS	65 FPS
medium	73 FPS	55 FPS
high	57 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	34 FPS

Open Core i7-1160G7 Open Ryzen 3 7320U

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-1160G7	Ryzen 3 7320U
1080p
low	168 FPS	216 FPS
medium	138 FPS	216 FPS
high	127 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	172 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	216 FPS
medium	126 FPS	195 FPS
high	118 FPS	177 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	151 FPS
4K
low	116 FPS	171 FPS
medium	100 FPS	151 FPS
high	86 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	105 FPS

Open Core i7-1160G7 Open Ryzen 3 7320U

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-1160G7	Ryzen 3 7320U
1080p
low	218 FPS	216 FPS
medium	218 FPS	216 FPS
high	218 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	218 FPS	216 FPS
1440p
low	218 FPS	216 FPS
medium	218 FPS	216 FPS
high	218 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	218 FPS	216 FPS
4K
low	218 FPS	216 FPS
medium	218 FPS	216 FPS
high	218 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	218 FPS	216 FPS

Open Core i7-1160G7 Open Ryzen 3 7320U

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-1160G7	Ryzen 3 7320U
1080p
low	218 FPS	216 FPS
medium	218 FPS	216 FPS
high	218 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	218 FPS	216 FPS
1440p
low	218 FPS	216 FPS
medium	218 FPS	216 FPS
high	218 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	218 FPS	216 FPS
4K
low	218 FPS	216 FPS
medium	218 FPS	216 FPS
high	218 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	218 FPS	216 FPS

Open Core i7-1160G7 Open Ryzen 3 7320U

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-1160G7 and Ryzen 3 7320U

Core i7-1160G7

The Core i7-1160G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1598. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,720 points. Launch price was $426.

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

Both the Core i7-1160G7 and Ryzen 3 7320U share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i7-1160G7 versus 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 3 7320U — a 7.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-1160G7 (base: 1.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i7-1160G7 uses the Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Ryzen 3 7320U uses Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-1160G7 scores 8,720 against the Ryzen 3 7320U's 8,627 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i7-1160G7. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,758 vs 1,213, a 36.7% lead for the Core i7-1160G7 that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-1160G7 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 7320U.

Feature	Core i7-1160G7	Ryzen 3 7320U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+7%	4.1 GHz
Base Clock	1.2 GHz	2.4 GHz+100%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+200%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512 kB (per core)
Process	10 nm SuperFin	6 nm-40%
Architecture	Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021)	Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022)
PassMark	8,720+1%	8,627
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	4,907
Geekbench 6 Single	1,758+45%	1,213
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	3,589

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-1160G7 uses the FCBGA1598 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 3 7320U uses FT6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR4x-4267 on the Core i7-1160G7 versus LPDDR5-5500 on the Ryzen 3 7320U — the Ryzen 3 7320U supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i7-1160G7 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 4 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Tiger Lake-UP3 (Core i7-1160G7) and FT6 (Ryzen 3 7320U).

Feature	Core i7-1160G7	Ryzen 3 7320U
Socket	FCBGA1598	FT6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR4x-4267	LPDDR5-5500+25%
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB+100%	16 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	4	4

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Core i7-1160G7 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-1160G7) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 3 7320U). Both include integrated graphics — Iris Xe Graphics 96EU (Core i7-1160G7) and Radeon 610M (Ryzen 3 7320U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-1160G7 targets Premium Ultrabook/Tablet, Ryzen 3 7320U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i7-1160G7 rivals Ryzen 7 4800U; Ryzen 3 7320U rivals Core i3-1215U.

Feature	Core i7-1160G7	Ryzen 3 7320U
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Iris Xe Graphics 96EU	Radeon 610M
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	AMD-V
Target Use	Premium Ultrabook/Tablet	Budget