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 i7-10870H

2020

Why buy it

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Draws 45W instead of 65W, a 20W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 630, while Ryzen 3 8300G needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 3 8300G across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (14,087 vs 14,113).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 33.8 vs 80.2 PassMark/$ ($417 MSRP vs $176 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on BGA1440 with DDR4, while Ryzen 3 8300G moves to AM5 and DDR5.

Ryzen 3 8300G

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.7% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $241 less on MSRP ($176 MSRP vs $417 MSRP).
✅Delivers 137.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 80.2 vs 33.8 PassMark/$ ($176 MSRP vs $417 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of BGA1440 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌44.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 45W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-10870H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i7-10870H

2020

Ryzen 3 8300G

2024

Why buy it

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Draws 45W instead of 65W, a 20W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 630, while Ryzen 3 8300G needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.7% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $241 less on MSRP ($176 MSRP vs $417 MSRP).
✅Delivers 137.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 80.2 vs 33.8 PassMark/$ ($176 MSRP vs $417 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of BGA1440 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 3 8300G across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (14,087 vs 14,113).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 33.8 vs 80.2 PassMark/$ ($417 MSRP vs $176 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on BGA1440 with DDR4, while Ryzen 3 8300G moves to AM5 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌44.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 45W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-10870H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 3 8300G better than Core i7-10870H?

Yes. Ryzen 3 8300G is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 6.7% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.2% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 3 8300G is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 6.7% more average FPS across 2 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 3 8300G is the better fit. You are getting 0.2% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

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

Ryzen 3 8300G is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 3 8300G is $241 cheaper on MSRP at $176 MSRP versus $417 MSRP, and it gives you a 6.7% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 137.4% better value on MSRP (80.2 vs 33.8 PassMark/$), 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 8300G is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2020), a healthier platform with AM5 and DDR5 instead of BGA1440, and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 8 threads instead of 8/16. 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 i7-10870H Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 8300G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-10870H	Ryzen 3 8300G
1080p
low	286 FPS	262 FPS
medium	256 FPS	232 FPS
high	217 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	168 FPS
1440p
low	235 FPS	229 FPS
medium	189 FPS	184 FPS
high	155 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	132 FPS
4K
low	164 FPS	159 FPS
medium	133 FPS	129 FPS
high	103 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	86 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-10870H	Ryzen 3 8300G
1080p
low	253 FPS	347 FPS
medium	208 FPS	280 FPS
high	193 FPS	245 FPS
ultra	172 FPS	206 FPS
1440p
low	217 FPS	286 FPS
medium	183 FPS	238 FPS
high	171 FPS	214 FPS
ultra	149 FPS	176 FPS
4K
low	171 FPS	212 FPS
medium	148 FPS	183 FPS
high	141 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	122 FPS	124 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-10870H	Ryzen 3 8300G
1080p
low	352 FPS	353 FPS
medium	352 FPS	353 FPS
high	352 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	352 FPS	353 FPS
1440p
low	352 FPS	353 FPS
medium	352 FPS	353 FPS
high	352 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	352 FPS	353 FPS
4K
low	352 FPS	353 FPS
medium	352 FPS	353 FPS
high	352 FPS	352 FPS
ultra	325 FPS	292 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-10870H	Ryzen 3 8300G
1080p
low	352 FPS	353 FPS
medium	352 FPS	353 FPS
high	352 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	352 FPS	353 FPS
1440p
low	352 FPS	353 FPS
medium	352 FPS	353 FPS
high	352 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	352 FPS	353 FPS
4K
low	352 FPS	353 FPS
medium	352 FPS	353 FPS
high	352 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	352 FPS	353 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-10870H and Ryzen 3 8300G

Core i7-10870H

The Core i7-10870H 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 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: 14,087 points. Launch price was $149.

Ryzen 3 8300G

The Ryzen 3 8300G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 14,113 points. Launch price was $176.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-10870H packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 3 8300G offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i7-10870H has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-10870H versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 3 8300G — a 2.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 8300G (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i7-10870H uses the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 8300G uses Phoenix2 (2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-10870H scores 14,087 against the Ryzen 3 8300G's 14,113 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 3 8300G. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-10870H vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 8300G.

Feature	Core i7-10870H	Ryzen 3 8300G
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+100%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz	4.9 GHz+2%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	3.4 GHz+55%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+50%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1 MB (per core)+300%
Process	14 nm	4 nm-71%
Architecture	Comet Lake-H (2020)	Phoenix2 (2024)
PassMark	14,087	14,113
Cinebench R23 Multi	9,594	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,228	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	6,822	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-10870H uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 8300G uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-10870H	Ryzen 3 8300G
Socket	BGA1440	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2933	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-10870H) / not specified (Ryzen 3 8300G). The Core i7-10870H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen 3 8300G requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-10870H targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i7-10870H rivals Ryzen 7 4800H.

Feature	Core i7-10870H	Ryzen 3 8300G
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 630	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	—
Target Use	Gaming	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-10870H launched at $417 MSRP, while the Ryzen 3 8300G debuted at $176. On MSRP ($417 vs $176), the Ryzen 3 8300G is $241 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-10870H delivers 33.8 pts/$ vs 80.2 pts/$ for the Ryzen 3 8300G — making the Ryzen 3 8300G the 81.4% better value option.