Core i9-10880H vs Ryzen 3 8300G

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 i9-10880H

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Draws 2W instead of 65W, a 63W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Older platform position on BGA1440 with DDR4, while Ryzen 3 8300G moves to AM5 and DDR5.

Ryzen 3 8300G

2024

Why buy it

✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of BGA1440 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i9-10880H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (14,113 vs 14,240).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 16 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $176 MSRP, while Core i9-10880H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌3150% higher power demand at 65W vs 2W.

Core i9-10880H

2020

Ryzen 3 8300G

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Draws 2W instead of 65W, a 63W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of BGA1440 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Older platform position on BGA1440 with DDR4, while Ryzen 3 8300G moves to AM5 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i9-10880H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (14,113 vs 14,240).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 16 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $176 MSRP, while Core i9-10880H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌3150% higher power demand at 65W vs 2W.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i9-10880H better than Ryzen 3 8300G?

Yes. Core i9-10880H is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 8.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.9% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i9-10880H is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 8.7% 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, Core i9-10880H is the better fit. You are getting 0.9% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).

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

Core i9-10880H is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 3 8300G makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core i9-10880H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $176 MSRP, and it gives you a 8.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 3 8300G is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (80.2 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds 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) and a healthier platform with AM5 and DDR5 instead of BGA1440. 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 i9-10880H Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 8300G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i9-10880H	Ryzen 3 8300G
1080p
low	269 FPS	262 FPS
medium	240 FPS	232 FPS
high	206 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	168 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	229 FPS
medium	181 FPS	184 FPS
high	151 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	132 FPS
4K
low	158 FPS	159 FPS
medium	128 FPS	129 FPS
high	99 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	86 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i9-10880H	Ryzen 3 8300G
1080p
low	356 FPS	347 FPS
medium	356 FPS	280 FPS
high	326 FPS	245 FPS
ultra	286 FPS	206 FPS
1440p
low	356 FPS	286 FPS
medium	348 FPS	238 FPS
high	301 FPS	214 FPS
ultra	254 FPS	176 FPS
4K
low	273 FPS	212 FPS
medium	242 FPS	183 FPS
high	228 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	124 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i9-10880H	Ryzen 3 8300G
1080p
low	356 FPS	353 FPS
medium	356 FPS	353 FPS
high	356 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	353 FPS
1440p
low	356 FPS	353 FPS
medium	356 FPS	353 FPS
high	356 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	353 FPS
4K
low	356 FPS	353 FPS
medium	356 FPS	353 FPS
high	356 FPS	352 FPS
ultra	309 FPS	292 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i9-10880H	Ryzen 3 8300G
1080p
low	356 FPS	353 FPS
medium	356 FPS	353 FPS
high	356 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	353 FPS
1440p
low	356 FPS	353 FPS
medium	356 FPS	353 FPS
high	356 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	353 FPS
4K
low	356 FPS	353 FPS
medium	356 FPS	353 FPS
high	356 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	353 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-10880H and Ryzen 3 8300G

Core i9-10880H

The Core i9-10880H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,240 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 i9-10880H packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 3 8300G offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i9-10880H has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core i9-10880H versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 3 8300G — a 4% clock advantage for the Core i9-10880H (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i9-10880H uses the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 8300G uses Phoenix2 (2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-10880H scores 14,240 against the Ryzen 3 8300G's 14,113 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i9-10880H. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Core i9-10880H vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 8300G.

Feature	Core i9-10880H	Ryzen 3 8300G
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+100%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+4%	4.9 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	3.4 GHz+48%
L3 Cache	16 MB+100%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	4 nm-71%
Architecture	Comet Lake-H (2020)	Phoenix2 (2024)
PassMark	14,240	14,113

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Memory & Platform

The Core i9-10880H uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 8300G uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.