Core i3-10300T vs Ryzen 7 3750H

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 i3-10300T

2020

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 630, while Ryzen 7 3750H needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 7 3750H.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,879 vs 7,990).
❌Launch MSRP is still $157 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 3750H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Ryzen 7 3750H

2019

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i3-10300T can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i3-10300T.

Core i3-10300T

2020

Ryzen 7 3750H

2019

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 630, while Ryzen 7 3750H needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 7 3750H.

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,879 vs 7,990).
❌Launch MSRP is still $157 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 3750H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i3-10300T can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i3-10300T.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 3750H better than Core i3-10300T?

Yes. Ryzen 7 3750H is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 2.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 1.4% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 7 3750H is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 2.4% 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 7 3750H is the better fit. You are getting 1.4% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 3750H is the smarter buy by a wide margin for a fresh build. Ryzen 7 3750H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $157 MSRP, and it gives you a 2.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Core i3-10300T only looks stronger on raw value math because it is so cheap, but its absolute performance tier is too low to be the smarter recommendation now. At roughly 7,879 PassMark with 4 cores and 8 threads, it only makes sense as a bare-minimum stopgap or a very constrained existing-platform upgrade.

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

Core i3-10300T is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2020 vs 2019) and 100% larger total L3 cache (8 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 i3-10300T Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 3750H Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i3-10300T	Ryzen 7 3750H
1080p
low	182 FPS	169 FPS
medium	143 FPS	150 FPS
high	114 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	149 FPS	142 FPS
medium	116 FPS	121 FPS
high	91 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	70 FPS	67 FPS
medium	58 FPS	61 FPS
high	46 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	37 FPS

Open Core i3-10300T Open Ryzen 7 3750H

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i3-10300T	Ryzen 7 3750H
1080p
low	197 FPS	200 FPS
medium	185 FPS	179 FPS
high	168 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	131 FPS
1440p
low	193 FPS	178 FPS
medium	160 FPS	153 FPS
high	145 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	118 FPS	116 FPS
4K
low	151 FPS	132 FPS
medium	130 FPS	115 FPS
high	106 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	68 FPS

Open Core i3-10300T Open Ryzen 7 3750H

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i3-10300T	Ryzen 7 3750H
1080p
low	197 FPS	200 FPS
medium	197 FPS	200 FPS
high	197 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	200 FPS
1440p
low	197 FPS	200 FPS
medium	197 FPS	200 FPS
high	197 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	200 FPS
4K
low	197 FPS	200 FPS
medium	197 FPS	200 FPS
high	197 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	200 FPS

Open Core i3-10300T Open Ryzen 7 3750H

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i3-10300T	Ryzen 7 3750H
1080p
low	197 FPS	200 FPS
medium	197 FPS	200 FPS
high	197 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	200 FPS
1440p
low	197 FPS	200 FPS
medium	197 FPS	200 FPS
high	197 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	200 FPS
4K
low	197 FPS	200 FPS
medium	197 FPS	200 FPS
high	197 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	200 FPS

Open Core i3-10300T Open Ryzen 7 3750H

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-10300T and Ryzen 7 3750H

Core i3-10300T

The Core i3-10300T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2020 (5 years ago). It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 7,879 points. Launch price was $149.

Ryzen 7 3750H

The Ryzen 7 3750H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (Zen+) (2019) 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: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,990 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-10300T and Ryzen 7 3750H share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i3-10300T versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3750H — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 3750H (base: 3 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Ryzen 7 3750H is built on the Picasso (Zen+) (2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i3-10300T scores 7,879 against the Ryzen 7 3750H's 7,990 — a 1.4% lead for the Ryzen 7 3750H. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Core i3-10300T vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 3750H.

Feature	Core i3-10300T	Ryzen 7 3750H
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz	4 GHz+3%
Base Clock	3 GHz+30%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB Intel® Smart Cache+100%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	512K (per core)
Process	14 nm	12 nm-14%
Architecture	—	Picasso (Zen+) (2019)
PassMark	7,879	7,990+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	1,313	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	4,090	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-10300T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 3750H uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-10300T	Ryzen 7 3750H
Socket	LGA1200	FP5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	—
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 (Core i3-10300T) / not specified (Ryzen 7 3750H). The Core i3-10300T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen 7 3750H requires a dedicated GPU.