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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-N305 vs Core i5-1145G7

The Core i3-N305 is slower than the Core i5-1145G7 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 30% faster on average across 100+ games
Up to 30% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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League of Legends2009

Core i3-N305

199FPS

Core i5-1145G7

253FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i3-N305

217FPS

Core i5-1145G7

227FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i3-N305

518FPS

Core i5-1145G7

528FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-N305

201FPS

Core i5-1145G7

209FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-N305

577FPS

Core i5-1145G7

623FPS

Fortnite2017

325FPS

330FPS

507FPS

581FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-N305

184FPS

Core i5-1145G7

205FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Core i3-N305

30%

Core i5-1145G7

43%

Core i5-1145G7 ranks 13 points higher.

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Core i3-N305

Core i5-1145G7

Core i3-N305 has 4 more cores.

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6 MB

8 MB

Core i5-1145G7 has 2 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i3-N305

0.1 GHz

Core i5-1145G7

2.6 GHz

Core i5-1145G7 has a 2500% higher base clock.

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Core i3-N305

3.8 GHz

Core i5-1145G7

4.4 GHz

Core i5-1145G7 boosts 16% higher.

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Core i3-N305

15W

Core i5-1145G7

28W

Core i3-N305 draws 13W less power.

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Core i3-N305

Core i5-1145G7

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Intel BGA 1264

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Intel BGA 1449

Gracemont

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Tiger Lake-U

Mobile

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Mobile

UHD Graphics 770

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Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EU

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

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3200 MHz (DDR4), 4267 MHz (LPDDR4X)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-N305 or Core i5-1145G7?expand_more

The Core i5-1145G7. It's 43% faster than the Core i3-N305 on average across 100+ games, scoring 43/100 vs 30/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-1145G7 than Core i3-N305?expand_more

43% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i3-N305 or Core i5-1145G7?expand_more

The Core i5-1145G7 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i5-1145G7 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 43/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-N305 and Core i5-1145G7?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-N305 scores 30/100, Core i5-1145G7 scores 43/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i3-N305 or Core i5-1145G7 bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i3-N305 or Core i5-1145G7?expand_more

The Core i5-1145G7 is the stronger pick at 43/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.