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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-N305 vs Core i7-10700

The Core i3-N305 is slower than the Core i7-10700 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Is 2 years and 9 months newer
Available for $309

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Up to 27% faster on average across 100+ games

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Fortnite2017

Core i3-N305

325FPS

Core i7-10700

329FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

202FPS

209FPS

510FPS

577FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i3-N305

201FPS

Core i7-10700

250FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-N305

579FPS

Core i7-10700

620FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i3-N305

518FPS

Core i7-10700

527FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-N305

606FPS

Core i7-10700

650FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core i3-N305

365FPS

Core i7-10700

367FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i3-N305

30%

Core i7-10700

36%

Core i7-10700 ranks 6 points higher.

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Threadshelp

Core i7-10700 has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-N305

6 MB

Core i7-10700

16 MB

Core i7-10700 has 10 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-N305

0.1 GHz

Core i7-10700

2.9 GHz

Core i7-10700 has a 2800% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i3-N305

3.8 GHz

Core i7-10700

4.8 GHz

Core i7-10700 boosts 26% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i3-N305

15W

Core i7-10700

65W

Core i3-N305 draws 50W less power.

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Core i3-N305

Core i7-10700

$298.02

Core i3-N305Core i7-10700

Intel BGA 1264

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LGA1200

Gracemont

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Comet Lake

Mobile

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 770

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UHD Graphics 630

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

RAMhelp

2933 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-N305 or Core i7-10700?expand_more

The Core i7-10700. It's 20% faster than the Core i3-N305 on average across 100+ games, scoring 36/100 vs 30/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i7-10700 than Core i3-N305?expand_more

20% 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 i7-10700?expand_more

The Core i7-10700 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i7-10700 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 36/100 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 i7-10700?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-N305 scores 30/100, Core i7-10700 scores 36/100. 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 i7-10700 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 i7-10700?expand_more

The Core i7-10700 is the stronger pick at 36/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.