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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-N305 vs Ryzen 5 3500X

The Core i3-N305 is slower than the Ryzen 5 3500X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Available for $309

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Up to 24% 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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League of Legends2009

Core i3-N305

193FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

236FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-N305

182FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

197FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i3-N305

517FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

524FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core i3-N305

366FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

366FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

216FPS

224FPS

499FPS

559FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-N305

573FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

608FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-N305

201FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

207FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i3-N305

31%

Ryzen 5 3500X

35%

Ryzen 5 3500X ranks 4 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i3-N305

Ryzen 5 3500X

Core i3-N305 has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i3-N305

Ryzen 5 3500X

Core i3-N305 has 2 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-N305

6 MB

Ryzen 5 3500X

32 MB

Ryzen 5 3500X has 26 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-N305

0.1 GHz

Ryzen 5 3500X

3.6 GHz

Ryzen 5 3500X has a 3500% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i3-N305

3.8 GHz

Ryzen 5 3500X

4.1 GHz

Ryzen 5 3500X boosts 8% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i3-N305

15W

Ryzen 5 3500X

65W

Core i3-N305 draws 50W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-N305

Ryzen 5 3500X

$100.00

Core i3-N305Ryzen 5 3500X

Intel BGA 1264

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AM4

Gracemont

Codenamehelp

Matisse

Mobile

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 770

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No Integrated Graphics

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

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3200 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-N305 or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 3500X. It's 13% faster than the Core i3-N305 on average across 100+ games, scoring 35/100 vs 31/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 3500X than Core i3-N305?expand_more

13% 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 Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 3500X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 5 3500X worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 35/100 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 Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-N305 scores 31/100, Ryzen 5 3500X scores 35/100. 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 Ryzen 5 3500X 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 Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 3500X is the stronger pick at 35/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.