Intel Core i3-N300 vs Intel Core i7-1160G7

Processor comparisons 29-09-2022

   Let's say you can't decide which CPU to buy, you can make a decision after reading the detailed tests Intel Core i3-N300 vs Intel Core i7-1160G7 and decide which is better for games or normal use for streaming, machine learning, rendering, programming, video editing. Here is useful information from real streaming and video editing tests or many benchmarks. A thorough analysis of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to understand, is presented in the form of the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests like Handbrake, PCMark 10, Dolphin Emulator, 3DMark, MATLAB, Furmark, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, Blender, AIDA64, PassMark, Prime95, GeekBench 6, 5.2, 7zip, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), UserBenchmark, SuperPi, DaVinci Resolve Studio, VeraCrypt, Blender, RealBench, WPrime, Gears 5.
   Gaming performance of CPUs in:

Grand Theft Auto V
Borderlands 3
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Halo Infinite
Fortnite
Overwatch
Rainbow Six Siege
DOOM: Eternal
Last Man Standing
Cyberpunk 2077
Death Stranding
Apex Legends
Valheim
Fallout 76
Red Dead Redemption 2
Watch Dogs Legion
Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare
Valorant
Assassin's Creed Valhalla

After reading the results of all benchmarks and videos, you already be able to figure out which CPU is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i7-1160G7 or Intel Core i3-N300.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Core i3-N300

54%

Core i7-1160G7

53%

The number of this parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i3-N300 is 1% better than Core i7-1160G7. The data source is several popular tests. More detailed information of the benchmarks is below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i3-N300

52%

Core i7-1160G7

53%

The maximum result in this parameter is 100 percent, which is the performance of the most powerful processor at the moment. And of course, this is a server processor, on which no one will play games. Because the cost of this processor reaches several tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, if you think that the selected CPU has a low game result, just look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the final table below.
List of other games in which CPU comparisons were performed: Hitman 3, Metro Exodus, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, League of Legends (LOL), Ghostrunner, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, NBA 2K20, DOTA 2A, Control, Battlefield V, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Forza Horizon 4, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Half-Life: Alyx, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Horizon Zero Dawn, Monster Hunter World.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	92.1	93.4
Valorant	104.7	106.2
Cyberpunk 2077	58.6	59.4
Apex Legends	98.4	99.8
Call of Duty Warzone	78.5	79.6
Overwatch	84.8	86.0
Red Dead Redemption 2	72.2	73.2
DOOM Eternal	52.4	53.1
Warzone	81.7	82.8
Assassin's Creed	88.0	89.2
Valheim	86.9	88.1

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The tested computers not only did they have different video cards and different amounts of RAM. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: FullHD, 2K or 4K. Therefore, the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. To be sure exactly how much performance the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Core i3-N300

498%

Core i7-1160G7

To make a final decision on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. It is clear that the newer the generation, the better the performance of the processor in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i3-N300 is more energy efficient than the Core i7-1160G7 since it has less power consumption: 7W vs. 0W. Power consumption is especially important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, you need to know its TDP. It is necessary to count so that the TDP data specified in the cooler specification is greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

For example you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for video editing or video rendering, programming, machine learning, streaming, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, to achieve maximum efficiency, the processor turns on all threads and cores that it has. You will find out this data from the benchmark tables below. Before using the data from these tests, be sure to check whether the program you are going to use on your computer supports multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that use only one core to run, and all the benefit of multi-core mode are unused.

Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Core i3-N300	Intel Core i7-1160G7
Cinbench 15 Single-core	201	183
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	1403	1091
Cinbench 20 Single-core	467	434
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	3172	2450
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1079	1053
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	10430	6560

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i3-N300	Intel Core i7-1160G7
Single-Core	2510	2865
Multi-Core	15340	11350

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i3-N300	Intel Core i7-1160G7
Single-Core	1047	1526
Multi-Core	4058	5306

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the processor release date and overclocking capability will be the most useful. The newer the processor, the longer it will last you. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system in the future. The same can be said about overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will still be able to produce maximum FPS even in the newest games. Accordingly, you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The savings are obvious!

	Intel Core i3-N300	Intel Core i7-1160G7
Announcement date	January 25, 2023	January 01, 2021
Type	Laptop	Laptop
Socket	FCBGA1264	FCBGA1598
Core name	Alder Lake-N	Tiger Lake
Architecture	x86	x86
Generation	13	11
Turbo Frequency	3.8 MHz	4.4 MHz
Frequency	1.74 MHz	1.2 MHz
Cores	8	4
Threads	8	8
Bus rate	8 GT/s	2 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	7 nm	10 nm
Transistors count	9800 millions	8200 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	7 W
Memory type	DDR4 3200 MT/s DDR5 4800 MT/s LPDDR5 4800 MT/s	LPDDR4x-4267
Max. Memory	16 Gb	32 Gb
Memory Frequency
Memory bandwidth	45.8 GB/s
L1 cache	384KB
L2 cache	2MB
L3 cache	6 MB	12 MB
Overclocking	No	Yes
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number	Expansion Options

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i3-N300 is 31% better than Core i7-1160G7 in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Core i3-N300 has 4 more core than Core i7-1160G7. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i3-N300 is better: 18
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i7-1160G7 is better: 18
Although it should be understood that the summary data in the table above do not mean that taking them into account you should totally trust a simple comparison of these numbers. Better to watch the video tests and read the reviews of of people who bought Intel Core i3-N300 and Intel Core i7-1160G7 before making a selection which processor to buy for gaming and which not.

Intel Core i3-N300 - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• Intel Core i3-N300 specs and review.

• Intel Core i7-1160G7 specs and review.