AMD Ryzen 3 7320U vs Intel Core i3-N305

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AMD Ryzen 3 7320U or AMD Ryzen 3 7320U – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 3 7320U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2022 and belongs to the 6 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 7320U, you'll need a motherboard with a FT6 socket.
The Intel Core i3-N305 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-N305, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA socket.
AMD Ryzen 7020U Group Intel Core i N300
6 Generation 13
AMD Ryzen 3 7320U Name Intel Core i3-N305
Mobile Segment Mobile
AMD Ryzen 3 Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 3 7320U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 7320U is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-N305 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-N305 is 1.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.2 GHz
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2.4 GHz Frequency 1.8 GHz
4 CPU Cores 8
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading No
4x Zen 2 Cores 8x Gracemont
8 Threads 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 3 7320U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 3 7320U uses the AMD Radeon 610M Graphics, which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-N305 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-N305 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU), which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
1.9 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.25 GHz
6 nm Technology 10 nm
12 Direct X 12
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
2 Execution units 32
Q3/2022 Release date Q1/2023
AMD Radeon 610M Graphics GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU)
128 Shaders 256
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
9 Generation 13
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 44.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
LPDDR5-5500 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800
44.0 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
2 Memory channels 1
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
8 W TDP down 9 W
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
100 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 3 7320U is manufactured using a 6 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-N305 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
6 nm Technology 10 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2
100-000000676 Part Number --
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Q3/2022 Release date Q1/2023
-- Release price 309 $
2.0 MB L2-Cache 8.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
4.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
FT6 Socket BGA
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Mendocino (Zen 2) Architecture Alder Lake N