Intel Core i3-10305 vs Intel Core i5-11400F

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Intel Core i3-10305 or Intel Core i3-10305 – 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 Intel Core i3-10305 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-10305, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Core i5-11400F features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-11400F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i5
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-10305 Name Intel Core i5-11400F
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Core i 11000
10 Generation 11
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-10305 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-10305 is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-11400F has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-11400F is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4x Cores 6x
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.2 GHz
3.8 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
4 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
8 Threads 12
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-10305 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-10305 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-11400F does not have integrated graphics.
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q4/2017 Release date --
24 Execution units --
12 Direct X --
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders --
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
9.5 Generation --
14 nm Technology --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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 VP8 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode VC-1 --
No AV1 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 41.6 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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
41.6 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-3200
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-10305 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-11400F is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2021 Release date Q1/2021
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1200
0 bytes L2-Cache 3.0 MB
8.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Comet Lake S Architecture Rocket Lake S
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
157 $ Release price 157 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
7270
7270
Intel Core i3-10305
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
4789
4789

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1513
1513
Intel Core i3-10305
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
1188
1188