Intel Core i3-N300 vs Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y

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Intel Core i3-N300 or Intel Core i3-N300 – 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-N300 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-N300, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA socket.
Intel Core i3 Family
Mobile Segment --
Intel Core i3-N300 Name Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y
Intel Core i N300 Group
13 Generation --
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-N300 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-N300 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.
8x Gracemont Cores None
2.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
1.8 GHz Frequency None
8 CPU Cores --
normal Core architecture --
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
8 Threads --
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-N300 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-N300 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU), which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y does not have integrated graphics.
1.25 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q1/2023 Release date --
32 Execution units --
12 Direct X --
-- Max. displays --
256 Shaders --
Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU) GPU name
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
13 Generation --
10 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 --
Decode AV1 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

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.
Yes AES-NI No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800 Memory type
pci PCIe pci
1 Memory channels --
Yes ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 7 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.
7 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-N300 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2023 Release date --
BGA Socket
8.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
6.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA)
-- Part Number --
Alder Lake N Architecture --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization
309 $ Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2 ISA extensions
Monolithic Chip design --
10 nm Technology --