Intel Core i3-N305 vs Intel Core i3-1220P

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Intel Core i3-N305 or Intel Core i3-N305 – 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-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.
The Intel Core i3-1220P features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-1220P, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
Intel Core i3-N305 Name Intel Core i3-1220P
Intel Core i N300 Group Intel Core i 1200P/1200U
Mobile Segment Mobile
13 Generation 12
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The Intel Core i3-1220P has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.5 GHz.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
No Hyperthreading Yes
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
None None 2x Golden Cove
None None 1.1 GHz
None None 3.3 GHz
8 Threads 12
1.8 GHz Frequency None
None None 8x Gracemont
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
None None 1.5 GHz
No Overclocking No
8x Gracemont Cores None
None None 4.4 GHz
8 CPU Cores 10
 
 

Internal Graphics

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.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-1220P has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-1220P uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 64 (Alder Lake), which has 512 texture shaders
and 64 execution units.
32 Execution units 64
Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU) GPU name Intel Iris Xe Graphics 64 (Alder Lake)
13 Generation 13
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
12 Direct X 12.1
256 Shaders 512
-- Max. displays --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
10 nm Technology 10 nm
1.25 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2022
 
 

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 VP8 Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 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 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
1 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200
16.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 28 W watts.
None TDP (PL2) 64 W
105 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 28 W
9 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-N305 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.
The Intel Core i3-1220P is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
BGA Socket BGA 1744
8.0 MB L2-Cache 6.5 MB
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
309 $ Release price --
6.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
10 nm Technology 10 nm
Alder Lake N Architecture Alder Lake U
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2022
 
 

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