Intel Core i3-N305 vs Intel Core i3-N300

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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-N300 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core i3-N300, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3-N305 Name Intel Core i3-N300
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i3
13 Generation 13
Intel Core i N300 Group Intel Core i N300
 
 

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-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
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.8 GHz
8 Threads 8
No Overclocking No
1.8 GHz Frequency 1.8 GHz
8 CPU Cores 8
8x Gracemont Cores 8x Gracemont
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
 
 

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-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
32 Execution units 32
Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU)
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
13 Generation 13
1.25 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.25 GHz
12 Direct X 12
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2023
-- Max. displays --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
256 Shaders 256
10 nm Technology 10 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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-- AI specifications --
 
 

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 AVC Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
 
 

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 Yes
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800
pci PCIe pci
No ECC Yes
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
1 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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 7 W watts.
105 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
9 W TDP down None
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 7 W
 
 

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-N300 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
-- Part Number --
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
BGA Socket BGA
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2023
8.0 MB L2-Cache 8.0 MB
6.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
309 $ Release price 309 $
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Alder Lake N Architecture Alder Lake N
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
10 nm Technology 10 nm
 
 

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