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
13 Generation 13
Intel Core i3-N305 Name Intel Core i3-N300
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i3
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
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.8 GHz
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
8 Threads 8
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
1.8 GHz Frequency 1.8 GHz
8x Gracemont Cores 8x Gracemont
8 CPU Cores 8
 
 

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

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 / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode AVC 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.
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
1 Memory channels 1
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
No ECC Yes
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800
 
 

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.
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 7 W
105 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
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-N300 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2023
-- Part Number --
Alder Lake N Architecture Alder Lake N
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
10 nm Technology 10 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L2-Cache 8.0 MB
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
309 $ Release price 309 $
BGA Socket BGA
6.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
 
 

Benchmarks