Intel Core i3-N305 vs Intel Core i5-13500TE

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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 i5-13500TE features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-13500TE, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Intel Core i3-N305 Name Intel Core i5-13500TE
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i5
Intel Core i N300 Group Intel Core i 13000
13 Generation 13
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

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 i5-13500TE has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.3 GHz.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
None None 4.5 GHz
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
8 Threads 20
No Hyperthreading Yes
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
None None 1.1 GHz
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
1.8 GHz Frequency None
None None 6x Raptor Cove
8x Gracemont Cores None
No Overclocking No
None None 8x Gracemont
None None 3.1 GHz
8 CPU Cores 14
None None 1.3 GHz
 
 

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 i5-13500TE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-13500TE uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
32 Execution units 32
1.25 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.55 GHz
-- Max. displays --
13 Generation 11
12 Direct X 12
Q1/2023 Release date Q4/2021
10 nm Technology 10 nm
256 Shaders 256
Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 770
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
 
 

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 JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 89.6 GB/s
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
16.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
No ECC Yes
1 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

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 35 W watts.
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
9 W TDP down None
105 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

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 i5-13500TE is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 24.0 MB cache.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
BGA Socket LGA 1700
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2023
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Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
10 nm Technology 10 nm
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
309 $ Release price --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
6.0 MB L3-Cache 24.0 MB
8.0 MB L2-Cache 11.5 MB
Alder Lake N Architecture Alder Lake S Refresh
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+