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 Family Intel Core i5
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i N300 Group Intel Core i 13000
13 Generation 13
Intel Core i3-N305 Name Intel Core i5-13500TE
 
 

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.
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
8 CPU Cores 14
No Overclocking No
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
None None 8x Gracemont
No Hyperthreading Yes
None None 6x Raptor Cove
None None 1.3 GHz
None None 1.1 GHz
None None 3.1 GHz
8x Gracemont Cores None
1.8 GHz Frequency None
None None 4.5 GHz
8 Threads 20
 
 

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
12 Direct X 12
Q1/2023 Release date Q4/2021
13 Generation 11
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
32 Execution units 32
256 Shaders 256
1.25 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.55 GHz
10 nm Technology 10 nm
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 770
 
 

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 VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
No ECC Yes
1 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 89.6 GB/s
 
 

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.
105 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 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 i5-13500TE is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 24.0 MB cache.
309 $ Release price --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L2-Cache 11.5 MB
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2023
Alder Lake N Architecture Alder Lake S Refresh
BGA Socket LGA 1700
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
10 nm Technology 10 nm
6.0 MB L3-Cache 24.0 MB