CPU comparison with benchmarks
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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 Processor N50 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently. It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Processor N series. To use the Intel Processor N50, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA socket.
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Mobile |
Segment |
Mobile |
Intel Core i3-N305 |
Name |
Intel Processor N50 |
Intel Core i N300 |
Group |
Intel Processor N50/N100/N200 |
13 |
Generation |
13 |
Intel Core i3 |
Family |
Intel Processor N |
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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 Processor N50 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Processor N50 is 1.8 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
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No |
Overclocking |
No |
3.8 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (1 core) |
3.4 GHz |
8 |
Threads |
2 |
No |
Hyperthreading |
No |
8x Gracemont |
Cores |
2x Gracemont |
1.8 GHz |
Frequency |
1.8 GHz |
8 |
CPU Cores |
2 |
normal |
Core architecture |
normal |
3.2 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (all cores) |
3.2 GHz |
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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 Processor N50 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the Intel Processor N50 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (16 EU), which has 128 texture shaders and 16 execution units.
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0.3 GHz |
GPU frequency |
0.25 GHz |
32 |
Execution units |
16 |
Q1/2023 |
Release date |
Q1/2023 |
1.25 GHz |
GPU (Turbo) |
0.75 GHz |
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Max. displays |
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256 |
Shaders |
128 |
64.0 GB |
Max. GPU Memory |
64.0 GB |
13 |
Generation |
13 |
12 |
Direct X |
12 |
10 nm |
Technology |
10 nm |
Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU) |
GPU name |
Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (16 EU) |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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AI specifications |
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AI hardware |
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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.
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Decode / Encode |
h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
Decode / Encode |
Decode |
AV1 |
Decode |
Decode / Encode |
VP9 |
Decode / Encode |
Decode |
VC-1 |
Decode |
Decode / Encode |
VP8 |
Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode |
h264 |
Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode |
JPEG |
Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode |
AVC |
Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode |
h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
Decode / Encode |
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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.
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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 |
Yes |
AES-NI |
Yes |
38.4 GB/s |
Bandwidth |
38.4 GB/s |
No |
ECC |
No |
1 |
Memory channels |
1 |
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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 6 W watts.
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15 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
6 W |
9 W |
TDP down |
None |
105 °C |
Tjunction max |
105 °C |
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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 Processor N50 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
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Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 |
Operating systems |
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 |
8.0 MB |
L2-Cache |
2.0 MB |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2 |
ISA extensions |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2 |
6.0 MB |
L3-Cache |
6.0 MB |
Q1/2023 |
Release date |
Q1/2023 |
309 $ |
Release price |
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Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
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Part Number |
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BGA |
Socket |
BGA |
Alder Lake N |
Architecture |
Alder Lake N |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Virtualization |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
10 nm |
Technology |
10 nm |
Monolithic |
Chip design |
Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
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