Intel Core i3-N305 vs Intel Processor N97

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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 N97 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 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 N97, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA socket.
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Processor N
Mobile Segment Mobile
13 Generation 13
Intel Core i N300 Group Intel Processor N50/N100/N200
Intel Core i3-N305 Name Intel Processor N97
 
 

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 N97 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Processor N97 is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
1.8 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
8x Gracemont Cores 4x Gracemont
8 Threads 4
8 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.4 GHz
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 Processor N97 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Processor N97 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Alder Lake), which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
10 nm Technology 10 nm
12 Direct X 12
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2023
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 1.2 GHz
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
13 Generation 12
-- Max. displays --
256 Shaders 192
1.25 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Alder Lake)
32 Execution units 24
 
 

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

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 12 W watts.
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 12 W
9 W TDP down None
105 °C Tjunction max 105 °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 Processor N97 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
10 nm Technology 10 nm
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2023
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
8.0 MB L2-Cache 4.0 MB
-- Part Number --
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
BGA Socket BGA
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
309 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Alder Lake N Architecture Alder Lake N
6.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB