Intel Processor N50 vs Intel Processor U300

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Intel Processor N50 or Intel Processor N50 – 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 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.
The Intel Processor U300 features 5 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Processor U series.
To use the Intel Processor U300, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Processor N50 Name Intel Processor U300
Intel Processor N50/N100/N200 Group Intel Core i 1300P/1300U
13 Generation 13
Intel Processor N Family Intel Processor U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The Intel Processor U300 has 5 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
None None 4x Gracemont
None None 1x Raptor Cove
No Overclocking No
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2 Threads 6
No Hyperthreading Yes
2x Gracemont Cores None
1.8 GHz Frequency None
None None 0.9 GHz
None None 4.4 GHz
None None 3.3 GHz
2 CPU Cores 5
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
None None 1.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

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.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Processor U300 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Processor U300 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (48 EU), which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
0.25 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
16 Execution units 48
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2023
0.75 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
-- Max. displays --
128 Shaders 384
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
13 Generation 13
12 Direct X 12
10 nm Technology 10 nm
Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (16 EU) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (48 EU)
 
 

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 h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
16.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, LPDDR5-5200, DDR5-5200
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
No ECC No
1 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 6 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 15 W watts.
6 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
None TDP down 12 W
105 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP (PL2) 55 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Processor N50 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 U300 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 10.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
6.0 MB L3-Cache 10.0 MB
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2023
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
BGA Socket BGA 1744
Alder Lake N Architecture Raptor Lake U
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)