Intel Processor U300E vs Intel Core i3-N305

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Intel Processor U300E or Intel Processor U300E – 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 U300E 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 U300E, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
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.
Mobile Segment Mobile
13 Generation 13
Intel Processor U300E Name Intel Core i3-N305
Intel Processor U Family Intel Core i3
Intel Core i 1300P/1300U Group Intel Core i N300
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Processor U300E has 5 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.1 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.
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.
None None 3.2 GHz
None None 3.8 GHz
3.2 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
Yes Hyperthreading No
6 Threads 8
4x Gracemont Cores B None
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
1x Raptor Cove Cores A None
No Overclocking No
1.1 GHz A-Core Frequency None
None None 1.8 GHz
None None 8x Gracemont
4.3 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
0.8 GHz B-Core Frequency None
5 CPU Cores 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Processor U300E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Processor U300E uses the Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (48 EU), which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
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.
384 Shaders 256
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2023
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
13 Generation 13
10 nm Technology 10 nm
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.25 GHz
-- Max. displays --
48 Execution units 32
Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (48 EU) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU)
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
12 Direct X 12
 
 

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 VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 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.
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.
89.6 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 1
64.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
No ECC No
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, LPDDR5-6400, DDR5-5200 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800
 
 

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.
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
100 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
28 W TDP up None
12 W TDP down 9 W
55 W TDP (PL2) None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Processor U300E 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 10.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-N305 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2023
-- Part Number --
Raptor Lake U Architecture Alder Lake N
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
10 nm Technology 10 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 8.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2
-- Release price 309 $
BGA 1744 Socket BGA
10.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
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