[ INTEL ]
Processors
Intel Core i3 N305
Overall Score
32/100
[ EXPERT VERDICT · SUMMARY ]
Intel Core i3 N305 is an engineering-tested processors achieving an overall rating of 32/100. It is positioned for balanced everyday compute and power efficiency.
Benchmark Performance Scores
Normalized 0–100 Scale
Efficiency
Rating: Average
60/100
Performance
Rating: Poor
38/100
Detailed Technical Specifications
CPU
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Base Frequency (E) | 1.8 GHz |
| Bus Frequency | 100 MHz |
| E-Cores | 8 |
| E-Threads | 8 |
| L1 Cache | 96K (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 2MB (shared) |
| L3 Cache | 6MB (shared) |
| Multiplier | 18x |
| Total Cores | 8 |
| Total Threads | 8 |
| Turbo Boost Frequency (E) | 3.9 GHz |
| Unlocked Multiplier | No |
GeekBench v6
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Background blur | 25 images/sec |
| Clang compilation | 41.7 Klines/sec |
| File compression | 447.7 MB/sec |
| HTML 5 Browser | 123.7 pages/sec |
| PDF Renderer | 162.8 Mpixels/sec |
| Photo processing | 42.1 images/sec |
| Ray tracing | 7.03 Mpixels/sec |
| Text processing | 167.4 pages/sec |
General
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Codename | Alder Lake |
| Instruction Set | x86-64 |
| Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics (32EU) |
| Model number | i3-N305 |
| Released | January 3, 2023 |
| Type | Laptop |
| Vendor | Intel |
Memory Support
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| ECC Support | No |
| Max. Memory Size | 16 GB |
| Memory Channels | 1 |
| Memory Types | - DDR5-4800- DDR4-3200- LPDDR5-4800 |
Misc
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Official Site | Intel Core i3 N305 official page |
| PCI Express Lanes | 9 |
| PCI Express Version | 3.0 |
| Technologies | - Compute: AVX-VNNI, CLMUL, SHA- Performance: EIST, TBT 2.0- Virtualization: VT-d, VT-x- Security: RDRAND, SGX, TXT |
Package
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Fabrication Process | 10 nm |
| Peak Temperature | 105°C |
| Socket | BGA-1744 |
| TDP (PL1) | 9-15 W (configurable) |
PassMark
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Data compression | 111 MBytes/sec |
| Data encryption | 7.6 GBytes/sec |
| Extended instructions | 5.7B Matrices/sec |
| Find prime numbers | 23M Primes/sec |
| Floating point math | 21.9 GOps/sec |
| Integer math | 32.8 GOps/sec |
| Physics | 527 Frames/sec |
| Random string sorting | 13.8M Strings/sec |
Performance Per Watt
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Blender / Watt | 3.88 PPW |
| Cinebench 2024 / Watt | 16.1 PPW |
| Geekbench 6 Multi / Watt | 351.8 PPW |
| Passmark CPU Mark / Watt | 625.1 PPW |
Recent User Tests
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Date | Benchmark |
| 📘 2025-10-08(Kbzabeto82) | GeekBench |
| 📘 2025-10-13(Aleman82) | GeekBench |
iGPU
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Execution Units | 32 |
| GPU Base Clock | 300 MHz |
| GPU Boost Clock | 1250 MHz |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics (32EU) |
| ROPs | 8 |
| Shading Units | 256 |
| TGP | 15 W |
| TMUs | 16 |
Strengths & Limitations
Key Advantages
- Multi-threaded compute architecture with 8 cores for fast rendering, simulation, and workstation tasks.
- High clock frequencies (3.9 GHz) maximizing single-threaded instructions per cycle in gaming and app launch.
- Generous on-die cache (6MB (shared)) reducing main-memory latency during data-heavy computational loops.
- Modern BGA-1744 platform integration with PCIe 5.0 and DDR5 bandwidth support.
Key Considerations
- Requires compatible modern motherboard chipset and high-bandwidth RAM to realize peak throughput.
- Higher thermal output during all-core AVX/multithreaded stress workloads.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DeviceBenchmark score of the Intel Core i3 N305?
The Intel Core i3 N305 scores 32/100 in DeviceBenchmark testing across our standardized benchmark suite.
Methodology, Provenance & Verification
Score version 2026.1 · Data verified 2026-08-26 · Source: official manufacturer datasheets and standardized reproducible benchmark suites (Geekbench 6, Cinebench R24, 3DMark).