i3-N305 vs i3-12300T

Aggregate performance score

Core i3-12300T
2022
4 cores / 8 threads, 35 Watt
8.23
+31.3%
Core i3-N305
2023
8 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
6.27

Core i3-12300T outperforms Core i3-N305 by a substantial 31% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-12300T and Core i3-N305 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking9131065
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency22.2539.56
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-S (2022)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release dateJanuary 2022 (2 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$309

Detailed specifications

Core i3-12300T and Core i3-N305 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed2.3 GHz0.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz3.8 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2 MB (per module)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size163 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C105 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-12300T and Core i3-N305 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1700FCBGA1264
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-12300T and Core i3-N305. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
GPIOno data+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i3-12300T and Core i3-N305 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-12300T and Core i3-N305 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-12300T and Core i3-N305. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800, DDR4-3200DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GB16 GB
Max memory channels21
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics 730Intel UHD Graphics
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.45 GHz1.25 GHz
Execution Units2432

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-12300T and Core i3-N305 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported43

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-12300T and Core i3-N305 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hz4096 x 2160@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz4096 x 2160@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-12300T and Core i3-N305 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.1
OpenGL4.54.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-12300T and Core i3-N305.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.03.0
PCI Express lanes209
USB revisionno data2.0/3.2

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-12300T 8.23
+31.3%
i3-N305 6.27

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-12300T 13077
+31.4%
i3-N305 9955

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.23 6.27
Integrated graphics card 4.16 5.58
Physical cores 4 8
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 15 Watt

i3-12300T has a 31.3% higher aggregate performance score.

i3-N305, on the other hand, has 34.1% faster integrated GPU, 100% more physical cores, and 133.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-12300T is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-N305 in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-12300T is a desktop processor while Core i3-N305 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-12300T and Core i3-N305, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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