Xeon w7-2475X vs i3-N305

Aggregate performance score

Core i3-N305
2023
8 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
6.27
Xeon w7-2475X
2023
20 cores / 40 threads, 225 Watt
34.78
+455%

Xeon w7-2475X outperforms Core i3-N305 by a whopping 455% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-N305 and Xeon w7-2475X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1063107
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data58.65
Market segmentLaptopServer
Power efficiency39.5614.63
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-N (2023)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date3 January 2023 (1 year ago)15 February 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$309$1,789

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-N305 and Xeon w7-2475X 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)20 (Icosa-Core)
Threads840
Base clock speed0.1 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz4.8 GHz
L1 cache96 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per module)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)37.5 MB
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Maximum core temperature105 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data76 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-N305 and Xeon w7-2475X 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
SocketFCBGA1264FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt225 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-N305 and Xeon w7-2475X. 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® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX-+
Thermal Monitoring+-
GPIO+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i3-N305 and Xeon w7-2475X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDBno data+
SGXno data-
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-N305 and Xeon w7-2475X are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-N305 and Xeon w7-2475X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size16 GB2 TB
Max memory channels14
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD GraphicsN/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.25 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-N305 and Xeon w7-2475X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-N305 and Xeon w7-2475X integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2160@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-N305 and Xeon w7-2475X integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-N305 and Xeon w7-2475X.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes964
USB revision2.0/3.2no data

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-N305 6.27
Xeon w7-2475X 34.78
+455%

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-N305 9954
Xeon w7-2475X 55249
+455%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.27 34.78
Recency 3 January 2023 15 February 2023
Physical cores 8 20
Threads 8 40
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 225 Watt

i3-N305 has 1400% lower power consumption.

Xeon w7-2475X, on the other hand, has a 454.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 month, and 150% more physical cores and 400% more threads.

The Xeon w7-2475X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-N305 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i3-N305 is a notebook processor while Xeon w7-2475X is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-N305 and Xeon w7-2475X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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