i3-N305 vs i7-13700HX

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-13700HX
2023
16 cores / 24 threads, 55 Watt
21.07
+236%
Core i3-N305
2023
8 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
6.28

Core i7-13700HX outperforms Core i3-N305 by a whopping 236% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-13700HX and Core i3-N305 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2631073
Place by popularitynot in top-10078
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Raptor Lake-HXno data
Power efficiency36.2539.62
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-HX (2023)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$485$309

Detailed specifications

Core i7-13700HX 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads248
Base clock speed2.1 GHz0.1 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz3.8 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)2 MB (per module)
L3 cache30 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size257 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-13700HX 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
SocketFCBGA1964FCBGA1264
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-13700HX 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++
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX+-
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
GPIOno data+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i7-13700HX and Core i3-N305 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-13700HX 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 i7-13700HX and Core i3-N305. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size192 GB16 GB
Max memory channels21
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics for 13th Gen Intel ProcessorsIntel UHD Graphics
Quick Sync Video++
Graphics max frequency1.55 GHz1.25 GHz
Execution Units3232

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-13700HX and Core i3-N305 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported43

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-13700HX 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 i7-13700HX and Core i3-N305 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.112.1
OpenGL4.64.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-13700HX 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.

i7-13700HX 21.07
+236%
i3-N305 6.28

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.

i7-13700HX 33468
+235%
i3-N305 9980

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

i7-13700HX 17038
+87.6%
i3-N305 9081

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

i7-13700HX 3324
+301%
i3-N305 829

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

i7-13700HX 273
+65.5%
i3-N305 165

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i7-13700HX 14695
+216%
i3-N305 4644

Blender(-)

i7-13700HX 159
i3-N305 589
+270%

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

i7-13700HX 1853
+73%
i3-N305 1071

7-Zip Single

i7-13700HX 6202
+51.1%
i3-N305 4105

7-Zip

i7-13700HX 78488
+270%
i3-N305 21239

WebXPRT 3

i7-13700HX 316
+70.4%
i3-N305 185

CrossMark Overall

i7-13700HX 1831
+108%
i3-N305 881

WebXPRT 4 Overall

i7-13700HX 271
+86.2%
i3-N305 145

Blender v3.3 Classroom CPU(-)

i7-13700HX 271
i3-N305 1199
+343%

Geekbench 6.3 Multi-Core

i7-13700HX 14402
+205%
i3-N305 4727

Geekbench 6.3 Single-Core

i7-13700HX 2593
+96.7%
i3-N305 1318

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 21.07 6.28
Physical cores 16 8
Threads 24 8
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 15 Watt

i7-13700HX has a 235.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

i3-N305, on the other hand, has 266.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-13700HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-N305 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-13700HX and Core i3-N305, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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