Intel Core i3-N300 vs AMD Ryzen 3 5300U

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Performance
Core i3-N300
4,98313% of 36,991
Ryzen 3 5300U60% better
7,95822% of 36,991

The Ryzen 3 5300U has 60% better performance than the Core i3-N300 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core i3-N300
16.1313% of 121.53
Ryzen 3 5300U
No data available

The Core i3-N300 has 13% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.

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Summary

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About the Intel Core i3-N300 CPU

The Intel Core i3-N300 is a 8-core (8-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2023 with a suggested retail price of $309. It is part of Intel's Core i3 lineup, which is based on the Alder Lake-N microarchitecture. The i3-N300 is compatible with Intel BGA 1264 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm manufacturing process. It features the UHD Graphics 770 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i3-N300 supports DDR4-3200, DDR5 memory and features a single-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 1 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i3-N300 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 96 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 2 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 6 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i3-N300 features 8 total cores which can process 8 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 100.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 3.7 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i3-N300 includes an integrated graphics solution called UHD Graphics 770. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Core i3-N300 has the 408th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 13.47% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 4,983 score and $309 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 16.13. This is the 175th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

About the AMD Ryzen 3 5300U CPU

The AMD Ryzen 3 5300U is a 4-core (8-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2021. It is part of AMD's Ryzen 3 lineup, which is based on the Zen 2 microarchitecture. The 5300U is compatible with AMD Socket FP6 motherboards and is fabricated on TSMC's 7 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon Graphics 384SP integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Ryzen 3 5300U supports DDR4 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Ryzen 3 5300U has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 512 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 4 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Ryzen 3 5300U features 4 total cores which can process 8 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.6 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.8 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Ryzen 3 5300U includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon Graphics 384SP. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Ryzen 3 5300U has the 314th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 21.51% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoCore i3-N300Ryzen 3 5300U
ManufacturerIntelAMD
SeriesCore i3Ryzen 3
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2023Q1 2021
Launch Price (MSRP)$309--
Production StatusActiveActive
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core i3-N300
4,98313% of 36,991
Ryzen 3 5300U60% better
7,95822% of 36,991

The Ryzen 3 5300U has 60% better performance than the Core i3-N300 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i3-N300 is ranked 408th with a score of 4,983, and the Ryzen 3 5300U is ranked 314th with a score of 7,958.

Performance per dollar
Core i3-N300
16.1313% of 121.53
Ryzen 3 5300U
No data available

The Core i3-N300 has 30% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core i3-N300's 16.13 performance per dollar ranks it 175th among the other benchmarked CPUs in our database.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i3-N300 or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i5-10400H8,007+61%
Core i7-4710MQ7,979+60%
Ryzen 3 5300U7,958+60%
Core i7-2920XM7,914.5+59%
Core i7-4800MQ7,896+58%
Processor N1006,129+23%
Core i5-7300HQ6,042+21%
Core i3-N3004,983
Core i7-840QM4,686-6%
Core i3-7100H4,559-9%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i3-N300 orRyzen 3 5300U
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i7-3630QM18.4+14%
Core i7-7920HQ17.62+9%
Core i7-4702MQ16.62+3%
Core i7-8665U16.52+2%
Core i7-8565U16.48+2%
Core i3-N30016.13
Xeon E3-1535M v515.84-2%
Core i7-4910MQ15.27-5%
Core i3-8145U15.19-6%
Core i7-4900MQ14.89-8%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkCore i3-N300Ryzen 3 5300U
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
4,983
7,958
(+59.7%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
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3,587
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
416
906
(+117.79%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
85
170
(+100%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
2,803
3,617
(+29.04%)
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
762
1,219
(+59.97%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
7,356
9,681
(+31.61%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,797
2,351
(+30.83%)
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecCore i3-N300Ryzen 3 5300U
ManufacturerIntelAMD
FoundryIntelTSMC
Process Size10 nm7 nm
Transistors--9,800 million

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecCore i3-N300Ryzen 3 5300U
SeriesCore i3Ryzen 3
MicroarchitectureAlder Lake-NZen 2
CodenameGracemontLucienne
Memory SupportDDR4-3200, DDR5DDR4
Memory ChannelsSingle-channelDual-channel
ECC MemoryNoNo

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecCore i3-N300Ryzen 3 5300U
Cores84
Threads88
Clock Speed100.0 MHz2.6 GHz
Turbo Clock3.7 GHz3.8 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier1.0x26.0x
Multiplier UnlockedNoNo

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecCore i3-N300Ryzen 3 5300U
L1 Cache96 KB64 KB
L2 Cache2 MB512 KB
L3 Cache6 MB4 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecCore i3-N300Ryzen 3 5300U
SocketIntel BGA 1264AMD Socket FP6
PCI ExpressPCIe 3.0 x9PCIe 3.0 x12
Thermal Design Power (TDP)7 W15 W
TJ Max105 °C105 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecCore i3-N300Ryzen 3 5300U
Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 770Radeon Graphics 384SP
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AVX-VNNI, AES-NI, EIST, Intel 64, CLMUL, RDRAND, SHA, TXT, SGX, VT-d, VT-x, TBT 2.0MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost 2

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.