Intel Core i3-N300 vs Intel Core i7-6820HK

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Performance
Core i3-N300
4,98313% of 36,991
Core i7-6820HK90% better
9,46826% of 36,991

The Core i7-6820HK has 90% 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
Core i7-6820HK
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 Intel Core i7-6820HK CPU

The Intel Core i7-6820HK is a 4-core (8-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The i7-6820HK is compatible with FCBGA1440 motherboards and is fabricated on a 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD Graphics 530 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Core i7-6820HK has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 256 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 1 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 8 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i7-6820HK 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 2700.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 3600.0 MHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i7-6820HK includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD Graphics 530. 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 Core i7-6820HK has the 260th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 25.60% 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-N300Core i7-6820HK
ManufacturerIntelIntel
SeriesCore i3--
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2023--
Launch Price (MSRP)$309--
Production StatusActive--
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core i3-N300
4,98313% of 36,991
Core i7-6820HK90% better
9,46826% of 36,991

The Core i7-6820HK has 90% 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 Core i7-6820HK is ranked 260th with a score of 9,468.

Performance per dollar
Core i3-N300
16.1313% of 121.53
Core i7-6820HK
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
Ryzen 7 4700U9,601.5+93%
Core i7-8706G9,579+92%
Core i7-6820HK9,468+90%
Core i5-1135G79,456+90%
Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U9,440.5+89%
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 orCore i7-6820HK
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-N300Core i7-6820HK
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
4,983
9,468
(+90.01%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
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4,069
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
416
709
(+70.43%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
85
152
(+78.82%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
2,803
3,680
(+31.29%)
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
762
1,102
(+44.62%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
7,356
(+4.58%)
7,034
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,797
1,985
(+10.46%)
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-N300Core i7-6820HK
ManufacturerIntelIntel
FoundryIntel--
Process Size10 nm14 nm

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-N300Core i7-6820HK
SeriesCore i3--
MicroarchitectureAlder Lake-N--
CodenameGracemontSkylake
Memory SupportDDR4-3200, DDR5--
Memory ChannelsSingle-channel--
ECC MemoryNo--

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-N300Core i7-6820HK
Cores84
Threads88
Clock Speed100.0 MHz2700.0 MHz
Turbo Clock3.7 GHz3600.0 MHz
Base Clock100 MHz--
Multiplier1.0x--
Multiplier UnlockedNo--

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-N300Core i7-6820HK
L1 Cache96 KB256 KB
L2 Cache2 MB1 MB
L3 Cache6 MB8 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-N300Core i7-6820HK
SocketIntel BGA 1264FCBGA1440
PCI ExpressPCIe 3.0 x9--
Thermal Design Power (TDP)7 W45 W
TJ Max105 °C100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecCore i3-N300Core i7-6820HK
Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 770Intel HD Graphics 530
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 2.0--

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