Intel Core i5-1240P vs Intel Core i3-N300

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Performance
Core i5-1240P167% better
13,30036% of 36,991
Core i3-N300
4,98313% of 36,991

The Core i5-1240P has 167% better performance than the Core i3-N300 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core i5-1240P
No data available
Core i3-N300
16.1313% of 121.53

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 i5-1240P CPU

The Intel Core i5-1240P is a 12-core (16-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2022. It is part of Intel's Core i5 lineup, which is based on the Alder Lake-P microarchitecture. The i5-1240P is compatible with Intel BGA 1744 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm manufacturing process. It features the Iris Xe 80EU integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i5-1240P supports DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i5-1240P has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 80 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 1.25 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 12 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i5-1240P features 12 total cores which can process 16 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The 12 cores consist of 4 P-Cores and 8 E-Cores. P-Cores are designed for high-performance tasks and E-Cores are intended for efficiency and lighter tasks. The base clock speed of the CPU is 1700.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 4.4 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 i5-1240P includes an integrated graphics solution called Iris Xe 80EU. 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 i5-1240P has the 167th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 35.95% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

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.

General Info

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

InfoCore i5-1240PCore i3-N300
ManufacturerIntelIntel
SeriesCore i5Core i3
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2022Q1 2023
Launch Price (MSRP)--$309
Production StatusActiveActive
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core i5-1240P167% better
13,30036% of 36,991
Core i3-N300
4,98313% of 36,991

The Core i5-1240P has 167% better performance than the Core i3-N300 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i5-1240P is ranked 167th with a score of 13,300, and the Core i3-N300 is ranked 408th with a score of 4,983.

Performance per dollar
Core i5-1240P
No data available
Core i3-N300
16.1313% of 121.53

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 0th 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.

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CPUBenchmark Performance
Core Ultra 7 258V13,464+1%
Core i7-10750H13,325+0%
Core i5-1240P13,300
Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U13,259-0%
Core i7-1355U13,147.5-1%
Processor N1006,129-54%
Core i5-7300HQ6,042-55%
Core i3-N3004,983-63%
Core i7-840QM4,686-65%
Core i3-7100H4,559-66%

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 i5-1240P orCore i3-N300
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 i5-1240PCore i3-N300
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
13,300
(+166.91%)
4,983
3DMark Time Spy CPU
5,666.5
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Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
1,566.5
(+276.56%)
416
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
226
(+165.88%)
85
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
10,364
(+269.75%)
2,803
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
2,209
(+189.9%)
762
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
17,244
(+134.42%)
7,356
CPU Mark Single-Thread
3,288
(+82.97%)
1,797
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 i5-1240PCore i3-N300
ManufacturerIntelIntel
FoundryIntelIntel
Process Size10 nm10 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 i5-1240PCore i3-N300
SeriesCore i5Core i3
MicroarchitectureAlder Lake-PAlder Lake-N
CodenameAlder Lake-PGracemont
Memory SupportDDR4-3200, DDR5-4800DDR4-3200, DDR5
Memory ChannelsDual-channelSingle-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 i5-1240PCore i3-N300
Cores128
Threads168
Performance Cores (P-cores)4--
Efficient Cores (E-cores)8--
Clock Speed1700.0 MHz100.0 MHz
Turbo Clock4.4 GHz3.7 GHz
P-core Clock1700.0 MHz--
P-core Turbo Clock4.4 GHz--
E-core Clock Speed1200.0 MHz--
E-core Turbo Clock3.3 GHz--
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier17.0x1.0x
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 i5-1240PCore i3-N300
L1 Cache80 KB96 KB
L2 Cache1.25 MB2 MB
L3 Cache12 MB6 MB
E-core L1 Cache96 KB--
E-core L2 Cache2 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 i5-1240PCore i3-N300
SocketIntel BGA 1744Intel BGA 1264
PCI ExpressPCIe 4.0 x20PCIe 3.0 x9
Thermal Design Power (TDP)28 W7 W
Power Limit 1 (PL1)28 W--
Power Limit 2 (PL2)64 W--
TJ Max100 °C105 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecCore i5-1240PCore i3-N300
Integrated GraphicsIris Xe 80EUUHD Graphics 770
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, AES-NI, TSX, TXT, CLMUL, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, ABM, ADX, RdRand, TBT 2.0MMX, 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.