Intel Core Ultra 7 258V vs Intel Core i3-N305

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Performance
Core Ultra 7 258V51% better
13,46436% of 36,991
Core i3-N305
8,92624% of 36,991

The Core Ultra 7 258V has 51% better performance than the Core i3-N305 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core Ultra 7 258V
No data available
Core i3-N305
28.8924% of 121.53

The Core i3-N305 has 24% 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 Ultra 7 258V CPU

The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V is a 8-core (8-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q3 2024. It is part of Intel's Ultra 7 lineup, which is based on the Lunar Lake microarchitecture. The Ultra 7 258V is compatible with Intel BGA 2833 motherboards and is fabricated on TSMC's 3 nm manufacturing process. It features the Arc 140V integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Core Ultra 7 258V has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 192 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 2.5 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 Ultra 7 258V 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 8 cores consist of 4 P-Cores and 4 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 2.2 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.8 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 Core Ultra 7 258V includes an integrated graphics solution called Arc 140V. 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 Ultra 7 258V has the 164th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 36.40% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Core i3-N305 CPU

The Intel Core i3-N305 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-N305 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-N305 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-N305 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-N305 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 3.8 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 Core i3-N305 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-N305 has the 280th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 24.13% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 8,926 score and $309 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 28.89. This is the 124th 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 Ultra 7 258VCore i3-N305
ManufacturerIntelIntel
SeriesUltra 7Core i3
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ3 2024Q1 2023
Launch Price (MSRP)--$309
Production StatusActiveActive
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core Ultra 7 258V51% better
13,46436% of 36,991
Core i3-N305
8,92624% of 36,991

The Core Ultra 7 258V has 51% better performance than the Core i3-N305 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core Ultra 7 258V is ranked 164th with a score of 13,464, and the Core i3-N305 is ranked 280th with a score of 8,926.

Performance per dollar
Core Ultra 7 258V
No data available
Core i3-N305
28.8924% of 121.53

The Core i3-N305 has 55% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core i3-N305's 28.89 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.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core Ultra 7 258V or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Ryzen 5 5600H13,568+1%
Core i5-1350P13,511+0%
Core Ultra 7 258V13,464
Core i7-10750H13,325-1%
Core i5-1240P13,300-1%
Xeon E3-1505M v59,332-31%
Core i7-7820HQ9,118.5-32%
Core i3-N3058,926-34%
Core i7-7700HQ8,833-34%
Core i7-4930MX8,727.5-35%

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 Ultra 7 258V orCore i3-N305
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i7-1370P37.17+29%
Core i7-10875H36.94+28%
Core i5-11300H34.08+18%
Core i5-1135G730.6+6%
Core i5-1038NG729.38+2%
Core i3-N30528.89
Core i7-1365U28.34-2%
Core i7-1355U28.03-3%
Xeon E-2276M27.93-3%
Core i7-11370H27.51-5%

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 Ultra 7 258VCore i3-N305
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
13,464
(+50.84%)
8,926
3DMark Time Spy CPU
5,439
(+55.71%)
3,493
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
1,550
(+86.97%)
829
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
258
(+56.65%)
164.7
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
10,730
(+126.99%)
4,727
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
2,679
(+103.26%)
1,318
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
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10,095
CPU Mark Single-Thread
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2,227
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 Ultra 7 258VCore i3-N305
ManufacturerIntelIntel
FoundryTSMCIntel
Process Size3 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 Ultra 7 258VCore i3-N305
SeriesUltra 7Core i3
MicroarchitectureLunar LakeAlder Lake-N
CodenameLunar LakeGracemont
Memory Support--DDR4-3200, 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 Ultra 7 258VCore i3-N305
Cores88
Threads88
Performance Cores (P-cores)4--
Efficient Cores (E-cores)4--
Clock Speed2.2 GHz100.0 MHz
Turbo Clock4.8 GHz3.8 GHz
P-core Clock2.2 GHz--
P-core Turbo Clock4.8 GHz--
E-core Clock Speed2.2 GHz--
E-core Turbo Clock3.7 GHz--
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier22.0x1.0x
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 Ultra 7 258VCore i3-N305
L1 Cache192 KB96 KB
L2 Cache2.5 MB2 MB
L3 Cache12 MB6 MB
E-core L1 Cache96 KB--
E-core L2 Cache4 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 Ultra 7 258VCore i3-N305
SocketIntel BGA 2833Intel BGA 1264
PCI ExpressPCIe 5.0 x4, PCIe 4.0 x4PCIe 3.0 x9
Thermal Design Power (TDP)17 W15 W
TJ Max100 °C105 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecCore Ultra 7 258VCore i3-N305
Integrated GraphicsArc 140VUHD 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, VNNI, DLBoost 4.0, TBT 3.0MMX, 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.