Intel Core i3-N305
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Entry-level

The Intel Core i3-N305 is an entry-level processor. It is a low-power chip (15 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It came out in 2023.

It is currently fitted in 6 laptops from $340, at an average price of $477.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core i3-1215U is 8% faster and its entry price is $20 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Intel Core i3-N305 a good processor?

The Intel Core i3-N305 is an entry-level processor. It is a low-power chip (15 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It ranks 208 of 271 and delivers 15.0% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What year is the Intel Core i3-N305 from?

Intel Core i3-N305 came out in 2023.

What is the AMD equivalent of Intel Core i3-N305?

The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen 3 5300U.

What integrated graphics does the Intel Core i3-N305 have?

The Intel Core i3-N305 has Intel UHD Graphics integrated graphics.

How much does a laptop with the Intel Core i3-N305 cost?

It is currently fitted in 6 laptops from $340, at an average price of $477.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core i3-1215U is 8% faster and its entry price is $20 lower.

Specs

Model i3-N305
Manufacturer Intel
Family Intel Core i3 N-series
Socket BGA 1264
Motherboard chipset Intel SoC
Boost frequency 3,8 GHz
Cores 8
Threads 8
Frequency 1,8 GHz
Cache 6 MB
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 15 W
Configurable TDP-down 9 W
Tjunction 105 °C
Cache type Smart Cache
Coprocessor cores 8

Performance summary

#208 of 271
Relative performance 15.0%
Laptops 6
Price from $340
Average price $477

Recommended alternatives

More powerful, also low-power, with a similar starting price

Our pick Intel Core i3-1215U 16.2% From $320 Intel Core 5 120U 24.2% From $440 Intel Core i5-1335U 22.1% From $481 Intel Core i5-1334U 20.8% From $497 AMD Ryzen 5 5500U 20.2% From $421

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