CPU
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Core i3-N300
EPYC 8324PN
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i3-N300 is positioned at rank 761 and the EPYC 8324PN is on rank 613, so the EPYC 8324PN offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-N300
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 8324PN
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-N300 | EPYC 8324PN |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($309) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-N (2023) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Siena (2023−2024) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-N300 | EPYC 8324PN |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($309) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-N300 and EPYC 8324PN
Core i3-N300
The Core i3-N300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-N (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 0.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per module). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 8,283 points. Launch price was $309.
EPYC 8324PN
The EPYC 8324PN is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 18 September 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Siena (2023−2024) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.05 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 8,375 points. Launch price was $2,125.
Processing Power
The Core i3-N300 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the EPYC 8324PN offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the EPYC 8324PN has 24 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i3-N300 versus 3 GHz on the EPYC 8324PN — a 23.5% clock advantage for the Core i3-N300 (base: 0.1 GHz vs 2.05 GHz). The Core i3-N300 uses the Alder Lake-N (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 8324PN uses Siena (2023−2024) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-N300 scores 8,283 against the EPYC 8324PN's 8,375 — a 1.1% lead for the EPYC 8324PN. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-N300 vs 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 8324PN.
| Feature | Core i3-N300 | EPYC 8324PN |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8 | 32 / 64+300% |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+27% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 0.1 GHz | 2.05 GHz+1950% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 128 MB (total)+2033% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per module)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 5 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-N (2023) | Siena (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 8,283 | 8,375+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-N300 uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 8324PN uses SP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-N300 | EPYC 8324PN |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1264 | SP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
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