Core i3-N305 vs Ryzen 3 5300U

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-N305

8 / 8

9,600

+1.6%

9,453

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

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. The Core i3-N305 is positioned at rank #681 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-N305

#669

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

944%

#670

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

930%

#671

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

854%

#672

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

850%

#673

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

843%

#675

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

814%

#676

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

780%

#677

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

779%

#678

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

758%

#681

Core i3-N305

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

100%

#695

Processor N95

MSRP: $160|Avg: $80

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Core i3-N305 shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Core i3-N305	Ryzen 3 5300U
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($309)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-N (2023) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i3-N305	Ryzen 3 5300U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($309)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-N305 and Ryzen 3 5300U

Core i3-N305

The Core i3-N305 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): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 9,600 points. Launch price was $309.

Ryzen 3 5300U

The Ryzen 3 5300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 9,453 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-N305 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 3 5300U offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i3-N305 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i3-N305 versus 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen 3 5300U — identical boost frequencies (base: 0.1 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i3-N305 uses the Alder Lake-N (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 3 5300U uses Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-N305 scores 9,600 against the Ryzen 3 5300U's 9,453 — a 1.5% lead for the Core i3-N305. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-N305 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 5300U.

Feature	Core i3-N305	Ryzen 3 5300U
Cores / Threads	8 / 8+100%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	0.1 GHz	2.6 GHz+2500%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)+50%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per module)+300%	512K (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-N (2023)	Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021)
PassMark	9,600+2%	9,453
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	5,522
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,457
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	3,526

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-N305 uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 3 5300U uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-N305	Ryzen 3 5300U
Socket	FCBGA1264	FP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	12

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i3-N305) / Yes (Ryzen 3 5300U). The Ryzen 3 5300U includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 6), while the Core i3-N305 requires a dedicated GPU.