Core i7-8559U vs Core i3-N300

CPU

GPU

Core i7-8559U

4 Cores8 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2018

Core i3-N300

8 Cores8 Thrd0 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-8559U

4 / 8

8,274

0.0%

8,283

+0.1%

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 i7-8559U is positioned at rank 815 and the Core i3-N300 is on rank 761, so the Core i3-N300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 i7-8559U

#803

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1241%

#804

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1223%

#805

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1123%

#806

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1118%

#807

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1107%

#809

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1069%

#810

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1025%

#811

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1024%

#812

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

996%

#815

Core i7-8559U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#818

Core i7-8709G

MSRP: $338|Avg: $150

99%

#819

Celeron M 560

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

99%

#824

Celeron Dual-Core T3000

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

95%

#825

Pentium P6100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16.39

95%

#828

Celeron M 575

MSRP: $86|Avg: $12

94%

#829

Core i7-10710U

MSRP: $415|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-N300

#749

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1094%

#750

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1078%

#751

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

990%

#752

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

985%

#753

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

976%

#755

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

943%

#756

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

904%

#757

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

903%

#758

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

878%

#761

Core i3-N300

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

100%

#767

Core i7-1250U

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

99%

#772

Core i7-9750HF

MSRP: $395|Avg: $395

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i7-8559U leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i3-N300 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i7-8559U	Core i3-N300
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($309)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-N (2023) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-8559U	Core i3-N300
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($309)

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.

Core i7-8559U Benchmark Check

Core i3-N300 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-8559U and Core i3-N300

Core i7-8559U

The Core i7-8559U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 5 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,274 points. Launch price was $431.

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.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-8559U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i3-N300 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Core i3-N300 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i7-8559U versus 3.8 GHz on the Core i3-N300 — a 16.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-8559U (base: 2.7 GHz vs 0.1 GHz). The Core i7-8559U uses the Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-N300 uses Alder Lake-N (2023) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-8559U scores 8,274 against the Core i3-N300's 8,283 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i3-N300. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-8559U vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-N300.

Feature	Core i7-8559U	Core i3-N300
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	8 / 8+100%
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz+18%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	2.7 GHz+2600%	0.1 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+33%	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	2 MB (per module)+700%
Process	14 nm	Intel 7 nm-50%
Architecture	Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019)	Alder Lake-N (2023)
PassMark	8,274	8,283

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-8559U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-N300 uses FCBGA1264 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.