i3-N305 vs Athlon 64 X2 5000+

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Athlon 64 FX-62 Athlon 64 X2 4400+ Athlon 64 X2 4600+ Athlon 64 X2 4800+ Athlon 64 X2 4000+ Athlon 64 X2 5000+ Athlon 64 X2 5200+ Athlon 64 X2 5400+ Athlon 64 X2 5600+ Athlon 64 X2 6000+ Athlon 64 X2 6400+ BE
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Core i3-N300 Core i3-N305 Processor N95 Processor N97 Processor N100 Processor N200

Aggregate performance score

Athlon 64 X2 5000+
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 89 Watt
0.50
Core i3-N305
2023
8 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
6.29
+1158%

Core i3-N305 outperforms Athlon 64 X2 5000+ by a whopping 1158% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

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i3-N305 i3-N305

Primary details

Comparing Athlon 64 X2 5000+ and Core i3-N305 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking28961075
Place by popularitynot in top-10078
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency0.5339.68
Architecture codenameWindsor (2006−2007)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release dateMay 2006 (18 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$309

Detailed specifications

Athlon 64 X2 5000+ and Core i3-N305 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads28
Base clock speedno data0.1 GHz
Boost clock speed2.6 GHz3.8 GHz
L1 cache256 KB96 KB (per core)
L2 cache512 KB2 MB (per module)
L3 cache0 KB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography90 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size220 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
Number of transistors154 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Athlon 64 X2 5000+ and Core i3-N305 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketAM2FCBGA1264
Power consumption (TDP)89 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Athlon 64 X2 5000+ and Core i3-N305. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI-+
FMA-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data-
Thermal Monitoring-+
GPIOno data+

Security technologies

Athlon 64 X2 5000+ and Core i3-N305 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Athlon 64 X2 5000+ and Core i3-N305 are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Athlon 64 X2 5000+ and Core i3-N305. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory sizeno data16 GB
Max memory channelsno data1

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.25 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Athlon 64 X2 5000+ and Core i3-N305 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Athlon 64 X2 5000+ and Core i3-N305 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2160@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data4096 x 2160@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Athlon 64 X2 5000+ and Core i3-N305 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Athlon 64 X2 5000+ and Core i3-N305.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanesno data9
USB revisionno data2.0/3.2

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.

Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Athlon 64 X2 5000+ 0.50
i3-N305 6.29
+1158%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Athlon 64 X2 5000+ 791
i3-N305 9989
+1163%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score 0.50 6.29
Physical cores 2 8
Threads 2 8
Power consumption (TDP) 89 Watt 15 Watt

i3-N305 has a 1158% higher aggregate performance score, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and 493.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-N305 is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon 64 X2 5000+ in performance tests.

Note that Athlon 64 X2 5000+ is a desktop processor while Core i3-N305 is a notebook one.

Should you still have questions on choice between Athlon 64 X2 5000+ and Core i3-N305, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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