i3-N305 vs M-5Y10c

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Aggregate performance score

Core M-5Y10c
2014
2 cores / 4 threads, 4 Watt
1.19
Core i3-N305
2023
8 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
6.28
+428%

Core i3-N305 outperforms Core M-5Y10c by a whopping 428% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core M-5Y10c and Core i3-N305 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23591074
Place by popularitynot in top-10078
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core Mno data
Power efficiency22.5139.60
Architecture codenameBroadwell-Y (2014)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date27 October 2014 (10 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$281$309

Detailed specifications

Core M-5Y10c 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)
Threads48
Base clock speed0.8 GHz0.1 GHz
Boost clock speed2 GHz3.8 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Multiplier8no data
L1 cache64K (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)2 MB (per module)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size50 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature95 °C105 °C
Number of transistors1300 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core M-5Y10c 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
SocketFCBGA1234FCBGA1264
Power consumption (TDP)4.5 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core M-5Y10c and Core i3-N305. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data
GPIOno data+
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core M-5Y10c and Core i3-N305 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core M-5Y10c and Core i3-N305 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core M-5Y10c and Core i3-N305. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size16 GB16 GB
Max memory channels21
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 5300Intel UHD Graphics
Max video memory16 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency800 MHz1.25 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core M-5Y10c and Core i3-N305 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core M-5Y10c and Core i3-N305 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.42560x1600@60Hz4096 x 2160@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort2560x1600@60Hz4096 x 2160@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core M-5Y10c and Core i3-N305 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/1212.1
OpenGL4.34.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core M-5Y10c and Core i3-N305.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanes129
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.

M-5Y10c 1.19
i3-N305 6.28
+428%

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.

M-5Y10c 1892
i3-N305 9980
+427%

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

M-5Y10c 2726
i3-N305 5651
+107%

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

M-5Y10c 3804
i3-N305 26169
+588%

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 11.5 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R11.5 which uses all the processor threads. A maximum of 64 threads is supported in this version.

M-5Y10c 2
i3-N305 11
+537%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

M-5Y10c 164
i3-N305 829
+405%

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

M-5Y10c 66
i3-N305 165
+150%

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R11.5 is an old benchmark by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version loads a single thread with ray tracing to render a glossy room full of crystal spheres and light sources.

M-5Y10c 0.91
i3-N305 2.05
+125%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.19 6.28
Integrated graphics card 1.04 5.58
Recency 27 October 2014 3 January 2023
Physical cores 2 8
Threads 4 8
Power consumption (TDP) 4 Watt 15 Watt

M-5Y10c has 275% lower power consumption.

i3-N305, on the other hand, has a 427.7% higher aggregate performance score, 436.5% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 8 years, and 300% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Core i3-N305 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core M-5Y10c in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core M-5Y10c and Core i3-N305, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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