i3-N300 vs i5-13600KF

Aggregate performance score

Core i5-13600KF
2022
14 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
24.71
+331%

Core i5-13600KF outperforms Core i3-N300 by a whopping 331% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-13600KF and Core i3-N300 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2091143
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation63.79no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Power efficiency12.4574.64
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date27 September 2022 (2 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$294$309

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-13600KF and Core i3-N300 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 cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads208
Base clock speed3.5 GHz0.1 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz3.8 GHz
Bus typeDMI 4.0no data
Bus rate4 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache768 KB96 KB (per core)
L2 cache8 MB2 MB (per module)
L3 cache6 MB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size257 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-13600KF and Core i3-N300 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
SocketFCLGA1700FCBGA1264
Power consumption (TDP)125 W, 181 Watt7 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-13600KF and Core i3-N300. 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++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
GPIOno data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i5-13600KF and Core i3-N300 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-13600KF and Core i3-N300 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-13600KF and Core i3-N300. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5600, DDR4-3200DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800
Maximum memory size192 GB16 GB
Max memory channels21
Maximum memory bandwidth89.604 GB/sno data

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 Core i5-13600KF and Core i3-N300 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-13600KF and Core i3-N300 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 Core i5-13600KF and Core i3-N300 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-13600KF and Core i3-N300.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.03.0
PCI Express lanes209
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.

i5-13600KF 24.71
+331%
i3-N300 5.73

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.

i5-13600KF 37813
+331%
i3-N300 8776

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 24.71 5.73
Recency 27 September 2022 3 January 2023
Physical cores 14 8
Threads 20 8
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 7 Watt

i5-13600KF has a 331.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 75% more physical cores and 150% more threads.

i3-N300, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 months, and 1685.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-13600KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-N300 in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-13600KF is a desktop processor while Core i3-N300 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-13600KF and Core i3-N300, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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