i3-N305 vs i7-12700KF

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-12700KF
2021
12 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
21.59
+244%
Core i3-N305
2023
8 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
6.28

Core i7-12700KF outperforms Core i3-N305 by a whopping 244% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-12700KF and Core i3-N305 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2471073
Place by popularitynot in top-10078
Cost-effectiveness evaluation44.07no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency16.3539.62
Architecture codenameAlder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date4 November 2021 (3 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$384$309

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-12700KF 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads208
Base clock speed3.6 GHz0.1 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz3.8 GHz
Bus typeDMI 4.0no data
Bus rate8 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier36no data
L1 cache80K (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2 MB (per module)
L3 cache25 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size215.25 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 i7-12700KF 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
SocketFCLGA1700FCBGA1264
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-12700KF 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++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
GPIOno data+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i7-12700KF and Core i3-N305 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 i7-12700KF and Core i3-N305 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-12700KF and Core i3-N305. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800, DDR4-3200DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GB16 GB
Max memory channels21
Maximum memory bandwidth76.805 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 i7-12700KF and Core i3-N305 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-12700KF 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 Core i7-12700KF 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 Core i7-12700KF and Core i3-N305.

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.

i7-12700KF 21.59
+244%
i3-N305 6.28

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.

i7-12700KF 34293
+244%
i3-N305 9980

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 21.59 6.28
Recency 4 November 2021 3 January 2023
Physical cores 12 8
Threads 20 8
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 15 Watt

i7-12700KF has a 243.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more physical cores and 150% more threads.

i3-N305, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 733.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-12700KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-N305 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-12700KF is a desktop processor while Core i3-N305 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-12700KF and Core i3-N305, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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