Core i3-N305 vs Core i9-11900H

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-11900H
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 35 Watt
13.36
+105%

i9-11900H outperforms i3-N305 by a whopping 105% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-11900H and Core i3-N305 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking524982
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesTiger Lakeno data
Architecture codenameTiger Lake-H (2021)Alder Lake-N
Release date11 May 2021 (3 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i9-11900H 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads168
Base clock speed2.5 GHz0.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.9 GHz3.8 GHz
L1 cache96K (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2 MB (per module)
L3 cache24 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm SuperFinIntel 7 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-11900H 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
SocketFCBGA1787FCBGA1264
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-11900H 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® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
GPIOno data+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
StatusDiscontinuedLaunched

Security technologies

Core i9-11900H and Core i3-N305 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
Secure Key+no data
SGX-no data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-11900H 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 i9-11900H and Core i3-N305. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GB16 GB
Max memory channels21
Maximum memory bandwidth51.2 GB/sno data
ECC memory support--

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel® ProcessorsIntel UHD Graphics
Quick Sync Video++
Graphics max frequency1.45 GHz1.25 GHz
Execution Units3232

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-11900H and Core i3-N305 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported43

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-11900H and Core i3-N305 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@60Hz4096 x 2160@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680x4320@60Hz4096 x 2160@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-11900H and Core i3-N305 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.112.1
OpenGL4.64.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-11900H and Core i3-N305.

PCIe version4.03.0
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.

i9-11900H 13.36
+105%
i3-N305 6.53

Core i9-11900H outperforms Core i3-N305 by 105% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i9-11900H 20662
+105%
i3-N305 10095

Core i9-11900H outperforms Core i3-N305 by 105% in Passmark.

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

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

Benchmark coverage: 15%

i9-11900H 2148
+159%
i3-N305 829

Core i9-11900H outperforms Core i3-N305 by 159% in Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 15%

i9-11900H 241
+46.3%
i3-N305 165

Core i9-11900H outperforms Core i3-N305 by 46% in Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.36 6.53
Recency 11 May 2021 3 January 2023
Threads 16 8
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 15 Watt

The Core i9-11900H is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-N305 in performance tests.


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