i3-N305 vs Xeon E3-1260L v5

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E3-1260L v5
2015
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
5.18
Core i3-N305
2023
8 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
6.28
+21.2%

Core i3-N305 outperforms Xeon E3-1260L v5 by a significant 21% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E3-1260L v5 and Core i3-N305 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking12031073
Place by popularitynot in top-10078
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.76no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
SeriesIntel Xeon E3no data
Power efficiency10.8939.62
Architecture codenameSkylake-DT (2015)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date19 October 2015 (9 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

Xeon E3-1260L v5 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed2.9 GHz0.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz3.8 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier29no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2 MB (per module)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size122 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
Number of transistors1,750 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E3-1260L v5 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA1151FCBGA1264
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E3-1260L v5 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 Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
GPIOno data+

Security technologies

Xeon E3-1260L v5 and Core i3-N305 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
SGXYes with both Intel® SPS and Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E3-1260L v5 and Core i3-N305 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E3-1260L v5 and Core i3-N305. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size64 GB16 GB
Max memory channels21
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel UHD Graphics
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.25 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E3-1260L v5 and Core i3-N305 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E3-1260L v5 and Core i3-N305 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support-+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4N/A4096 x 2160@60Hz
Max resolution over eDPN/Ano data
Max resolution over DisplayPortN/A4096 x 2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E3-1260L v5 and Core i3-N305 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXN/A12.1
OpenGLN/A4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E3-1260L v5 and Core i3-N305.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes169
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.

Xeon E3-1260L v5 5.18
i3-N305 6.28
+21.2%

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.

Xeon E3-1260L v5 8226
i3-N305 9980
+21.3%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.18 6.28
Recency 19 October 2015 3 January 2023
Physical cores 4 8
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 15 Watt

i3-N305 has a 21.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, 100% more physical cores, and 200% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-N305 is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E3-1260L v5 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E3-1260L v5 is a server/workstation processor while Core i3-N305 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E3-1260L v5 and Core i3-N305, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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