i3-N305 vs Xeon W-2255

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon W-2255
2019
10 cores / 20 threads, 165 Watt
14.63
+125%

Xeon W-2255 outperforms Core i3-N305 by a whopping 125% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W-2255 and Core i3-N305 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking5151059
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerLaptop
Power efficiency8.0939.57
Architecture codenameno dataAlder Lake-N (2023)
Release date1 October 2019 (5 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$309

Detailed specifications

Xeon W-2255 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads208
Base clock speed3.7 GHz0.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz3.8 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cacheno data96 KB (per core)
L2 cacheno data2 MB (per module)
L3 cache19.25 MB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Maximum core temperature62 °C105 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W-2255 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
SocketFCLGA2066FCBGA1264
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W-2255 and Core i3-N305. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Demand Based Switching+no data
PAE46 Bitno data
GPIOno data+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Xeon W-2255 and Core i3-N305 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon W-2255 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 W-2255 and Core i3-N305. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size1 TB16 GB
Max memory channels41
Maximum memory bandwidth93.85 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

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 Xeon W-2255 and Core i3-N305 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon W-2255 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 Xeon W-2255 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 Xeon W-2255 and Core i3-N305.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes489
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 W-2255 14.63
+125%
i3-N305 6.51

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 W-2255 22387
+125%
i3-N305 9966

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.63 6.51
Recency 1 October 2019 3 January 2023
Physical cores 10 8
Threads 20 8
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 15 Watt

Xeon W-2255 has a 124.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 25% more physical cores and 150% more threads.

i3-N305, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years, and 1000% lower power consumption.

The Xeon W-2255 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-N305 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon W-2255 is a server/workstation processor while Core i3-N305 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon W-2255 and Core i3-N305, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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