Intel Core i3-10305 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i3-10305 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i3-10305 4 core processor released in Q1/2021 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2022. |
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Intel Core i3 (205) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (103) |
Intel Core i 10000 (43) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (2) |
10 | Generation | 2 |
Comet Lake S | Architecture | Cortex-X3 / -A715 / -A510 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
-- | Successor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i3-10305 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.80 GHz (4.50 GHz). The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 clocks with 3.36 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i3-10305 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
4 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.80 GHz (4.50 GHz) | A-Core | 3.36 GHz 1x Cortex-X3 |
-- | B-Core | 2.80 GHz 4x Cortex-A715/A710 |
-- | C-Core | 2.00 GHz 3x Cortex-A510 |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Intel Core i3-10305 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon 780 @ 26 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 630 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 740 |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.68 GHz |
1.15 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
9.5 | GPU Generation | 8 |
14 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 2 |
24 | Compute units | -- |
192 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 6 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12.1 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 630 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 740 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i3-10305, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 supports a maximum of 24 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 67.0 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i3-10305 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | LPDDR5X-8400 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 24 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
42.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 67.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i3-10305 has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i3-10305 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i3-10305 has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 4 nm. |
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Intel Core i3-10305 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
14 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv9-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | -- |
LGA 1200 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Android, Windows 10/11 (ARM) |
Q1/2021 | Release date | Q4/2022 |
157 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i3-10305
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz |
Intel Core i3-10305
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz |
Intel Core i3-10305
Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.15 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Qualcomm Adreno 740 @ 0.68 GHz |
Intel Core i3-10305
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz |
Intel Core i3-10305
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz |
Intel Core i3-10305
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz |
Intel Core i3-10305
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz |
Intel Core i3-10305
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz |
Intel Core i3-10305
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
8C 8T @ 3.36 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i3-10305 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
Unknown | Unknown |