Intel Core i7-5960X | Intel Core i3-N305 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-5960X or Intel Core i3-N305 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i7-5960X has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.50 GHz. Up to 64 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-5960X was released in Q3/2014. The Intel Core i3-N305 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.80 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. The Intel Core i3-N305 was released in Q1/2023. |
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Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition (24) | Family | Intel Core i3 (205) |
Intel Core i 5000X (3) | CPU group | Intel Core i N300 (2) |
5 | Generation | 13 |
Haswell E | Architecture | Alder Lake N |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i7-4960X | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-5960X is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.00 GHz (3.50 GHz). The Intel Core i3-N305 has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 1.80 GHz (3.80 GHz). |
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Intel Core i7-5960X | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-N305 |
8 | Cores | 8 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.00 GHz | Frequency | 1.80 GHz |
3.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.80 GHz |
3.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.20 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU) |
GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.25 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 13 |
Technology | 10 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 32 |
-- | Shader | 256 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 64 GB |
-- | 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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no iGPU | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-5960X supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Intel Core i3-N305 can connect up to 16 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i7-5960X | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-N305 |
DDR4-2133 | Memory | LPDDR5-4800, DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
68.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
20.00 MB | L3 Cache | 6.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
40 | PCIe lanes | 9 |
39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 8.9 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i7-5960X has a TDP of 140 W, that of the Intel Core i3-N305 is 15 W. |
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Intel Core i7-5960X | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-N305 |
140 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 9 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 105 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-5960X has a 20.00 MB cache, while the Intel Core i3-N305 cache has a total of 14.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i7-5960X | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-N305 |
22 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2 |
LGA 2011-3 | Socket | BGA |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q3/2014 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
829 $ | Release price | 309 $ |
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Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-N305
8C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-N305
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-N305
8C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-N305
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-N305
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-N305
8C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-N305
8C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5960X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-N305
Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU) @ 1.25 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-N305
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-N305
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-N305
8C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-N305
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-5960X | Intel Core i3-N305 |
Unknown | Unknown |