Intel Core i3-N305 vs AMD Ryzen 5 2600

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i3-N305 and AMD Ryzen 5 2600 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s).

 

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-N305

• CPU is newer: launch date 4 year(s) 8 month(s) later
• 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 8 vs 6
• Around 11% higher maximum core temperature: 105°C vs 95°C
• A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 7 nm vs 12 nm FinFET
• Around 33% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
• 5.3x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
• 4.3x lower typical power consumption: 15 Watt vs 65 Watt

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen 5 2600

• Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
• 4 more threads: 12 vs 8
• Around 3% higher clock speed: 3.9 GHz vs 3.80 GHz
• 2.7x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
• Around 4% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2241 vs 2146
• Around 35% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 13172 vs 9790

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i3-N305
CPU 2: AMD Ryzen 5 2600

PassMark - Single thread mark	CPU 1 CPU 2	2146 2241
PassMark - CPU mark	CPU 1 CPU 2	9790 13172

Compare specifications (specs)