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Intel Core i3-N300

Explore Intel Core i3-N300 technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
5.1/ 10
Technical rating

Entry-level / aging

Intel Core i3-N300 is a Laptop processor with 8 cores and 8 threads. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 7970 and a single-thread rating of 1917. Its stated TDP is 7 W.

CPU Mark7,970
161 samples
Single Thread1,917
Overall rank#1,976
of 6,054
Reference price$309.00

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Entry-level / aging
5.1Entry-level / aging

Intel Core i3-N300 is a Laptop processor with 8 cores and 8 threads. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 7970 and a single-thread rating of 1917. Its stated TDP is 7 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core i3-N300 is a Laptop released in 2023. Recorded specifications include 8 cores and 8 threads, up to 3.80 GHz turbo, a 7 W reference TDP, a 7,970 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 7,970 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,917 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

No confirmed socket is recorded for this processor. Verify the exact device or motherboard with the manufacturer before planning an upgrade.

Memory and power

Recorded memory support: DDR5-4800. The 7 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Core i3-N300 specifications?

The main recorded details are 8 cores and 8 threads, up to 3.80 GHz turbo, a 7 W reference TDP, a 7,970 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core i3-N300 good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Core i3-N300?

A confirmed socket is not recorded here. Use the device model or manufacturer specifications to identify compatible hardware.

How much power does the Intel Core i3-N300 use?

The recorded reference TDP is 7 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

03AMD Ryzen 5 2600HAMD8,002 points
04Intel Core i3-N300This CPU7,970 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

04AMD Ryzen 5 2600HAMD2,085 points
05Intel Core i3-N300This CPU1,917 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Core i3-N300This CPU1,138.6 Mark/W
04AMD Ryzen 5 2600HAMD177.8 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
91,475.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
6,298.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
4,682.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
21.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
18,259.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
27,400.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
473.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
11,215.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryLaptop
Release year2023
Socket—
Cores / threads8 / 8
Base clock—
Max turbo3.80 GHz
TDP7 W
Integrated graphicsIntel UHD Graphics

Memory support

DDR4
Memory typeDDR4 / LPDDR5 / DDR5
Official speedDDR4-3200 / DDR5-4800 / LPDDR5-4800
Maximum capacity16 GB

Cache hierarchy

L1I8 x 64 KB
L1D8 x 32 KB
L22 x 2048 KB
L36 MB