Intel today officially announced the N series of processors for entry-level computing, up to 8 cores and 8 threads, 32EU core graphics specifications.
According to the introduction, Intel’s N-series processors use Intel’s new Gracemont CPU microarchitecture with 7 process steps, with options for 4 to 8 energy-efficient cores, providing excellent performance per watt. Among them, the Core i3N 8-core model delivers up to 42 percent better overall application system performance and up to 24 percent better Web browsing performance.
As shown above, the N series processors include Intel N and Intel Core N models, the former with 4 cores and the latter with 8 cores, supporting LPDDR5, DDR5, DDR4 memory as well as UFS 2.1, eMMC flash memory and SSDs. According to the introduction, the series processors support 10bit HEVC and VP9 encoding/decoding, AV1 decoding for high color depth; 4K HDR streaming video on TV through HDMI 2.0b interface, capable of connecting up to 3 monitors simultaneously.
Intel said the new Intel® Core TM i3 N-Series processors expand the product selection with good momentum, with more than 50 OEM designs in 2023.
Intel N Series Processor Models and Specifications
- i3-N305 8-core, 8-thread, 32EU core, 3.8GHz RWD, 15W max RWD
- i3-N300 8 Cores, 8 Threads, 32EU Core, 3.8GHz RWD, 7W Max RWD
- N200: 4 cores, 4 threads, 32EU core, 3.7GHz RWD, 6W max RWD
- N100: 4 cores, 4 threads, 32EU core, 3.4GHz RWD, 6W max RWD
