Intel Core 3 304 vs Intel Core i5-110 Comparison

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core 3 304 compare to the Intel Core i5-110 in overall average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 has an average benchmark score of 13745, while the Intel Core i5-110 has no recorded average benchmark score in the database, as no benchmark entries are listed for it.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads. The Intel Core i5-110 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher base clock speed?

A: The Intel Core i5-110 has a base clock of 2.90 GHz, which is higher than the Intel Core 3 304's base clock of 1.50 GHz. Both processors share the same boost clock of 4.30 GHz.

Q: What process node does each processor use?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 is built on a 3 nm process node, while the Intel Core i5-110 uses a 14 nm process node.

Q: How do the cache sizes differ between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 has 192 KB of L1 cache, 2.5 MB of L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-110 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 supports single-channel memory with a bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-110 supports dual-channel memory with a bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s.

Q: What are the launch MSRPs for these processors?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 has a launch MSRP of $309, while the Intel Core i5-110 has a launch MSRP of $200.

The Verdict

The Intel Core 3 304 is the processor for workloads that depend on modern instruction throughput and higher memory bandwidth. Its average benchmark score of 13745 places it at the 68th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The nearest rivals show a tight grouping: the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX scores 13786 (0.3% higher), the Intel Core i7-8750H scores 13868 (0.9% higher), and the AMD EPYC 7443 scores 13936 (1.4% higher). The Intel Core 5 120UL scores 13594, which is 1.1% lower. The Core 3 304 sits within a narrow band of performance around these competitors.

The Intel Core i5-110 has no recorded benchmark scores, placing it at the 50th percentile with an average score of zero. The database contains no measurements for this processor, so direct numerical comparison against the Core 3 304 is not possible from recorded data.

For single-threaded responsiveness, the Core 3 304 delivers a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1765 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3614. The Core i5-110 offers more cores and threads (6 cores, 12 threads versus 5 cores, 5 threads) and a higher base clock (2.90 GHz versus 1.50 GHz), but without benchmark data, those specifications cannot be translated into measured performance.

The Core 3 304 targets mobile platforms with a 15 W TDP and an integrated Intel Xe3 Graphics solution. The Core i5-110 targets desktop platforms with a 65 W TDP and UHD Graphics 630. The choice between them depends on platform requirements: the Core 3 304 suits power-constrained mobile designs, while the Core i5-110 suits desktop builds where higher thread count and dual-channel memory are available.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records no head-to-head benchmark entries between the Intel Core 3 304 and the Intel Core i5-110. The wins count for both processors is zero. As such, direct comparison of specific test scores is limited to the Core 3 304's standalone measurements.

The Intel Core 3 304 shows its strongest results in multi-threaded rendering workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 5263, while the R20 multicore score is 4160 and the R15 multicore score is 849. The single-core scores follow a similar progression: R23 at 1765, R20 at 587, and R15 at 264.

Passmark results for the Core 3 304 show particular strengths in data compression (114775), floating point math (29722), and integer math (24640). Multithread performance is recorded at 11625, while physics tests score 868 and single-thread performance scores 3614. The extended instructions test produces a score of 9686, data encryption scores 8501, and random string sorting scores 13659. Find prime numbers scores 68.

The nearest rival data provides context for the Core 3 304's standing. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX has an average score of 13786, just 0.3% higher. The Intel Core i7-8750H averages 13868, 0.9% higher. The AMD EPYC 7443 averages 13936, 1.4% higher. The Intel Core 5 120UL averages 13594, 1.1% lower. These deltas indicate that the Core 3 304 performs within approximately 1.4% of all four listed rivals, making it competitive with a broad range of higher-tier and workstation processors.

Without benchmark entries for the Core i5-110, the database cannot show how it compares on any specific test. The Core i5-110's specifications (6 cores, 12 threads, 2.90 GHz base, 4.30 GHz boost) suggest it may compete in multi-threaded workloads, but the absence of measurements prevents any data-driven conclusion.

Specification Differences

The Intel Core 3 304 and Intel Core i5-110 differ across several fundamental specification fields.

Cores and Threads: The Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads. The Core i5-110 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Clock Speeds: The Core 3 304 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz. The Core i5-110 has a base clock of 2.90 GHz. Both have an identical boost clock of 4.30 GHz.

TDP: The Core 3 304 is rated at 15 W. The Core i5-110 is rated at 65 W.

Socket: The Core 3 304 uses Intel BGA 1516. The Core i5-110 uses Intel Socket 1200.

Process Node: The Core 3 304 is fabricated on a 3 nm process. The Core i5-110 uses a 14 nm process.

Cache: The Core 3 304 has 192 KB of L1 cache, 2.5 MB of L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i5-110 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Memory Support: The Core 3 304 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The Core i5-110 supports DDR4 memory over a dual-channel bus with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth.

PCIe: The Core 3 304 provides PCIe Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). The Core i5-110 provides PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated Graphics: The Core 3 304 includes Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core. The Core i5-110 includes UHD Graphics 630.

Market Segment: The Core 3 304 is a mobile processor. The Core i5-110 is a desktop processor.

Release Date: The Core 3 304 was released on 2026-04-15. The Core i5-110 was released on 2025-09-10.

Launch MSRP: The Core 3 304 has a launch MSRP of $309. The Core i5-110 has a launch MSRP of $200.

Part Number: The Core 3 304 has part number SAE3K. The Core i5-110 has part number SA35X.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent fundamentally different architectural approaches from Intel.

Codename and Generation: The Intel Core 3 304 is based on the Wildcat Lake codename and belongs to the Core 3 (Wildcat Lake) generation. The Intel Core i5-110 is based on the Comet Lake architecture and belongs to the Core i5 (Comet Lake) generation.

Process Node: The Core 3 304 uses a 3 nm process node, a significant reduction from the Core i5-110's 14 nm node. The foundry for both is Intel. The smaller node allows the Core 3 304 to deliver a 15 W TDP while still reaching a 4.30 GHz boost clock, compared to the 65 W TDP required by the Core i5-110 at the same boost clock.

Cache Architecture: The Core 3 304's L1 cache is 192 KB total, with L2 at 2.5 MB and L3 at 6 MB shared. The Core i5-110's cache is described per core: 64 KB L1 per core, 256 KB L2 per core, and 12 MB shared L3. The Core i5-110 offers a larger L3 cache, but the Core 3 304's cache layout reflects a newer design with different allocation.

Memory Architecture: The Core 3 304 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory in a single-channel configuration, achieving 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The Core i5-110 supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration, achieving 42.7 GB/s bandwidth. Despite the single-channel bus, the Core 3 304 offers 40% more memory bandwidth than the Core i5-110.

PCIe Generation: The Core 3 304 uses PCIe Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes. The Core i5-110 uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes. The Core 3 304 offers a newer PCIe generation but fewer lanes.

Integrated Graphics: The Core 3 304 integrates Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core. The Core i5-110 integrates UHD Graphics 630. The Xe3 architecture represents a newer graphics generation.

Platform Positioning: The Core 3 304 is a mobile processor on a BGA socket, designed for low-power systems. The Core i5-110 is a desktop processor on a socketed platform, designed for higher-power desktop builds. The production status for both is active.

ECC Support: Both processors lack ECC memory support.

Multiplier: Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The architectural differences explain the performance profile indicated by the benchmark data. The Core 3 304's newer process node and memory technology allow it to achieve a competitive average score of 13745 despite having fewer cores and threads. The Core i5-110's higher core count and larger L3 cache are offset by the older process node and slower memory interface, but without benchmark entries, the database cannot quantify that offset.