The LattePanda Mu SoM is now available with Intel Core i3-N305 octa-core SoC

Launched last year with an Intel Processor N100, the LattePanda Mu system-on-module is now available with an Intel Core i3-N305 octa-core processor delivering both higher single-core and multi-core performance, and faster 3D graphics acceleration.

All interfaces are the same all exposed through a 260-pin SO-DIMM edge connector including up to 9x PCIe Gen3 lanes, two SATA, eDP, HDMI, and DisplayPort interfaces, twelve USB interfaces, and more.  The LattePanda Mu launched with 8GB RAM last year, but both the N100 and Core i3-N305 models are now available with up to 16GB LPDDR5 IBECC memory, while the eMMC flash capacity remains at 64GB for all variants.

LattePanda Mu specifications:

• SoC (one or the other)
  • Intel Processor N100 quad-core Alder Lake-N processor @ up to 3.4 GHz (Turbo) with 6MB cache, 24EU Intel HD graphics @ 750 MHz; TDP: 6W
  • Intel Core i3-N305 octa-core Alder Lake-N processor @ up to 3.8 GHz (Turbo) with 6MB cache, 32U Intel HD graphics @ 1,250 MHz; TDP: 15W
• System Memory – 8GB or 16GB LPDDR5-4800 with In-Band-ECC (IBECC)
• Storage – 64GB eMMC 5.1 flash
• 260-pin SO-DIMM edge connector
  • Storage – Up to 2x SATA III 6 Gbps interfaces (multiplexed with PCIe)
  • Display interfaces
    • 1x eDP 1.4
    • 3x HDMI 2.0/DisplayPort 1.4
    • Support for three independent displays
  • USB – Up to 4x USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps), 8x USB 2.0 (multiplexed with PCIe)
  • PCIe – Up to 9x PCIe Gen3 lanes
  • 4x UART, 4x I2C
  • Up to 64x GPIO
• Dimensions – 69.6 x 60 mm
• Temperature Range – 0 to 60°C
• Relative Humidity – 0 to 80%

The new Core i3-N305 system-on-module is still compatible with the Lite and Full function carrier boards which Arnon reviewed last year using Windows 11 and Ubuntu 24.04 with the Intel N100 module. Since it’s an x86 platform, you can pretty much run any OS you want provided the drivers are available. You’ll find some resources like the BIOS and Windows drivers on GitHub.

DFRobot also shared some Geekbench 6 benchmark results showing the improvements in single-core and multi-core against the Intel Processor N100 SoM, a Raspberry Pi 5, and systems with older Intel CPUs. This does not show the boost in GPU performance, which will also be significant.

The LattePanda Mu Core i3-N305 module with 16GB LPDDR5 and 64GB eMMC flash can be purchased on DFRobot for $259 against $169 in the same configuration with an Intel N100 CPU.  Most people will likely want to get the LattePanda Mu Kit with the module, the Lite or Full-Function evaluation carrier board, active or fanless cooling solution, and a 19V (90W) power supply for around $350 to $480 depending on options which also include 7-inch and 11.6-inch touchscreen displays. Additional information may also be found on the LattePanda website.

Thanks to TLS for the tip.

Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft)

Jean-Luc started CNX Software in 2010 as a part-time endeavor, before quitting his job as a software engineering manager, and starting to write daily news, and reviews full time later in 2011.

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