Intel Processor U300 vs Intel Core i3-1215U

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Intel Processor U300 or Intel Processor U300 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Processor U300 features 5 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Processor U series.
To use the Intel Processor U300, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The Intel Core i3-1215U features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-1215U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
Intel Processor U300 Name Intel Core i3-1215U
Mobile Segment Mobile
13 Generation 12
Intel Core i 1300P/1300U Group Intel Core i 1200P/1200U
Intel Processor U Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Processor U300 has 5 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The Intel Core i3-1215U has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
0.9 GHz B-Core Frequency 0.9 GHz
4.4 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo 4.4 GHz
6 Threads 8
4x Gracemont Cores B 4x Gracemont
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
1.2 GHz A-Core Frequency 1.2 GHz
5 CPU Cores 6
1x Raptor Cove Cores A 2x Golden Cove
No Overclocking No
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo 3.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Processor U300 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Processor U300 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (48 EU), which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-1215U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-1215U uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 64 (Alder Lake), which has 512 texture shaders
and 64 execution units.
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2022
13 Generation 13
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
384 Shaders 512
Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (48 EU) GPU name Intel Iris Xe Graphics 64 (Alder Lake)
12 Direct X 12.1
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
48 Execution units 64
10 nm Technology 10 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode VP8 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, LPDDR5-5200, DDR5-5200 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200
Yes AES-NI Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
12 W TDP down None
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
55 W TDP (PL2) 55 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Processor U300 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 10.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-1215U is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
10.0 MB L3-Cache 10.0 MB
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2022
Raptor Lake U Architecture Alder Lake U
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
0 bytes L2-Cache 4.5 MB
-- Release price --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
BGA 1744 Socket BGA 1744
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
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10 nm Technology 10 nm
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11