Intel Processor U300 vs Intel Core i3-N300

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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-N300 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-N300, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA socket.
Intel Processor U Family Intel Core i3
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Processor U300 Name Intel Core i3-N300
Intel Core i 1300P/1300U Group Intel Core i N300
13 Generation 13
 
 

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-N300 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-N300 is 1.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
None None 8x Gracemont
4.4 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
None None 2.8 GHz
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
1.2 GHz A-Core Frequency None
0.9 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 1.8 GHz
5 CPU Cores 8
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
4x Gracemont Cores B None
Yes Hyperthreading No
1x Raptor Cove Cores A None
No Overclocking No
6 Threads 8
None None 3.8 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-N300 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-N300 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU), which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.25 GHz
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2023
48 Execution units 32
12 Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
384 Shaders 256
Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (48 EU) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU)
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
13 Generation 13
10 nm Technology 10 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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 / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, LPDDR5-5200, DDR5-5200 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 1
No ECC Yes
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 7 W watts.
12 W TDP down None
55 W TDP (PL2) None
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 7 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

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-N300 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2023
BGA 1744 Socket BGA
0 bytes L2-Cache 8.0 MB
10.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Raptor Lake U Architecture Alder Lake N
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Release price 309 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
10 nm Technology 10 nm