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.
13 Generation 13
Intel Processor U Family Intel Core i3
Intel Core i 1300P/1300U Group Intel Core i N300
Intel Processor U300 Name Intel Core i3-N300
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

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.
4.4 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
5 CPU Cores 8
0.9 GHz B-Core Frequency None
6 Threads 8
None None 3.8 GHz
None None 2.8 GHz
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
None None 1.8 GHz
None None 8x Gracemont
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
1.2 GHz A-Core Frequency None
Yes Hyperthreading No
4x Gracemont Cores B None
1x Raptor Cove Cores A None
 
 

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.
13 Generation 13
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2023
-- Max. displays --
48 Execution units 32
384 Shaders 256
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.25 GHz
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
10 nm Technology 10 nm
Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (48 EU) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU)
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
12 Direct X 12
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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-- 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 / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
 
 

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.
2 Memory channels 1
64.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, LPDDR5-5200, DDR5-5200 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800
Yes AES-NI Yes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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.
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 7 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
12 W TDP down None
55 W TDP (PL2) None
 
 

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