Intel Processor U300E vs Intel Core i7-3720QM

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Intel Processor U300E or Intel Processor U300E – 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 U300E 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 U300E, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The Intel Core i7-3720QM features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-3720QM, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1224 socket.
Intel Processor U Family Intel Core i7
Mobile Segment Mobile
13 Generation 3
Intel Processor U300E Name Intel Core i7-3720QM
Intel Core i 1300P/1300U Group Intel Core i 3000M
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Processor U300E has 5 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.1 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 i7-3720QM has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3720QM is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
1.1 GHz A-Core Frequency None
3.2 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
None None 3.6 GHz
None None 4x
6 Threads 8
5 CPU Cores 4
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
0.8 GHz B-Core Frequency None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4.3 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
No Overclocking No
None None 2.6 GHz
4x Gracemont Cores B None
1x Raptor Cove Cores A None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Processor U300E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Processor U300E 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 i7-3720QM has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-3720QM uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
48 Execution units 16
13 Generation 7
12 Direct X 11.0
384 Shaders 128
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
10 nm Technology 22 nm
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2011
-- Max. displays --
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.25 GHz
Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (48 EU) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
 
 

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 / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VP8 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode AV1 No
 
 

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 89.6 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 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
64.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
No ECC No
Yes AES-NI Yes
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
89.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, LPDDR5-6400, DDR5-5200 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600
 
 

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 45 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
55 W TDP (PL2) None
28 W TDP up None
12 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Processor U300E 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 i7-3720QM is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
10.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Release price 363 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2023 Release date Q2/2012
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
-- Part Number --
Raptor Lake U Architecture Ivy Bridge H
10 nm Technology 22 nm
BGA 1744 Socket BGA 1224
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic