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.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Processor U300E Name Intel Core i7-3720QM
Intel Core i 1300P/1300U Group Intel Core i 3000M
13 Generation 3
Intel Processor U Family Intel Core i7
 
 

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
1x Raptor Cove Cores A None
5 CPU Cores 4
None None 3.6 GHz
0.8 GHz B-Core Frequency None
4.3 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
3.2 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
None None 4x
6 Threads 8
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
None None 2.6 GHz
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
4x Gracemont Cores B 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.
12 Direct X 11.0
48 Execution units 16
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2011
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.25 GHz
384 Shaders 128
Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (48 EU) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
13 Generation 7
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
10 nm Technology 22 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 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode AV1 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode JPEG 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 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.
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, LPDDR5-6400, DDR5-5200 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600
89.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
 
 

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

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.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
10.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
BGA 1744 Socket BGA 1224
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q1/2023 Release date Q2/2012
Raptor Lake U Architecture Ivy Bridge H
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Release price 363 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
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10 nm Technology 22 nm