Core i3-1305U vs Processor U300

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i3-1305U is positioned at rank 468 and the Processor U300 is on rank 488, so the Core i3-1305U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-1305U

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

99%

#456

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

612%

#457

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

603%

#458

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

553%

#459

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

551%

#460

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

546%

#462

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

527%

#463

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

505%

#464

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

504%

#465

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

491%

#468

Core i3-1305U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#472

Ryzen Embedded R1505G

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Processor U300

#153

Core i7-1370P

MSRP: $438|Avg: $280

99%

#476

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

636%

#477

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

627%

#478

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

576%

#479

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

573%

#480

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

568%

#482

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

548%

#483

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

526%

#484

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

525%

#485

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

511%

#488

Processor U300

MSRP: $193|Avg: $180

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i3-1305U leads in gaming performance. However, the Processor U300 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 3% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i3-1305U	Processor U300
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-U (2023) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-U (2023) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i3-1305U	Processor U300
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-1305U and Processor U300

Core i3-1305U

The Core i3-1305U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture. It features 5 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 8,634 points. Launch price was $309.

Processor U300

The Processor U300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture. It features 5 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 8,897 points. Launch price was $193.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-1305U and Processor U300 share an identical 5-core/6-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i3-1305U versus 4.4 GHz on the Processor U300 — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Core i3-1305U (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). Both are built on the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture using a Intel 7 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i3-1305U scores 8,634 against the Processor U300's 8,897 — a 3% lead for the Processor U300. L3 cache: 10 MB (total) on the Core i3-1305U vs 8 MB (total) on the Processor U300.

Feature	Core i3-1305U	Processor U300
Cores / Threads	5 / 6	5 / 6
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz+2%	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	1.6 GHz+33%	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	10 MB (total)+25%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-30%	10 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-U (2023)	Raptor Lake-U (2023)
PassMark	8,634	8,897+3%
Cinebench R23 Multi	4,388	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,960	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,900	—

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FCBGA1744 socket with PCIe 5.0.

Feature	Core i3-1305U	Processor U300
Socket	FCBGA1744	FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200	—
Max RAM Capacity	96 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-1305U) / not specified (Processor U300). The Core i3-1305U includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics), while the Processor U300 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-1305U targets Budget Laptop.