Core i5-7300U vs Core i5-7267U

Core i5-7300U

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2017

Core i5-7267U

2 Cores4 Thrd28 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-7300U

2 / 4

3,631

+0.2%

3,622

0.0%

Pentium Dual Core T3400

About PassMark

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 i5-7300U is positioned at rank 611 and the Core i5-7267U is on rank 613, so the Core i5-7300U 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 i5-7300U

#599

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

808%

#600

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

796%

#601

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

731%

#602

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

728%

#603

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

721%

#605

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

696%

#606

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

668%

#607

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

666%

#608

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

649%

#611

Core i5-7300U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#622

Athlon II P320

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

98%

#625

Core 3 N355

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-7267U

#601

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

810%

#602

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

798%

#603

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

733%

#604

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

729%

#605

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

723%

#607

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

698%

#608

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

669%

#609

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

668%

#610

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

650%

#613

Core i5-7267U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#622

Athlon II P320

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

98%

#625

Core 3 N355

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#628

Core i5-1335UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $312

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Core i5-7300U shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Core i5-7300U	Core i5-7267U
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-7300U	Core i5-7267U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

Core i5-7300U Benchmark Check

Core i5-7267U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-7300U and Core i5-7267U

Core i5-7300U

The Core i5-7300U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,631 points. Launch price was $281.

Core i5-7267U

The Core i5-7267U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,622 points. Launch price was $304.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-7300U and Core i5-7267U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Core i5-7300U versus 3.5 GHz on the Core i5-7267U — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). Both are built on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture using a 14 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i5-7300U scores 3,631 against the Core i5-7267U's 3,622 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i5-7300U. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i5-7300U vs 4 MB on the Core i5-7267U.

Feature	Core i5-7300U	Core i5-7267U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	3.1 GHz+19%
L3 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%
L2 Cache	512 kB	512 kB
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	3,631	3,622

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the BGA1356 socket with PCIe 3.0. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2133 on the Core i5-7300U versus 2133 on the Core i5-7267U — the Core i5-7267U supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 12 PCIe lanes.

Feature	Core i5-7300U	Core i5-7267U
Socket	BGA1356	BGA1356
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2133	2133+53225%
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB+104857500%	32
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	12	12

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-7300U) vs true (Core i5-7267U). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 620 (Core i5-7300U) and Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650 (Core i5-7267U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-7300U targets Mobile, Core i5-7267U targets Mobile.