Processor 300 vs Core i5-8260U
Processor 300
Core i5-8260U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Processor 300
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8260U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Processor 300 | Core i5-8260U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Processor 300 | Core i5-8260U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Processor 300 and Core i5-8260U
Processor 300
The Processor 300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 46 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 7,264 points. Launch price was $82.
Core i5-8260U
The Core i5-8260U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,316 points. Launch price was $297.
Processing Power
The Processor 300 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-8260U offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i5-8260U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Processor 300 versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i5-8260U — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.9 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Processor 300 uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i5-8260U uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Processor 300 scores 7,264 against the Core i5-8260U's 7,316 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i5-8260U. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Processor 300 vs 6 MB on the Core i5-8260U.
| Feature | Processor 300 | Core i5-8260U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 8+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.9 GHz+144% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 6 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% | 1 MB |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 7,264 | 7,316 |
Memory & Platform
The Processor 300 uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i5-8260U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Processor 300 | Core i5-8260U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | FCBGA1528 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
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