Processor 300T vs Core i7-8550U
Processor 300T
Core i7-8550U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Processor 300T
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-8550U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Processor 300T | Core i7-8550U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($82) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Processor 300T | Core i7-8550U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($82) | ✅ 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 300T and Core i7-8550U
Processor 300T
The Processor 300T 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 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 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): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 6,084 points. Launch price was $82.
Core i7-8550U
The Core i7-8550U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,118 points. Launch price was $409.
Processing Power
The Processor 300T packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i7-8550U offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i7-8550U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Processor 300T versus 4 GHz on the Core i7-8550U — a 16.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-8550U (base: 3.4 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Processor 300T uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i7-8550U uses Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Processor 300T scores 6,084 against the Core i7-8550U's 6,118 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i7-8550U. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Processor 300T vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-8550U.
| Feature | Processor 300T | Core i7-8550U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 8+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 4 GHz+18% |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+89% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 8 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+400% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 6,084 | 6,118 |
Memory & Platform
The Processor 300T uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i7-8550U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Processor 300T | Core i7-8550U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | BGA1356 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
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