Processor U300 vs Core i3-1315UE

Processor U300

5 Cores6 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2023

Core i3-1315UE

6 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Processor U300

5 / 6

8,897

0.0%

9,003

+1.2%

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 Processor U300 is positioned at rank 488 and the Core i3-1315UE is on rank 718, so the Processor U300 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 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 Per Dollar Core i3-1315UE

#706

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1017%

#707

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1002%

#708

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

920%

#709

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

915%

#710

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

907%

#712

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

876%

#713

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

840%

#714

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

839%

#715

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

816%

#718

Core i3-1315UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $250

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i3-1315UE delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Processor U300 in both compute-intensive tasks (1.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Processor U300	Core i3-1315UE
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($180)	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-U (2023) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-U (2023) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: The Processor U300 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $180 (vs $250), it costs 28% less. While offering competitive performance, it results in a 37% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i3-1315UE.

Insight	Processor U300	Core i3-1315UE
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+37%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($180)	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)

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.

Processor U300 Benchmark Check

Core i3-1315UE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Processor U300 and Core i3-1315UE

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.

Core i3-1315UE

The Core i3-1315UE 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 6 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 10 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: 9,003 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Processor U300 packs 5 cores / 6 threads, while the Core i3-1315UE offers 6 cores / 8 threads — the Core i3-1315UE has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Processor U300 versus 4.5 GHz on the Core i3-1315UE — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Core i3-1315UE (base: 1.2 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). Both are built on the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture using a 10 nm process. In PassMark, the Processor U300 scores 8,897 against the Core i3-1315UE's 9,003 — a 1.2% lead for the Core i3-1315UE. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Processor U300 vs 10 MB (total) on the Core i3-1315UE.

Feature	Processor U300	Core i3-1315UE
Cores / Threads	5 / 6	6 / 8+20%
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	4.5 GHz+2%
Base Clock	1.2 GHz	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	10 MB (total)+25%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm	10 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-U (2023)	Raptor Lake-U (2023)
PassMark	8,897	9,003+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,000
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,100

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FCBGA1744 socket with PCIe 5.0.

Feature	Processor U300	Core i3-1315UE
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: not specified (Processor U300) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-1315UE). The Core i3-1315UE includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics), while the Processor U300 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-1315UE targets Mainstream Laptop.

Feature	Processor U300	Core i3-1315UE
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Intel UHD Graphics
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	—	Mainstream Laptop

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Value Analysis

The Processor U300 launched at $193 MSRP, while the Core i3-1315UE debuted at $312. At current prices ($180 vs $250), the Processor U300 is $70 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Processor U300 delivers 49.4 pts/$ vs 36.0 pts/$ for the Core i3-1315UE — making the Processor U300 the 31.4% better value option.