Processor U300 vs Core i5-1038NG7

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 i5-1038NG7 is on rank 740, 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 i5-1038NG7

#727

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1064%

#728

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1049%

#729

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

963%

#730

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

958%

#731

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

950%

#733

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

917%

#734

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

879%

#735

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

878%

#736

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

854%

#740

Core i5-1038NG7

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#743

Pentium 6805

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

100%

#747

Ryzen 3 7320C

MSRP: $299|Avg: $200

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Processor U300 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-1038NG7 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.8% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Processor U300	Core i5-1038NG7
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-U (2023) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Ice Lake-U (2019−2020) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Processor U300	Core i5-1038NG7
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 Processor U300 and Core i5-1038NG7

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 i5-1038NG7

The Core i5-1038NG7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 May 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1344. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3733. Passmark benchmark score: 8,823 points. Launch price was $320.

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Processing Power

The Processor U300 packs 5 cores / 6 threads, while the Core i5-1038NG7 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Processor U300 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Processor U300 versus 3.8 GHz on the Core i5-1038NG7 — a 14.6% clock advantage for the Processor U300 (base: 1.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Processor U300 uses the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i5-1038NG7 uses Ice Lake-U (2019−2020) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Processor U300 scores 8,897 against the Core i5-1038NG7's 8,823 — a 0.8% lead for the Processor U300. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Processor U300 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-1038NG7.

Feature	Processor U300	Core i5-1038NG7
Cores / Threads	5 / 6+25%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+16%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	1.2 GHz	2 GHz+67%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+33%	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+400%	256 kB (per core)
Process	10 nm	10 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-U (2023)	Ice Lake-U (2019−2020)
PassMark	8,897	8,823
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,250

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Memory & Platform

The Processor U300 uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i5-1038NG7 uses FCBGA1344 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Processor U300	Core i5-1038NG7
Socket	FCBGA1744	FCBGA1344
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR4-3733
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Processor U300) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-1038NG7). The Core i5-1038NG7 includes integrated graphics (Iris Plus Graphics G7), while the Processor U300 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1038NG7 targets Premium Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-1038NG7 rivals Ryzen 7 4800U.