Processor U300 vs Core i5-10400F
Processor U300
Core i5-10400F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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. The Processor U300 is positioned at rank #488 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Processor U300
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-10400F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Processor U300 | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($102) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-U (2023) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Processor U300 | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+158%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($102) |
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 U300 and Core i5-10400F
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 i5-10400F
The Core i5-10400F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 13,029 points. Launch price was $155.
Processing Power
The Processor U300 packs 5 cores / 6 threads, while the Core i5-10400F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-10400F has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Processor U300 versus 4.3 GHz on the Core i5-10400F — a 2.3% clock advantage for the Processor U300 (base: 1.2 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Processor U300 uses the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i5-10400F uses Comet Lake (2020−2025) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Processor U300 scores 8,897 against the Core i5-10400F's 13,029 — a 37.7% lead for the Core i5-10400F. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Processor U300 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-10400F.
| Feature | Processor U300 | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 5 / 6 | 6 / 12+20% |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz+2% | 4.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.2 GHz | 2.9 GHz+142% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 12 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+400% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-U (2023) | Comet Lake (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 8,897 | 13,029+46% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 8,191 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,454 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 5,783 |
Memory & Platform
The Processor U300 uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i5-10400F uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Processor U300 | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Processor U300) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-10400F). Primary use case: Core i5-10400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-10400F rivals Ryzen 5 3600.
| Feature | Processor U300 | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
Value Analysis
The Processor U300 launched at $193 MSRP, while the Core i5-10400F debuted at $160. At current prices ($180 vs $102), the Core i5-10400F is $78 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Processor U300 delivers 49.4 pts/$ vs 127.7 pts/$ for the Core i5-10400F — making the Core i5-10400F the 88.4% better value option.
| Feature | Processor U300 | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $193 | $160-17% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $180 | $102-43% |
| Performance per Dollar | 49.4 | 127.7+159% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2020 |
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