Processor U300 vs Core i7-1160G7

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 i7-1160G7 is on rank 867, 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 i7-1160G7

#855

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1433%

#856

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1412%

#857

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1297%

#858

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1291%

#859

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1279%

#861

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1235%

#862

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1184%

#863

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1182%

#864

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1150%

#867

Core i7-1160G7

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

100%

#873

Celeron M 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

99%

#877

Microsoft SQ1

MSRP: $300|Avg: $180

98%

#879

Core i5-6440HQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

98%

#882

Celeron Dual-Core T1600

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Processor U300 shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Processor U300	Core i7-1160G7
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($180)	⚠️ Higher cost ($426)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-U (2023) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: The Processor U300 leads not only in performance but also in value. It is effectively 58% cheaper ($180 vs $426) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Processor U300	Core i7-1160G7
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+141%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($180)	⚠️ Higher cost ($426)

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 i7-1160G7

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 i7-1160G7

The Core i7-1160G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1598. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,720 points. Launch price was $426.

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Processing Power

The Processor U300 packs 5 cores / 6 threads, while the Core i7-1160G7 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Processor U300 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Processor U300 versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i7-1160G7 — identical boost frequencies (base: 1.2 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Processor U300 uses the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i7-1160G7 uses Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Processor U300 scores 8,897 against the Core i7-1160G7's 8,720 — a 2% lead for the Processor U300. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Processor U300 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-1160G7.

Feature	Processor U300	Core i7-1160G7
Cores / Threads	5 / 6+25%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	1.2 GHz	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	12 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm	10 nm SuperFin
Architecture	Raptor Lake-U (2023)	Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021)
PassMark	8,897+2%	8,720
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,758

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Memory & Platform

The Processor U300 uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i7-1160G7 uses FCBGA1598 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Processor U300	Core i7-1160G7
Socket	FCBGA1744	FCBGA1598
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR4x-4267
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	4

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Processor U300) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-1160G7). The Core i7-1160G7 includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 96EU), while the Processor U300 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-1160G7 targets Premium Ultrabook/Tablet. Direct competitor: Core i7-1160G7 rivals Ryzen 7 4800U.