Processor U300 vs Ryzen 5 PRO 1500
Processor U300
Ryzen 5 PRO 1500
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Processor U300 is positioned at rank 488 and the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 is on rank 282, so the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Processor U300
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 1500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Processor U300 | Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($50) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-U (2023) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Processor U300 | Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+267%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($50) |
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 Ryzen 5 PRO 1500
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.
Ryzen 5 PRO 1500
The Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 9,062 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Processor U300 packs 5 cores / 6 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Processor U300 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Processor U300 versus 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 — a 17.3% clock advantage for the Processor U300 (base: 1.2 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Processor U300 uses the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Processor U300 scores 8,897 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500's 9,062 — a 1.8% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Processor U300 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500.
| Feature | Processor U300 | Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 5 / 6+25% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz+19% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.2 GHz | 3.5 GHz+192% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 16 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-U (2023) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 8,897 | 9,062+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Processor U300 uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Processor U300 | Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Processor U300 launched at $193 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 debuted at $189. At current prices ($180 vs $50), the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 is $130 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Processor U300 delivers 49.4 pts/$ vs 181.2 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 — making the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 the 114.3% better value option.
| Feature | Processor U300 | Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $193 | $189-2% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $180 | $50-72% |
| Performance per Dollar | 49.4 | 181.2+267% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2017 |
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