
U300

Core i5-1140G7
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 U300 is positioned at rank 372 and the Core i5-1140G7 is on rank 727, so the U300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar U300
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1140G7
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | U300 | Core i5-1140G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | U300 | Core i5-1140G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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.

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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of U300 and Core i5-1140G7

U300
The U300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2023 (2 years ago). It features 5 cores and 6 threads. Max frequency: 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 8,492 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i5-1140G7
The Core i5-1140G7 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 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 5 MB. Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1598. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 MB + 8 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,471 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The U300 packs 5 cores / 6 threads, while the Core i5-1140G7 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the U300 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the U300 versus 4.2 GHz on the Core i5-1140G7 — a 4.7% clock advantage for the U300. The Core i5-1140G7 is built on the Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) architecture. In PassMark, the U300 scores 8,492 against the Core i5-1140G7's 8,471 — a 0.2% lead for the U300. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the U300 vs 8 MB on the Core i5-1140G7.
| Feature | U300 | Core i5-1140G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 5 / 6+25% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz+5% | 4.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache | 8 MB |
| L2 Cache | — | 5 MB |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-30% | 10 nm SuperFin |
| Architecture | — | Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) |
| PassMark | 8,492 | 8,471 |
Memory & Platform
The U300 uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-1140G7 uses FCBGA1598 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | U300 | Core i5-1140G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | FCBGA1598 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
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