U300
VS
Core i5-1140G7

U300 vs Core i5-1140G7

Intel

U300

5 Cores6 Thrd55 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2023
VS
Intel

Core i5-1140G7

4 Cores8 Thrd5 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2020

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar U300

#360
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
518%
#361
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
511%
#362
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
469%
#363
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
467%
#364
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
462%
#366
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
447%
#367
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
428%
#368
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
427%
#369
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
416%
#372
U300
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#375
Pentium Dual Core T3200
MSRP: $64|Avg: $5
99%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1140G7

#715
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1039%
#716
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1024%
#717
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
940%
#718
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
936%
#719
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
927%
#721
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
895%
#722
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
858%
#723
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
857%
#724
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
834%
#727
Core i5-1140G7
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The U300 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-1140G7 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.2% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightU300Core 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

InsightU300Core i5-1140G7
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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.

Technical Specifications

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

Intel

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.

Intel

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.

FeatureU300Core 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
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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.

FeatureU300Core i5-1140G7
Socket
FCBGA1744
FCBGA1598
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 4.0