Intel Core 3 100UL vs Intel Core 3 305 Comparison

The Verdict

The Intel Core 3 305 is the stronger performer in this comparison, based on the available benchmark data. It holds an average benchmark score of 18302, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core 3 100UL has no recorded benchmark scores, no average score, and sits at the 50th percentile, with a recorded score of zero. The data clearly favors the Core 3 305.

The Core 3 305 sits within a tight competitive cluster. Its average score of 18302 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i3-14100 (18318, a delta of -0.1%), the Intel Core 5 330 (18345, a delta of -0.2%), and the Intel Core 7 360 (18374, a delta of -0.4%). It also edges past the AMD Ryzen 5 2600E (18230, a delta of 0.4%). This indicates the Core 3 305 performs at the same level as those established desktop and mobile processors.

The Core 3 100UL, with no benchmark results, cannot be positioned in a head-to-head comparison based on measured performance. The only conclusion the data supports is that the Core 3 305 is the one with verified performance numbers, while the Core 3 100UL has none. Users who require validated performance data should look to the Core 3 305. The Core 3 100UL remains an unmeasured entry in the database, and its capabilities cannot be quantified from the recorded information.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages and manufacturing nodes. The Intel Core 3 100UL uses the Raptor Lake architecture, with the codename Raptor Lake-PS, and is built on a 10 nm process node. The Intel Core 3 305 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, with the architecture field left blank in the database, and is built on a 3 nm process node. Both are manufactured by Intel.

Core and thread counts differ. The Core 3 100UL has 6 cores and 8 threads, indicating support for hyper-threading. The Core 3 305 has 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning it lacks that additional thread count. Both processors have 6 physical cores, but the Core 3 100UL can handle two threads per core on two of its cores, while the Core 3 305 runs one thread per core.

Cache configurations are also distinct. The Core 3 100UL carries 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 10 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 3 305 carries 192 KB of L1 cache, 2.5 MB of L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The cache sizes are not directly comparable because the Core 3 100UL reports per-core values while the Core 3 305 reports aggregate values for L1 and L2.

Memory support separates the two. The Core 3 100UL supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The Core 3 305 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory in a single-channel configuration, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The Core 3 100UL has no recorded memory bandwidth figure.

The Core 3 100UL uses Intel Socket 1700 and is classified as a desktop processor. The Core 3 305 uses Intel BGA 1516 and is classified as mobile. PCIe support also differs: the Core 3 100UL supports Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while the Core 3 305 supports Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ. The Core 3 100UL uses UHD Graphics 64EU. The Core 3 305 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 3 305 wins in every measurable category, simply because it is the only one of the two with recorded benchmark data. The database contains 17 benchmark results for the Core 3 305, covering Cinebench and Passmark tests. The Core 3 100UL has zero benchmark entries.

In multi-core workloads, the Core 3 305 delivers strong results. It scores 1322 in Cinebench R15 multi-core, 5511 in Cinebench R20 multi-core, and 13123 in Cinebench R23 multi-core. These scores place it in the 72nd percentile overall, and its nearest rivals are all within a fraction of a percent. This suggests the Core 3 305 is well-suited for multi-threaded applications that can use its 6 cores.

In single-core workloads, the Core 3 305 also performs well. It scores 186 in Cinebench R15 single-core, 777 in Cinebench R20 single-core, and 1852 in Cinebench R23 single-core. Passmark single-thread tests show a score of 3977. These results indicate a capable single-thread performance profile.

The Passmark suite offers further granularity. The Core 3 305 scores 146857 in data compression, 11019 in data encryption, 13543 in extended instructions, 115 in find prime numbers, 42284 in floating point math, 32295 in integer math, 15439 in multithread, 1233 in physics, and 17623 in random string sorting. These numbers cover a broad range of computational tasks.

The Core 3 100UL has no wins in any category because there is no data to support any claim. The database records zero benchmark scores for it, so no use-case advantage can be identified from the recorded information.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 3 305 has an average benchmark score of 18302. The Intel Core 3 100UL has an average benchmark score of 0, as it has no recorded benchmarks.

Q: How does the Intel Core 3 305 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core 3 305 scores 18302 on average. It is 0.1% behind the Intel Core i3-14100 (18318), 0.2% behind the Intel Core 5 330 (18345), 0.4% behind the Intel Core 7 360 (18374), and 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600E (18230).

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 3 100UL has 6 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Core 3 305 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What process nodes are used?

A: The Intel Core 3 100UL is built on a 10 nm process node. The Intel Core 3 305 is built on a 3 nm process node. Both are manufactured by Intel.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core 3 100UL supports DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode. The Intel Core 3 305 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X in single-channel mode, with a memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s.

Q: What sockets do the two processors use?

A: The Intel Core 3 100UL uses Intel Socket 1700 and is a desktop processor. The Intel Core 3 305 uses Intel BGA 1516 and is a mobile processor.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the Intel Core 3 100UL and the Intel Core 3 305. The headToHeadBenchmarks field is empty, and the winsA and winsB counts are both zero. This means there are no paired test results that pit one against the other.

However, the Intel Core 3 305 has a full set of standalone benchmarks that define its performance. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13123 is the highest multi-core result among its Cinebench entries, while the Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 5511 and Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 1322 show scaling across test versions. In single-core tests, Cinebench R23 reports 1852, R20 reports 777, and R15 reports 186.

The Passmark results for the Core 3 305 show its strongest area is data compression at 146857, followed by floating point math at 42284 and integer math at 32295. The lowest scores are in find prime numbers at 115 and physics at 1233. The multithread score of 15439 and single-thread score of 3977 provide a balanced view of its throughput.

Since the Core 3 100UL has no recorded scores, there are no benchmark wins to attribute to it. The comparison is one-sided. The Core 3 305 is the only processor in this pairing with measurable performance, and its results place it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs. The Core 3 100UL sits at the 50th percentile with a score of zero, which is a placeholder value rather than a measured outcome.

The nearest rivals to the Core 3 305 confirm its standing. The Intel Core i3-14100, a well-known desktop chip, is only 0.1% ahead. The Intel Core 5 330 and Intel Core 7 360 are 0.2% and 0.4% ahead respectively. The AMD Ryzen 5 2600E is 0.4% behind. These deltas are minimal, meaning the Core 3 305 performs essentially at parity with those processors in the database's aggregate scoring.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several specification fields. The table below summarizes only the fields where the two differ.

| Field | Intel Core 3 100UL | Intel Core 3 305 |

| --- | --- | --- |

| Threads | 8 | 6 |

| Base Clock | 1.20 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.50 GHz | 4.30 GHz |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | not recorded |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-PS | Wildcat Lake |

| Generation | Core 3 (Raptor Lake-PS) | Core 3 (Wildcat Lake) |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 192 KB |

| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 2.5 MB |

| L3 Cache | 10 MB (shared) | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | not recorded | 59.7 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 8 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 6 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 64EU | Intel Xe3 Graphics (1 Xe) |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2024-04-07 | 2026-04-15 |

| Launch MSRP | not recorded | $309 |

| Part Number | unknown | SAE3L |

| Avg Benchmark Score | 0 | 18302 |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 50 | 72 |

The base clock favors the Core 3 305 at 1.50 GHz versus 1.20 GHz. The boost clock favors the Core 3 100UL at 4.50 GHz versus 4.30 GHz. The Core 3 100UL has more threads (8 versus 6) and more L3 cache (10 MB versus 6 MB). The Core 3 305 has a smaller process node (3 nm versus 10 nm), a newer release date (2026 versus 2024), and a mobile form factor versus desktop.

The Core 3 305 is the only one with a launch MSRP, listed at $309. The Core 3 100UL has no recorded launch price. The Core 3 305 also carries the part number SAE3L, while the Core 3 100UL has an unknown part number. Both processors are active in production, have 6 cores, support Gen 4 PCIe, do not support ECC memory, and have locked multipliers.