Intel Core 3 304 vs Intel Processor 300 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 3 304 and Intel Processor 300 cannot be compared directly through recorded head-to-head benchmark results, as the database contains no matched test runs for these two processors. The Core 3 304 has a full suite of Cinebench and PassMark scores, while the Intel Processor 300 has no benchmark entries recorded. This absence of overlapping test data means any direct performance comparison must be inferred from the available specifications and the Core 3 304's position within the broader database.

The Core 3 304's average benchmark score is 13,745, placing it at the 68th percentile of all CPUs in the database. This score positions it within a tight cluster of rivals: the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX averages 13,786 (0.3% higher), the Intel Core i7-8750H averages 13,868 (0.9% higher), the Intel Core 5 120UL averages 13,594 (1.1% lower), and the AMD EPYC 7443 averages 13,936 (1.4% higher). The Core 3 304 sits essentially at parity with these processors, trailing by less than 1.5% in all cases.

In Cinebench R23, the Core 3 304 records a multi-core score of 5,263 and a single-core score of 1,765. The R20 results show 4,160 multi-core and 587 single-core, while R15 shows 849 multi-core and 264 single-core. These figures indicate a processor that sustains roughly 3.0 times more multi-threaded performance than single-threaded performance across all Cinebench versions, consistent with its 5-core, 5-thread configuration.

PassMark results for the Core 3 304 show its strongest showing in data compression at 114,775, followed by floating point math at 29,722, integer math at 24,640, random string sorting at 13,659, multithread at 11,625, extended instructions at 9,686, data encryption at 8,501, physics at 868, and find prime numbers at 68. The single-thread score is 3,614. These results demonstrate a significant spread between memory-intensive workloads (compression, sorting) and compute-bound tasks (prime number finding, physics simulation).

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 3 304 wins in every measurable benchmark category because the Intel Processor 300 has no recorded benchmark data. The Core 3 304's 5 physical cores and 5 threads provide a multi-threaded advantage that is evident in its Cinebench multi-core scores. Its R23 multi-core score of 5,263 is nearly three times its single-core score of 1,765, indicating strong scaling across its cores.

For single-threaded workloads, the Core 3 304's boost clock of 4.30 GHz drives its PassMark single-thread score of 3,614, which places it at the 68th percentile overall. The R23 single-core score of 1,765 and R20 single-core score of 587 confirm competent single-thread performance, though the processor's 1.50 GHz base clock suggests it relies heavily on boost behavior to reach these figures.

The Intel Processor 300's strengths can only be assessed through its specifications. Its base clock of 3.90 GHz is substantially higher than the Core 3 304's 1.50 GHz base, and its dual-channel memory bus contrasts with the Core 3 304's single-channel configuration. The Processor 300 also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Core 3 304 supports only DDR5 and LPDDR5X. For workloads that benefit from memory bandwidth, the Processor 300's dual-channel design provides a structural advantage, though no measured data confirms its real-world impact.

The Core 3 304's PassMark data compression score of 114,775 is its most dominant result, suggesting strong memory subsystem performance for that specific workload despite its single-channel bus. Its data encryption score of 8,501 and extended instructions score of 9,686 indicate capable cryptographic and SIMD throughput.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 3 304 is built on Wildcat Lake architecture using a 3 nm process node, fabricated by Intel. Its codename is Wildcat Lake, and its generation is listed as Core 3 (Wildcat Lake). The processor contains 5 cores with 5 threads, operating with a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. Its thermal design power is 15 watts, and it uses the Intel BGA 1516 socket.

The Intel Processor 300 is built on Raptor Lake architecture specifically Raptor Lake-S, using a 10 nm process node, also fabricated by Intel. Its die size is 163 mm², and it contains 2 cores with 4 threads. The base clock is 3.90 GHz with no boost clock listed, and its thermal design power is 46 watts. It uses the Intel Socket 1700.

The cache configurations differ notably. The Core 3 304 has 192 KB of L1 cache, 2.5 MB of L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Processor 300 has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. For the Processor 300 with 2 cores, this equates to approximately 160 KB of total L1 and 2.5 MB of total L2, making the per-core L2 allocations similar between the two, while the Core 3 304's L1 total is slightly higher.

Memory support separates the two significantly. The Core 3 304 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel memory bus and a measured memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The Processor 300 supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus, though no memory bandwidth figure is recorded. The Core 3 304's PCIe implementation is Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only), while the Processor 300 uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 3 304 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core, while the Processor 300 uses UHD Graphics 710. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and both are listed as Active production with locked multipliers.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several key specification fields. The Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads, while the Processor 300 has 2 cores and 4 threads. Base clocks are 1.50 GHz for the Core 3 304 versus 3.90 GHz for the Processor 300, and the Core 3 304 adds a 4.30 GHz boost clock that the Processor 300 lacks entirely.

Thermal design power differs substantially: the Core 3 304 is rated at 15 watts, while the Processor 300 is rated at 46 watts. The sockets are incompatible: Intel BGA 1516 for the Core 3 304 versus Intel Socket 1700 for the Processor 300. The Core 3 304 uses a 3 nm process node, while the Processor 300 uses 10 nm.

Memory support shows the Core 3 304 limited to DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel bus, while the Processor 300 supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus. The Core 3 304's memory bandwidth is recorded at 59.7 GB/s; the Processor 300 has no recorded memory bandwidth. PCIe capabilities favor the Processor 300 with Gen 5 and 16 lanes versus the Core 3 304's Gen 4 and 6 lanes.

The integrated graphics differ: Intel Xe3 Graphics (1 Xe) on the Core 3 304 versus UHD Graphics 710 on the Processor 300. The Core 3 304 is a Mobile market segment part, while the Processor 300 is a Desktop part. Release dates differ by over two years, with the Core 3 304 launching on 2026-04-15 and the Processor 300 on 2024-01-07. The launch MSRP for the Core 3 304 is $309, and the launch MSRP for the Processor 300 is $82. Part numbers are SAE3K and SRN3J, respectively.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads, while the Intel Processor 300 has 2 cores and 4 threads.

Q: What are the base clock speeds of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz, while the Intel Processor 300 has a base clock of 3.90 GHz. The Core 3 304 also has a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, while the Processor 300 has no listed boost clock.

Q: How does their memory support differ?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel memory bus and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Processor 300 supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus, but no bandwidth figure is recorded.

Q: What is the thermal design power of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 is rated at 15 watts, while the Intel Processor 300 is rated at 46 watts.

Q: Which processor has a higher database percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 sits at the 68th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Processor 300 sits at the 50th percentile.

Q: Do both processors have integrated graphics?

A: Yes. The Intel Core 3 304 includes Intel Xe3 Graphics (1 Xe), and the Intel Processor 300 includes UHD Graphics 710.

The Verdict

The data shows a clear structural separation between these two processors. The Intel Core 3 304 is a low-power mobile part with 5 cores, a 15-watt TDP, and modern 3 nm process technology, while the Intel Processor 300 is a desktop part with 2 cores, a 46-watt TDP, and older 10 nm process technology. The Core 3 304's benchmark scores place it at the 68th percentile, with an average score of 13,745 that rivals the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and Intel Core i7-8750H within a 1% margin.

The Intel Processor 300 has no recorded benchmark scores, so its performance cannot be quantified from the database. Its strengths lie in its higher base clock, dual-channel memory support, broader memory compatibility, and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The Core 3 304 counters with a higher boost clock, more cores and threads, a larger L1 cache total, and a significantly lower TDP.

For mobile applications requiring multi-threaded throughput in a low-power envelope, the Intel Core 3 304 is the data-supported choice. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 5,263 and 68th percentile ranking demonstrate solid performance relative to the broader CPU landscape. For desktop builds where dual-channel memory bandwidth and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity are priorities, the Intel Processor 300 offers those specifications, though without benchmark data to confirm its real-world standing. The Core 3 304's recorded performance metrics make it the only one of the two with measurable evidence of capability.