Intel Core 5 330 vs Intel Processor U302L Comparison

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core 5 330 compare to the Intel Processor U302L in average benchmark score?

A: The Core 5 330 has an average benchmark score of 18345, while the U302L has no recorded average score in the database. The Core 5 330 sits at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs, whereas the U302L sits at the 50th percentile.

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

A: The Core 5 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The U302L has 5 cores and 6 threads. Both processors support 6 threads, but the Core 5 330 has one additional physical core.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Core 5 330 boosts to 4.60 GHz, while the U302L boosts to 2.40 GHz. The Core 5 330 has a 2.20 GHz advantage in maximum boost frequency.

Q: What is the process node difference between the two chips?

A: The Core 5 330 is built on a 3 nm process node, while the U302L uses a 10 nm node. Both are manufactured by Intel.

Q: Do these processors use the same socket?

A: No. The Core 5 330 uses Intel BGA 1516, while the U302L uses Intel Socket 1700. They are not socket-compatible.

Q: Which processor has a higher launch MSRP?

A: The Core 5 330 has a launch MSRP of $309. The U302L has a launch MSRP of $285.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 5 330, codenamed Wildcat Lake, belongs to the Core 5 generation and is fabricated on Intel's 3 nm process. The Intel Processor U302L, codenamed Raptor Lake-PS, is built on the Raptor Lake architecture using a 10 nm process node. This architectural gap is substantial: the Core 5 330 uses a newer, denser process that directly contributes to its higher frequency headroom and lower power envelope per operation.

The Core 5 330 integrates 6 cores and 6 threads, with a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The U302L integrates 5 cores and 6 threads, with a base clock of 1.20 GHz and a boost clock of 2.40 GHz. The Core 5 330's boost frequency is nearly double that of the U302L, a difference that shows up clearly in single-threaded workloads.

Cache configurations differ markedly. The Core 5 330 has 192 KB of L1 cache, 2.5 MB of L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The U302L has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 10 MB of shared L3 cache. While the U302L has a larger L3 pool, the Core 5 330's L1 and L2 figures are aggregated across fewer cores, giving it a per-core cache profile that supports its higher clock speeds.

Memory support also diverges. The Core 5 330 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a single-channel bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The U302L supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, though no memory bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. The U302L's dual-channel controller may offer flexibility with older memory types, but the Core 5 330's bandwidth figure is explicitly documented.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The Core 5 330 provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). The U302L provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The U302L offers two additional PCIe lanes for peripheral expansion.

Integrated graphics separate the two parts. The Core 5 330 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The U302L uses UHD Graphics 80EU. Both are mobile-segment processors with active production status.

The Core 5 330 was released on 2026-04-15, while the U302L was released on 2024-04-07. The Core 5 330's part number is SAE3G, and the U302L's part number is SRPKGQ5CX.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 5 330 has a full set of recorded benchmark scores across Cinebench and Passmark tests. The Intel Processor U302L has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, so the head-to-head comparison relies entirely on the Core 5 330's absolute results and its percentile placement.

In Cinebench R23 multicore, the Core 5 330 scores 13150. In Cinebench R23 singlecore, it scores 1856. The R20 multicore score is 5523, and the R20 singlecore score is 779. The R15 multicore score is 1325, with a singlecore score of 186. These results indicate that the Core 5 330's single-thread performance is strong relative to its multi-thread output, which aligns with its 4.60 GHz boost clock and 3 nm process.

In Passmark tests, the Core 5 330 records a multithread score of 15471 and a single-thread score of 4088. The floating point math score is 43885, integer math is 33258, and extended instructions score is 12808. Data compression scores 145287, data encryption scores 11076, and random string sorting scores 17771. Physics scores 1201, and finding prime numbers scores 114.

The Core 5 330's average benchmark score of 18345 places it at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core i3-14100 (avg score 18318, delta 0.1%), the Intel Core 7 360 (avg score 18374, delta -0.2%), the Intel Core i3-13100 (avg score 18380, delta -0.2%), and the Intel Core 3 305 (avg score 18302, delta 0.2%). This means the Core 5 330 is effectively performance-parity with these four chips, sitting within 0.2% of each one.

Because the U302L has no benchmark entries, it cannot be directly compared on any specific test. The data shows that the Core 5 330 is a fully measured part with a 72nd-percentile standing, while the U302L has a 50th-percentile placement with no average score recorded. The absence of U302L scores means every quantitative comparison in this analysis is one-sided.

The Core 5 330's singlecore Cinebench R23 score of 1856 and Passmark single-thread score of 4088 both point to strong per-thread execution. Its multicore R23 score of 13150, produced by 6 cores and 6 threads, shows scaling that is consistent with its core count and clock behavior.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 330 | Intel Processor U302L |

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

| Cores | 6 | 5 |

| Threads | 6 | 6 |

| Base Clock | 1.50 GHz | 1.20 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.60 GHz | 2.40 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 15 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1516 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Wildcat Lake | Raptor Lake-PS |

| Generation | Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) | Intel Processor (Raptor Lake) |

| Process Node | 3 nm | 10 nm |

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

| Integrated Graphics | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) | UHD Graphics 80EU |

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

| Launch MSRP | $309 | $285 |

Both processors share a 15 W TDP, Intel as the manufacturer, mobile market segment, active production status, no unlocked multiplier, no ECC memory support, and no 3D V-Cache. The Core 5 330 has one more core, a 0.30 GHz higher base clock, and a 2.20 GHz higher boost clock. The U302L uses an older 10 nm node, a different socket, a larger shared L3 cache (10 MB vs 6 MB), and a dual-channel memory bus. The U302L also supports DDR4 in addition to DDR5.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear separation between these two processors. The Intel Core 5 330 is a measured, higher-performing part with a 72nd-percentile placement and an average benchmark score of 18345. The Intel Processor U302L has no recorded benchmark scores, a 50th-percentile placement, and a significantly lower boost clock of 2.40 GHz versus 4.60 GHz.

The Core 5 330's architectural advantages are substantial: a 3 nm process node, 6 cores, a 4.60 GHz boost, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The U302L counters with a 10 MB L3 cache, dual-channel memory support, and two additional PCIe lanes, but its 2.40 GHz boost and 5-core configuration place it at a clear frequency disadvantage.

The launch MSRP difference is $24, with the Core 5 330 at $309 and the U302L at $285. The Core 5 330 delivers a fully benchmarked performance profile at a higher price point, while the U302L offers a lower launch price with no recorded performance data.

For workloads that depend on raw single-thread speed, high boost clocks, and modern process efficiency, the Core 5 330 is the stronger choice based on the recorded data. The U302L may appeal in scenarios where dual-channel memory, DDR4 compatibility, and a larger L3 cache matter more than clock speed, but the absence of benchmark scores limits any quantitative claim about its performance.

Where Each One Wins

Intel Core 5 330 wins on:

• Single-thread performance: 4.60 GHz boost versus 2.40 GHz, with a Cinebench R23 singlecore score of 1856 and a Passmark single-thread score of 4088.
• Multi-core throughput: 6 cores and 6 threads, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13150 and a Passmark multithread score of 15471.
• Process efficiency: 3 nm node versus 10 nm.
• Benchmark completeness: full Cinebench R15, R20, R23 and Passmark suite scores recorded.
• Memory bandwidth: 59.7 GB/s documented versus no recorded figure for the U302L.
• Percentile standing: 72nd versus 50th among all CPUs.

Intel Processor U302L wins on:

• Shared cache capacity: 10 MB L3 versus 6 MB.
• Memory flexibility: supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core 5 330 supports only DDR5 and LPDDR5X.
• Memory channel width: dual-channel versus single-channel.
• PCIe lane count: 8 lanes versus 6 lanes.
• Socket compatibility: Socket 1700 versus BGA 1516.
• Launch MSRP: $285 versus $309.

The Core 5 330 wins every measured performance category in the database. The U302L wins on platform-level specifications like cache size, memory channel configuration, and PCIe lane availability, but none of those advantages are quantified by benchmark scores. The recorded data indicates that the Core 5 330 is the higher-performance processor, while the U302L offers alternative platform features without a measurable performance baseline.