Intel Core 7 253PE vs Intel Processor 300T Comparison

Intel Core 7 253PE vs Intel Processor 300T

The Intel Core 7 253PE and the Intel Processor 300T occupy different ends of the desktop spectrum on the same Socket 1700 platform. The Core 7 253PE is a high-core-count part from the Bartlett Lake family, while the Processor 300T is a low-power, dual-core Raptor Lake-S chip. Benchmark data shows the Core 7 253PE in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, whereas the Processor 300T sits at the 50th percentile, a gap that reflects their distinct roles. The Core 7 253PE delivers 10 cores and 20 threads with a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, while the Processor 300T offers just 2 cores and 4 threads at a 3.40 GHz base clock with no boost clock listed. These differences define every measurable outcome between the two processors.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 7 253PE wins decisively in every multi-threaded and single-threaded workload recorded in the database. Its 10-core, 20-thread configuration with a 5.50 GHz boost clock allows it to dominate heavily parallel tasks such as video rendering, scientific computing, and software compilation. The recorded Cinebench R23 multicore score of 24880 demonstrates this strength, while the Processor 300T has no recorded benchmark scores at all, meaning the data set provides no wins for the dual-core part. The Core 7 253PE also leads in memory bandwidth, supporting 89.6 GB/s, a figure the Processor 300T does not report. For users running multithreaded applications, the Core 7 253PE is the clear choice based on core count, thread count, and clock speed.

The Processor 300T wins in power efficiency and physical footprint. Its 35 W TDP is substantially lower than the 65 W TDP of the Core 7 253PE, making it suitable for compact or thermally constrained systems. Its die size is 163 mm², whereas the Core 7 253PE does not report a die size, but the smaller core count suggests a simpler design. The Processor 300T also has a higher base clock of 3.40 GHz compared to 2.50 GHz on the Core 7 253PE, which can benefit lightly threaded workloads that do not boost. However, without benchmark scores, the database records no performance wins for the Processor 300T, so its advantages are limited to power, base frequency, and cost-related factors that fall outside performance metrics.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the same manufacturing process, both built on Intel's 10 nm node at Intel's foundry, and both use the same Intel Socket 1700. The Core 7 253PE comes from the Bartlett Lake codename, while the Processor 300T uses Raptor Lake-S with the Raptor Lake architecture. Bartlett Lake represents a newer generation in the Core 7 series, while Raptor Lake is the older generation for the Intel Processor branding. The Core 7 253PE has 10 cores and 20 threads, compared to 2 cores and 4 threads on the Processor 300T, a fivefold difference in core count and a fivefold difference in thread count. This is the most significant architectural divergence, as it dictates all performance outcomes.

Cache hierarchies differ notably. The Core 7 253PE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Processor 300T has the same 80 KB L1 per core but only 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 7 253PE thus provides substantially more L3 cache, which benefits workloads with large working sets. Both processors support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, but the Core 7 253PE reports 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth while the Processor 300T does not report a bandwidth figure. ECC memory support also differs: the Core 7 253PE supports ECC, while the Processor 300T does not. Both use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 7 253PE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Processor 300T uses UHD Graphics 710, indicating a higher-tier iGPU on the Core 7 part. The release dates are separated by over two years, with the Processor 300T released in January 2024 and the Core 7 253PE released in March 2026. The Core 7 253PE has a part number of SA4QE, while the Processor 300T uses SRN3K. Both processors are active in production and target the desktop market segment.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table in the database is empty, meaning no direct comparative measurements exist between these two processors. However, the Core 7 253PE has 16 recorded benchmark scores, while the Processor 300T has none. This absence of data for the Processor 300T means every comparison must rely on the Core 7 253PE's absolute scores and architectural specifications.

The Core 7 253PE's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 24880 places it far ahead of any dual-core part, and its single-core score of 3512 indicates strong per-thread performance. In PassMark tests, the Core 7 253PE scores 339133 in data compression, 18385 in data encryption, 21806 in extended instructions, 80870 in floating point math, and 114158 in integer math. Its multithread score is 29271, and its single-thread score is 3955. These numbers, while not compared directly to the Processor 300T, provide a baseline that the dual-core part cannot realistically match given its 2-core, 4-thread configuration and lack of recorded scores.

The nearest rivals for the Core 7 253PE in the database include the Intel Core 5 223PE with an average score of 40585 and a delta of -0.1%, the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H with 40518 and a delta of 0.1%, the Intel Xeon 6357P with 40630 and a delta of -0.2%, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H with 40431 and a delta of 0.3%. These deltas are all within 0.3% of the Core 7 253PE's average score of 40557, indicating a tight cluster of similar-performing CPUs. The Processor 300T has no nearest rivals listed, reinforcing its position as a low-end part without direct competition in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Processor 300T has 2 cores and 4 threads.

Q: What is the difference in boost clock speeds?

A: The Core 7 253PE has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, while the Processor 300T has no boost clock listed in the database.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No, the Core 7 253PE supports ECC memory, but the Processor 300T does not.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Core 7 253PE has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Processor 300T has 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What are the TDP values for each processor?

A: The Core 7 253PE has a 65 W TDP, and the Processor 300T has a 35 W TDP.

Q: Which processor has a higher base clock?

A: The Processor 300T has a base clock of 3.40 GHz, while the Core 7 253PE has a base clock of 2.50 GHz.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field in the database. Core count is 10 for the Core 7 253PE versus 2 for the Processor 300T. Thread count is 20 versus 4. Base clock is 2.50 GHz for the Core 7 253PE versus 3.40 GHz for the Processor 300T. Boost clock is 5.50 GHz for the Core 7 253PE, with no value for the Processor 300T. TDP is 65 W versus 35 W. The codename is Bartlett Lake versus Raptor Lake-S. The generation is "Core 7 (Bartlett Lake)" versus "Intel Processor (Raptor Lake)". The architecture is not listed for the Core 7 253PE but is Raptor Lake for the Processor 300T.

Cache allocations differ in L2 and L3. The Core 7 253PE has 2 MB of L2 per core and 33 MB of shared L3, while the Processor 300T has 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 6 MB of shared L3. L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for the Core 7 253PE, with no figure for the Processor 300T. ECC memory support is true for the Core 7 253PE and false for the Processor 300T. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730 versus UHD Graphics 710. The die size is 163 mm² for the Processor 300T, with no value for the Core 7 253PE. Release dates are March 2026 for the Core 7 253PE and January 2024 for the Processor 300T. The part numbers are SA4QE and SRN3K, respectively.

The Verdict

The data in the database points to the Intel Core 7 253PE as the superior processor for any performance-oriented workload. Its 10 cores, 20 threads, 5.50 GHz boost clock, 33 MB of L3 cache, and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth give it a commanding lead over the Processor 300T, which has no recorded benchmark scores to challenge that lead. The Core 7 253PE ranks in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while the Processor 300T sits at the 50th percentile. For users who need multithreaded performance, the Core 7 253PE is the only choice between these two, as its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 24880 and PassMark multithread score of 29271 demonstrate.

The Intel Processor 300T is the appropriate pick only for scenarios where power consumption is the primary constraint. Its 35 W TDP versus 65 W on the Core 7 253PE makes it more suitable for passively cooled or low-power systems. Its higher base clock of 3.40 GHz could benefit single-threaded tasks that do not boost, but the lack of a boost clock and the minimal core count limit its applicability. The Processor 300T also lacks ECC memory support and has less L3 cache, further restricting its use cases. The Core 7 253PE, despite its higher TDP, delivers more than five times the cores and threads, making it the clear winner in every recorded benchmark category.