Intel Core 7 350 vs Intel Processor 300T Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains a complete benchmark profile for the Intel Core 7 350, while the Intel Processor 300T has no recorded benchmark scores. This creates a one-sided comparison in the available data. The Core 7 350 delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 8030 and a single-core score of 2046. In Cinebench R20, it scores 5373 multi-core and 758 single-core. The older R15 test shows 1220 multi-core and 292 single-core.

The Core 7 350's Passmark results are particularly telling. The single-thread score of 4100 places it in a strong position for lightly threaded workloads. Multi-thread performance reaches 15170, while integer math scores 33734 and floating point math hits 42809. Data compression work scores 143123, data encryption reaches 10933, and extended instructions score 12045. Prime number finding scores 107, physics simulation scores 1173, and random string sorting scores 17238.

The Core 7 350 sits at the 71st percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score of 17779 places it within a tight cluster of rivals. The Intel Core 5 221TE averages 17860, a delta of -0.5 percent. The AMD EPYC 9374F averages 17693, a delta of 0.5 percent. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT averages 17891, a delta of -0.6 percent. The Intel Core 5 120U averages 17898, a delta of -0.7 percent. These margins show the Core 7 350 performing within roughly one percent of all four nearest rivals, a remarkably narrow band across very different chip designs.

The Intel Processor 300T has no benchmark entries in the database, so its percentile ranking of 50 comes without supporting performance data. This absence means the database records no wins for either processor in head-to-head testing. The comparison must rely on architectural and specification differences rather than measured performance deltas.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core 7 350 compare to its nearest rivals in average score?

A: The Core 7 350 averages 17779. The Intel Core 5 221TE trails by 0.5 percent at 17860, the AMD EPYC 9374F leads by 0.5 percent at 17693, the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT trails by 0.6 percent at 17891, and the Intel Core 5 120U trails by 0.7 percent at 17898.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Core 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel memory bus. The Intel Processor 300T supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No. Both the Core 7 350 and the Intel Processor 300T have their multipliers locked, indicated by the multiplierUnlocked field being false for each.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The Core 7 350 uses a 3 nm process node, while the Intel Processor 300T uses a 10 nm process node. Both are manufactured by Intel.

Q: Do either of these processors support ECC memory?

A: Neither processor supports ECC memory. The database records eccMemory as false for both the Core 7 350 and the Intel Processor 300T.

Q: What integrated graphics do these processors include?

A: The Core 7 350 includes Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The Intel Processor 300T includes UHD Graphics 710.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The Core 7 350 carries the Wildcat Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation, while the Intel Processor 300T is built on Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-S codename and belongs to the Intel Processor generation.

Process technology separates them significantly. The Core 7 350 uses a 3 nm process node, while the Intel Processor 300T uses a 10 nm node. Both are fabricated by Intel, but the generational gap in manufacturing processes suggests substantial differences in transistor density and power characteristics.

Core and thread counts differ sharply. The Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads, a configuration with no simultaneous multithreading. The Intel Processor 300T has 2 cores and 4 threads, indicating hyperthreading support. This means the Core 7 350 has three times the physical cores but the same thread count as a dual-core with hyperthreading would only reach with four threads. The Core 7 350's six threads match its six cores exactly.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. The Core 7 350 allocates 192 KB of L1 cache per core and 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, with 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Processor 300T allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, also with 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The per-core cache allocations on the Core 7 350 are more than double those on the Intel Processor 300T, which could improve per-core performance in cache-sensitive workloads.

The Intel Processor 300T has a documented die size of 163 mm², while the Core 7 350 has no die size recorded. The database also lists no transistor counts for either processor.

PCIe capabilities differ markedly. The Core 7 350 provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Processor 300T provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. This gives the desktop-oriented processor substantially more expansion bandwidth.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 7 350 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, a newer architecture, while the Intel Processor 300T uses UHD Graphics 710, an older design.

Specification Differences

The core counts set the processors apart immediately. The Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads, while the Intel Processor 300T has 2 cores and 4 threads.

Clock speeds show different strategies. The Core 7 350 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Intel Processor 300T has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and no recorded boost clock. The Core 7 350's boost clock is substantially higher than its base, while the Intel Processor 300T relies on a higher base frequency without a listed boost.

Thermal design power differs by more than double. The Core 7 350 is rated at 15 watts, while the Intel Processor 300T is rated at 35 watts. This makes the Core 7 350 the lower-power part despite having more cores.

Sockets are incompatible. The Core 7 350 uses Intel BGA 1516, a mobile socket, while the Intel Processor 300T uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket. The market segments reflect this: the Core 7 350 is classified as Mobile, the Intel Processor 300T as Desktop.

Memory support differs in both type and channel configuration. The Core 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The Intel Processor 300T supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and no recorded memory bandwidth.

PCIe generations and lane counts favor the desktop part. The Core 7 350 supports Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes. The Intel Processor 300T supports Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Release dates and launch prices differ substantially. The Core 7 350 has a release date of 2026-04-15 and a launch MSRP of $469. The Intel Processor 300T has a release date of 2024-01-07 and a launch MSRP of $82.

Both processors are marked as Active in production status and both have locked multipliers. Part numbers are SAE3F for the Core 7 350 and SRN3K for the Intel Processor 300T.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 7 350 wins on raw multi-core capability based on its core advantage. Six cores versus two cores yields a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 8030, which places the chip at the 71st percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Passmark multi-thread score of 15170 supports this positioning. Workloads that scale across cores, such as rendering, compilation, and content creation, would favor this processor.

The Core 7 350 also wins on single-thread performance. Its Passmark single-thread score of 4100 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2046 indicate strong per-core capability. The boost clock of 4.80 GHz likely contributes to this result. The per-core cache allocations of 192 KB L1 and 2.5 MB L2 further support single-thread efficiency.

Power efficiency favors the Core 7 350. With a 15-watt TDP, it delivers high performance at a fraction of the thermal envelope of the 35-watt Intel Processor 300T. This makes it suitable for mobile platforms where thermal and power constraints are tight.

The Intel Processor 300T wins on platform flexibility. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Core 7 350 only supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The dual-channel memory bus on the Intel Processor 300T could provide higher memory bandwidth in memory-sensitive applications, though no bandwidth figure is recorded for it.

The Intel Processor 300T wins on expansion capability. Its Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes provides significantly more bandwidth and connectivity options than the Core 7 350's Gen 4 with 6 lanes. This makes the desktop part more suitable for systems requiring multiple high-speed add-in cards or NVMe drives.

The Intel Processor 300T also wins on raw base clock. At 3.40 GHz, its base frequency is more than double the Core 7 350's 1.50 GHz. For workloads that run at sustained base clocks without boosting, this could provide an advantage.

The Verdict

The data presents a clear split based on use case. The Intel Core 7 350 is the performance leader in the benchmark results that exist. Its 71st percentile ranking, Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 8030, and Passmark single-thread score of 4100 place it well above the 50th percentile ranking of the Intel Processor 300T. The average benchmark score of 17779 gives it a measurable performance baseline.

The Core 7 350 also leads in architectural modernity. The 3 nm process node versus 10 nm, the Wildcat Lake codename versus Raptor Lake, and the newer Xe3 graphics all point to a more recent design. Its 15-watt TDP with six cores delivers performance per watt that the 35-watt dual-core Intel Processor 300T cannot match on paper.

The Intel Processor 300T holds advantages in platform compatibility and expansion. Socket 1700 support, dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory, and 16 Gen 5 PCIe lanes make it a flexible desktop component. The higher base clock of 3.40 GHz provides predictable performance without relying on boost behavior.

The database records no benchmark scores for the Intel Processor 300T, so direct performance comparison remains incomplete. The percentile ranking of 50 for the Intel Processor 300T comes without supporting measurements, while the Core 7 350's 71st percentile is backed by a full benchmark suite.

For mobile computing, the Core 7 350 appears designed for the role. Its BGA 1516 socket, 15-watt TDP, and LPDDR5X memory support align with thin-and-light systems. For desktop builds where expansion and memory flexibility matter more than core count, the Intel Processor 300T offers the dual-channel memory bus and Gen 5 PCIe connectivity.

The verdict from the recorded data: the Core 7 350 wins on measured performance, core count, process technology, and power efficiency. The Intel Processor 300T wins on platform flexibility, base clock, memory compatibility, and PCIe expansion. The choice depends on whether the workload prioritizes the measured multi-core and single-core advantages of the Core 7 350 or the connectivity and memory options of the Intel Processor 300T.