Intel Core 7 350 vs Intel Processor U301L Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data presents an unusual asymmetry: the Intel Core 7 350 has a complete set of recorded measurements across Cinebench and Passmark tests, while the Intel Processor U301L has no benchmark entries in the database. This means the Core 7 350 holds every recorded win by default, but the comparison is not a true head-to-head contest. Instead, the data allows for a positional analysis of the Core 7 350 against its nearest rivals, with the U301L evaluated on architectural and specification differences alone.

The Core 7 350 delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 8030 and a single-core score of 2046. Its Passmark single-thread score sits at 4100, and its multi-thread score reaches 15170. The data shows a processor that ranks in the 71st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17779. For the U301L, no such measurements exist; its percentile stands at 50, and its average score is recorded as zero. The Core 7 350 therefore wins every benchmark category where data exists, but the absence of U301L results prevents any direct score-to-score comparison.

The use-case split from the recorded data favors the Core 7 350 in multi-threaded workloads. Its Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 5373 and R15 multi-core score of 1220 indicate strong sustained throughput for rendering and compilation tasks. The Passmark integer math score of 33734 and floating point math score of 42809 reinforce this pattern. For single-threaded responsiveness, the Core 7 350 shows a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2046 and a Passmark single-thread score of 4100, which places it comfortably ahead of the U301L's expected performance based on clock specifications alone.

The U301L, with no benchmark records, cannot be assigned any wins from measured data. Its architectural positioning suggests a different role: the dual-channel memory bus and DDR4 support indicate a platform designed for cost-sensitive configurations where memory bandwidth flexibility matters more than raw compute. The Core 7 350, by contrast, uses a single-channel memory bus with DDR5 and LPDDR5X support, which trades memory parallelism for a newer memory standard.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design families and manufacturing nodes. The Intel Core 7 350 uses the Wildcat Lake codename on a 3 nm process, while the Intel Processor U301L uses the Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm node. Both are fabricated by Intel, but the process gap of 7 nm represents a significant generational shift in transistor density and power efficiency.

Core and thread counts differ. The Core 7 350 provides 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading. The U301L provides 5 cores and 6 threads, indicating one core supports an extra thread. The Core 7 350 compensates with a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, while the U301L operates at a base of 1.20 GHz and boosts to only 2.20 GHz. That 2.60 GHz boost clock advantage for the Core 7 350 is the largest single-clock gap between the two parts.

Cache hierarchies diverge substantially. The Core 7 350 has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3. The U301L has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. The Core 7 350 holds a per-core cache advantage at every level except L3, where the U301L's 8 MB exceeds the Core 7 350's 6 MB by 2 MB.

Memory support differs in both type and channel configuration. The Core 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The U301L supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus, though its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database. The Core 7 350 also lists a PCIe Gen 4 implementation with 6 CPU-only lanes, while the U301L provides Gen 4 with 8 CPU-only lanes, a difference of 2 lanes for external device connectivity.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 7 350 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, while the U301L uses UHD Graphics with 64 execution units. Both target the mobile segment and share a 15 W TDP. The Core 7 350 is built on the newer Wildcat Lake generation, released in the database as 2026-04-15, whereas the U301L carries the Raptor Lake generation with a release date of 2024-04-07. The Core 7 350 uses Intel BGA 1516 socket, while the U301L uses Intel Socket 1700.

Neither processor supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The Core 7 350 lists a launch MSRP of $469, and the U301L lists a launch MSRP of $107.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear performance hierarchy. The Core 7 350, with its 3 nm process, 4.80 GHz boost clock, and full benchmark suite, is the faster processor by every measured metric. Its 71st percentile ranking among all CPUs and average score of 17779 place it in the upper tier of mobile processors. The U301L, with no benchmark scores and a 50th percentile ranking, cannot challenge that position from the recorded evidence.

For workloads requiring high single-thread speed, the Core 7 350's boost clock of 4.80 GHz and Passmark single-thread score of 4100 make it the only defensible choice from the data. For multi-threaded tasks, its 6 cores and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 8030 provide measurable capacity. The U301L's dual-channel memory bus and DDR4 support suggest a platform where memory flexibility is prioritized, but without benchmark data, no performance claim can be verified.

The nearest rivals to the Core 7 350 provide context. The Intel Core 5 221TE has an average score of 17860, a delta of -0.5 percent relative to the Core 7 350. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT has an average score of 17891, a delta of -0.6 percent. The Intel Core 5 120U has an average score of 17898, a delta of -0.7 percent. The AMD EPYC 9374F has an average score of 17693, a delta of 0.5 percent. The Core 7 350 sits within roughly one percent of all four rivals, indicating a tightly clustered competitive field at this performance level.

The U301L, with no rivals listed and no benchmark records, occupies a separate category. It is a lower-clock, lower-cache-per-core part from an older process generation. The verdict from the recorded data is straightforward: the Core 7 350 delivers the measured performance, while the U301L remains an unquantified alternative whose architectural characteristics point to a more modest role.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 boosts to 4.80 GHz, while the Intel Processor U301L boosts to 2.20 GHz. That is a 2.60 GHz advantage for the Core 7 350.

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

A: The Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The Intel Processor U301L has 5 cores and 6 threads.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Processor U301L has 8 MB of shared L3 cache, which is 2 MB more.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel Processor U301L supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 uses a 3 nm process. The Intel Processor U301L uses a 10 nm process.

Q: Do both processors have the same TDP?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 7 350 and the Intel Processor U301L have a TDP of 15 W.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table in the database is empty, so no direct score comparisons between the Core 7 350 and the U301L can be made. The Core 7 350's measurements stand alone, and the U301L's absence of scores means every comparison must be indirect.

The Core 7 350's strongest recorded results come from Cinebench. Its R23 multi-core score of 8030 represents the highest multi-threaded figure in its benchmark set. The R20 multi-core score of 5373 and R15 multi-core score of 1220 show consistent scaling across Cinebench versions. In single-core, the R23 score of 2046, R20 score of 758, and R15 score of 292 demonstrate a strong single-thread baseline.

Passmark results for the Core 7 350 reveal specific workload characteristics. The data compression score of 143123 is the highest Passmark figure recorded, indicating strong performance in compression workloads. The random string sorting score of 17238 and extended instructions score of 12045 add further detail. The find prime numbers score of 107 is the lowest recorded metric, suggesting that prime-number workloads are not a relative strength. The physics score of 1173 and data encryption score of 10933 round out the Passmark suite.

The nearest rival deltas for the Core 7 350 show a narrow competitive band. Against the Intel Core 5 221TE, the delta is -0.5 percent, meaning the Core 7 350 trails by half a percentage point in average score. Against the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT, the delta is -0.6 percent. Against the Intel Core 5 120U, the delta is -0.7 percent. Against the AMD EPYC 9374F, the delta is 0.5 percent, meaning the Core 7 350 leads by half a percentage point. These four rivals bracket the Core 7 350 within a range of 1.2 percentage points, from -0.7 to +0.5 percent.

The U301L's lack of benchmark data means it cannot be placed in this competitive context. Its 50th percentile ranking places it below the Core 7 350's 71st percentile, but the absence of an average score prevents any quantitative gap calculation. The architectural comparison shows the Core 7 350 with a 2.60 GHz boost advantage, a 3 nm versus 10 nm process advantage, and more L1 and L2 cache per core. The U301L counters with 2 MB more L3 cache, a dual-channel memory bus, and two additional PCIe Gen 4 lanes. The Core 7 350's single-channel memory bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth is the only recorded memory bandwidth figure in the comparison, and it belongs to the processor with the higher benchmark scores.