Intel Core 7 350 vs Intel Processor U302L Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the core counts differ between the Intel Core 7 350 and the Intel Processor U302L?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 uses 6 cores and 6 threads, while the Intel Processor U302L has 5 cores and 6 threads. The thread count is identical, but the Core 7 350 has one additional physical core.

Q: What are the clock speed differences between these two processors?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Intel Processor U302L runs at a 1.20 GHz base and 2.40 GHz boost, meaning the Core 7 350 can reach double the boost frequency.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Processor U302L has 10 MB of shared L3 cache, compared to the 6 MB shared L3 cache on the Intel Core 7 350. The U302L offers 4 MB more L3 capacity.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, while the Intel Processor U302L supports DDR4 and DDR5. Only the Core 7 350 supports LPDDR5X.

Q: How do the memory bus configurations compare?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 uses a single-channel memory bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Processor U302L uses a dual-channel memory bus, though its bandwidth figure is not recorded in the database.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 is built on a 3 nm process, while the Intel Processor U302L uses a 10 nm process. Both are manufactured by Intel.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split between these two mobile processors is substantial. The Intel Core 7 350 belongs to the Wildcat Lake family and carries the generation label "Core 5 (Wildcat Lake)" in the database. It is fabricated on a 3 nm process node, which represents a much more advanced manufacturing technology than the 10 nm node used by the Intel Processor U302L. The U302L is based on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-PS codename, and is classified under "Intel Processor (Raptor Lake)".

Core organization differs notably. The Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads, all operating with a 1.50 GHz base clock and a 4.80 GHz boost clock. The U302L has 5 cores and 6 threads, with a 1.20 GHz base and 2.40 GHz boost. The Core 7 350 therefore delivers a significantly higher peak frequency, while the U302L relies on its extra thread relative to its core count.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently as well. The Core 7 350 provides 192 KB of L1 cache per core and 2.5 MB of L2 per core, with 6 MB of shared L3. The U302L offers 80 KB of L1 per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core, but a larger 10 MB shared L3. This means the Core 7 350 has more per-core cache, while the U302L has a larger pool of shared L3.

Memory support and I/O also diverge. The Core 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, uses a single-channel memory bus, and offers 59.7 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The U302L supports DDR4 and DDR5, uses a dual-channel memory bus, and has no recorded bandwidth figure. PCIe connectivity is Gen 4 for both, but the Core 7 350 provides 6 CPU-only lanes while the U302L provides 8 CPU-only lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 7 350 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The U302L uses UHD Graphics 80EU. Both processors are mobile segments, have active production status, and have locked multipliers.

Release timing is separated by about two years. The U302L launched on 2024-04-07, while the Core 7 350 launched on 2026-04-15. Sockets are incompatible: the Core 7 350 uses Intel BGA 1516, while the U302L uses Intel Socket 1700.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors, and the Intel Processor U302L has no recorded benchmark scores at all. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, and its percentile ranking versus all CPUs is 50. The Intel Core 7 350, by contrast, has a full suite of benchmark results.

The Core 7 350 delivers a Cinebench R15 multicore score of 1220 and a single-core score of 292. In Cinebench R20, it scores 5373 multi-core and 758 single-core. Cinebench R23 results show 8030 multi-core and 2046 single-core. PassMark results include a multithread score of 15170, a single-thread score of 4100, integer math at 33734, floating point math at 42809, and extended instructions at 12045. Data compression scores 143123, data encryption scores 10933, random string sorting scores 17238, and find prime numbers scores 107. Physics tests return 1173.

The Core 7 350 holds a percentile rank of 71 against all CPUs and has an average benchmark score of 17779. Its nearest rivals in the database are all close competitors. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT has an average score of 17891, which is 0.6% higher. The Intel Core 5 120U scores 17898, 0.7% higher. The Intel Core 5 221TE scores 17860, 0.5% lower. The AMD EPYC 9374F scores 17693, 0.5% lower. These narrow deltas place the Core 7 350 in a tightly contested performance band.

Since the U302L has no benchmark data, no direct numerical comparison between the two is possible from the recorded measurements. The analysis must rely on architectural and specification differences to infer relative performance. The Core 7 350's much higher boost clock, smaller process node, and larger per-core cache likely provide a substantial performance advantage in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads, but the database does not quantify that advantage directly. The U302L's larger L3 cache and dual-channel memory bus could help in memory-sensitive tasks, though no bandwidth figure is available to confirm this.

The wins counters in the database show 0 wins for each processor in head-to-head tests, reflecting the absence of direct benchmark comparisons.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to the Intel Core 7 350 as the stronger processor for most workloads. It has a 4.80 GHz boost clock versus 2.40 GHz on the U302L, a 3 nm process versus 10 nm, 6 cores versus 5, and a full set of benchmark scores that place it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs. The U302L carries no benchmark scores, so its performance profile is entirely unmeasured in the database.

The Core 7 350 also offers LPDDR5X memory support and a higher bandwidth figure of 59.7 GB/s, which benefits integrated graphics and memory-heavy tasks. Its per-core L1 and L2 caches are larger, which typically helps latency-sensitive single-threaded work. The U302L counters with a larger shared L3 cache of 10 MB and a dual-channel memory bus, which could improve certain workloads, but without benchmark data those advantages remain theoretical.

The U302L does have one clear structural advantage: its 10 MB L3 cache is 66% larger than the Core 7 350's 6 MB. It also provides more PCIe lanes (8 versus 6) and supports DDR4 memory, which may be relevant for platforms with older memory infrastructure. However, the Core 7 350's higher clocks, newer process node, and additional core make it the more capable part on paper.

For users prioritizing raw compute performance, the data clearly favors the Intel Core 7 350. For those needing DDR4 compatibility or a larger shared cache, the Intel Processor U302L has distinct specification advantages, but its actual performance remains unverified in the database.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 7 350 | Intel Processor U302L |

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

| Cores | 6 | 5 |

| Threads | 6 | 6 |

| Base Clock | 1.50 GHz | 1.20 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.80 GHz | 2.40 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 15 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1516 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Wildcat Lake | Raptor Lake-PS |

| Process Node | 3 nm | 10 nm |

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

| L2 Cache | 2.5 MB (per core) | 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 | $469 | $285 |

The two processors diverge on nearly every key specification. The Core 7 350 has more cores, higher clocks, a smaller process node, and larger per-core caches. The U302L has a larger L3 cache, dual-channel memory, more PCIe lanes, and older memory support. Both are unlocked multipliers, mobile segments, and active production parts. The Core 7 350 has a 71st percentile ranking with an average benchmark score of 17779, while the U302L has no recorded scores and a 50th percentile ranking.