Intel Core Ultra 3 205 vs Intel Processor U302L Comparison

FAQ

Q: What is the core and thread configuration of each processor?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 3 205 uses 8 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Processor U302L uses 5 cores and 6 threads. The Core Ultra 3 205 has no hyperthreading, and the U302L has one thread per core plus one additional thread.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 3 205 boosts to 4.90 GHz, compared to 2.40 GHz for the Intel Processor U302L. The base clocks are 3.80 GHz and 1.20 GHz respectively.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The Core Ultra 3 205 is built on a 3 nm process at TSMC, while the U302L uses a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare?

A: The Core Ultra 3 205 has 192 KB L1 per core, 3 MB L2 per core, and 15 MB shared L3. The U302L has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 10 MB shared L3.

Q: Which processor supports DDR4 memory?

A: Only the Intel Processor U302L supports DDR4 and DDR5. The Core Ultra 3 205 supports DDR5 exclusively.

Q: What are the market segments for these chips?

A: The Core Ultra 3 205 is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1851, while the U302L is a mobile processor on Intel Socket 1700.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core Ultra 3 205 belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2, using the Arrow Lake architecture (Arrow Lake-S codename). It is fabricated on a 3 nm process at TSMC, with 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die. The chip integrates Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 16 execution units. Memory support is DDR5 only, using a dual-channel bus with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth. PCIe connectivity includes Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The processor targets the desktop segment with a 57 W TDP, and it was released on 2025-07-31.

The Intel Processor U302L uses the Raptor Lake architecture (Raptor Lake-PS codename) on a 10 nm Intel process. It has no listed transistor count or die size. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics with 80 execution units. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus, though no memory bandwidth figure is recorded. PCIe connectivity is Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU. This is a mobile part with a 15 W TDP, released on 2024-04-07.

The architectural split is stark. Arrow Lake is a newer, denser node with a much larger transistor budget, while Raptor Lake-PS is an older node with fewer cores and a smaller shared cache. The Core Ultra 3 205 has 15 MB of L3 versus 10 MB on the U302L. Per-core L2 also favors the Core Ultra part: 3 MB per core versus 1.25 MB per core. L1 cache per core is 192 KB versus 80 KB. These differences indicate a generational leap in both core design and cache hierarchy.

The socket situation reinforces the separation. The Core Ultra 3 205 sits on Intel Socket 1851, while the U302L uses Intel Socket 1700. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier. Both chips lack ECC memory support.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database does not contain head-to-head benchmark results between the Intel Core Ultra 3 205 and the Intel Processor U302L. The U302L has no recorded benchmark scores in any test category, so direct comparisons on individual workloads are not possible from the recorded data.

What the database does provide is the Core Ultra 3 205's absolute performance profile and its standing among all CPUs. The Core Ultra 3 205 scores 19,856 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,803 in single-core. In Cinebench R20 it records 8,339 multi-core and 1,177 single-core. Cinebench R15 shows 2,001 multi-core and 282 single-core. PassMark results include 26,167 in multithread, 4,575 in single-thread, 260,651 in data compression, 18,772 in data encryption, 22,578 in extended instructions, 268 in prime number finding, 75,136 in floating point math, 54,755 in integer math, 2,016 in physics, and 31,083 in random string sorting.

The Core Ultra 3 205 sits at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 31,473. Its nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core 7 240H with an average score of 31,483 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX at 31,495 (-0.1%), the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H at 31,508 (-0.1%), and the Intel Core i5-13500 at 31,510 (-0.1%). This places the Core Ultra 3 205 essentially at parity with those four parts, all within a tenth of a percent of each other.

Because the U302L has no benchmark entries, its percentile is 50, which reflects an average standing among all recorded CPUs, but no score supports that position. The data shows the Core Ultra 3 205 as a mid-to-high performer, while the U302L is effectively uncharacterized in the benchmark database.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every specification field recorded.

Cores and threads: The Core Ultra 3 205 has 8 cores and 8 threads. The U302L has 5 cores and 6 threads.

Clocks: The Core Ultra 3 205 runs at 3.80 GHz base and 4.90 GHz boost. The U302L runs at 1.20 GHz base and 2.40 GHz boost.

TDP: The Core Ultra 3 205 is rated at 57 W. The U302L is rated at 15 W.

Socket: The Core Ultra 3 205 uses Intel Socket 1851. The U302L uses Intel Socket 1700.

Architecture and process: The Core Ultra 3 205 uses Arrow Lake on 3 nm TSMC. The U302L uses Raptor Lake on 10 nm Intel.

Transistors and die size: The Core Ultra 3 205 has 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die. The U302L has no recorded values.

Cache: The Core Ultra 3 205 has 192 KB L1 per core, 3 MB L2 per core, and 15 MB shared L3. The U302L has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 10 MB shared L3.

Memory: The Core Ultra 3 205 supports DDR5 only, with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth. The U302L supports DDR4 and DDR5, with no bandwidth figure recorded.

PCIe: The Core Ultra 3 205 provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes. The U302L provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes.

Integrated graphics: The Core Ultra 3 205 has Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 16 EU. The U302L has UHD Graphics with 80 EU.

Market segment: The Core Ultra 3 205 is desktop. The U302L is mobile.

Release date: The Core Ultra 3 205 launched 2025-07-31. The U302L launched 2024-04-07.

Launch MSRP: The Core Ultra 3 205 has a launch MSRP of $140. The U302L has a launch MSRP of $285.

Part numbers: The Core Ultra 3 205 is SRVFC. The U302L is SRPKGQ5CX.

The Verdict

The data shows a clear performance-class separation. The Intel Core Ultra 3 205 is a desktop processor with 8 cores, a 4.90 GHz boost, 15 MB of L3 cache, DDR5 memory, Gen 5 PCIe, and a 57 W TDP. The Intel Processor U302L is a mobile processor with 5 cores, a 2.40 GHz boost, 10 MB of L3 cache, DDR4/DDR5 memory, Gen 4 PCIe, and a 15 W TDP.

The Core Ultra 3 205's benchmark scores place it at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, with an average score of 31,473. It sits within 0.1% of the Intel Core 7 240H, AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX, Intel Core Ultra 5 225H, and Intel Core i5-13500. The U302L has no benchmark scores in the database, so its performance cannot be quantified relative to the Core Ultra 3 205.

The verdict depends on the workload and platform. For desktop users seeking a modern architecture with high clock speeds, large cache, and substantial memory bandwidth, the Core Ultra 3 205 is the only choice between these two. For mobile applications where power consumption matters, the U302L uses 15 W versus 57 W, but it also has fewer cores, lower clocks, and older process technology.

The U302L carries a higher launch MSRP of $285 versus $140 for the Core Ultra 3 205, though the U302L includes broader memory compatibility with DDR4 support. The Core Ultra 3 205 offers a newer socket, a denser process node, and a much higher performance ceiling as recorded in the benchmark data. The U302L remains a low-power mobile option with no recorded performance evidence in the database.