Intel Core Ultra 5 336H vs Intel Processor U301L Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits these two processors into entirely different performance classes. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H holds wins across every single recorded workload in the database, while the Intel Processor U301L has no recorded benchmark scores at all. The 336H's average benchmark score of 34485 places it at the 84th percentile of all CPUs, a strong position for mobile computing tasks. The U301L sits at the 50th percentile, but with no benchmark entries, its percentile reflects only its specifications rather than measured performance.

The 336H demonstrates its strength across both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. In Cinebench R23, it records a multi-core score of 23991 and a single-core score of 3387. The PassMark suite reinforces this pattern: multi-thread performance reaches 28545, while single-thread performance hits 4013. These numbers indicate a processor capable of sustained heavy workloads, from content rendering to complex data processing.

The U301L's specification sheet suggests a different role entirely. With 5 cores, 6 threads, a base clock of 1.20 GHz, and a boost clock of 2.20 GHz, it targets efficiency and basic computing tasks. Its 15 TDP rating versus the 336H's 25 TDP indicates a design focused on power conservation rather than peak output. The absence of benchmark data means the database cannot quantify its real-world performance, but the core and clock specifications place it firmly in entry-level territory.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear conclusion: the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H is the superior processor for any workload where performance matters. Its 16 cores and 16 threads, combined with a 4.60 GHz boost clock, deliver benchmark results that rival desktop-class processors. The nearest rival comparisons show the 336H within 0.2% of the Intel Core i7-13700HX's average score of 34554, and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i5-13450HX's 34333. It also edges out the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X by 0.7% and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 by 0.8%.

The Intel Processor U301L serves a different purpose. Its 5-core, 6-thread configuration, 2.20 GHz boost clock, and 8 MB shared L3 cache point toward basic productivity, web browsing, and light office applications. The 336H's 18 MB shared L3 cache and 3 nm process node give it a substantial architectural advantage. For users who need measured performance, the 336H is the only choice with data to support it. The U301L offers no recorded benchmark results, so any performance claims about it remain unverified in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table contains no entries, so direct comparisons must rely on the 336H's individual scores and the U301L's lack of them. The 336H's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23991 demonstrates exceptional threading capability. Its R20 multi-core score of 10076 and R15 multi-core score of 2418 show consistent scaling across different rendering workloads. Single-core performance in R23 reaches 3387, R20 reaches 1422, and R15 reaches 341, indicating strong per-thread efficiency.

PassMark results for the 336H further illustrate its capabilities. Data compression scores 280340, data encryption scores 21291, and extended instructions score 24542. Floating point math reaches 82415, integer math reaches 62070, and the prime number search scores 299. Random string sorting scores 34402, and physics simulation scores 2682.

The U301L has zero entries in the benchmarks array. The database records no PassMark scores, no Cinebench results, and no other performance measurements. This absence of data means the 336H wins by default in every category, but more importantly, it means the U301L's actual performance characteristics remain unknown. Its specifications suggest modest capabilities, but without measured results, the database cannot confirm them.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The 336H's average benchmark score of 34485 sits 0.2% below the Intel Core i7-13700HX's 34554, 0.4% above the Intel Core i5-13450HX's 34333, 0.7% above the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X's 34260, and 0.8% above the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350's 34222.

Q: Does the Intel Processor U301L have any benchmark scores?

A: No. The database records zero benchmark entries for the U301L. Its percentile rating of 50 is based solely on its specifications rather than measured performance data.

Q: What is the core and thread configuration difference?

A: The 336H has 16 cores and 16 threads, while the U301L has 5 cores and 6 threads. The 336H's thread count equals its core count, indicating no hyper-threading, while the U301L has more threads than cores, indicating hyper-threading support.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The 336H boosts to 4.60 GHz, while the U301L boosts to only 2.20 GHz. The 336H's base clock of 1.90 GHz also exceeds the U301L's 1.20 GHz base clock.

Q: What are the cache size differences?

A: The 336H has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The U301L has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor supports faster PCIe lanes?

A: The 336H supports PCIe Gen 5 with 12 lanes, while the U301L supports PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes. The 336H also supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with 115.2 GB/s bandwidth, whereas the U301L supports DDR4 and DDR5 with no recorded bandwidth figure.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from completely different architectural generations. The 336H uses the Panther Lake architecture built on a 3 nm process node at Intel's foundry. Its codename is Panther Lake, and it belongs to the Core Ultra Series 3 generation. The U301L uses the Raptor Lake architecture built on a 10 nm process node, also at Intel's foundry, with the codename Raptor Lake-PS.

The 336H's Panther Lake design incorporates Intel Xe3 Graphics as its integrated GPU, while the U301L uses UHD Graphics 64EU. The 336H supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s. The U301L supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus but has no recorded memory bandwidth figure.

Cache architecture differs substantially. The 336H allocates 192 KB of L1 cache per core and 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, with 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The U301L allocates 80 KB of L1 per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core, with only 8 MB of shared L3 cache. Both processors use different sockets: the 336H uses Intel BGA 2540, while the U301L uses Intel Socket 1700.

Neither processor supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The 336H's part number is SA4RD, while the U301L's part number is SRPKFQ5CW. The 336H was released on January 4, 2026, while the U301L was released on April 7, 2024.

Specification Differences

The core counts present the most significant specification gap. The 336H packs 16 cores and 16 threads, while the U301L offers only 5 cores and 6 threads. Clock speeds follow the same pattern: the 336H runs at 1.90 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost, versus the U301L's 1.20 GHz base and 2.20 GHz boost.

Power consumption differs by 10 units, with the 336H rated at 25 TDP and the U301L at 15 TDP. The 336H supports PCIe Gen 5 with 12 lanes, while the U301L supports PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes. The 336H's integrated graphics is Intel Xe3 Graphics, while the U301L uses UHD Graphics 64EU. The 336H has no launch MSRP recorded, while the U301L carries a launch MSRP of $107.

Both processors are active in production, target the mobile market segment, and come from Intel. The 336H's 3 nm process node contrasts with the U301L's 10 nm node. The 336H's memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s is recorded, while the U301L's memory bandwidth is not recorded. The 336H's cache hierarchy is larger at every level. The 336H has an average benchmark score of 34485 at the 84th percentile, while the U301L has an average benchmark score of 0 at the 50th percentile.