Intel 300

Name: Intel 300
Brand: Intel
SKU: 3087

Manufacturer: Intel

The Intel 300 is a desktop processor built for the LGA 1700 socket, targeting everyday computing workloads within a compact thermal envelope. It ships with integrated UHD Graphics 710, making it a self-contained option for systems that do not require a discrete GPU. With a 46W Thermal Design Power, it sits firmly in the low-power segment of the desktop CPU market, and it supports a broad range of chipsets including H610, B660, B760, H670, H770, Z690, and Z790.

The Intel 300 operates with two cores and four threads, reaching a turbo clock speed of 3.9 GHz from a base of 1 GHz per core, alongside a clock multiplier of 39. Cache is organized across three levels — 160 KB L1, 2.5 MB L2, and 6 MB L3 — with 1.25 MB and 3 MB allocated per core at the L2 and L3 levels respectively. The processor supports DDR5 memory at up to 4800 MHz across two channels, with a maximum capacity of 192 GB and a peak bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. On the graphics side, the UHD Graphics 710 runs at 300 MHz base and 1450 MHz turbo, with 128 shading units, 16 execution units, and support for up to four displays via DirectX 12 and OpenGL 4.5. The CPU also includes a standard set of instruction set extensions such as AVX2, FMA3, AES, and SSE 4.2, and connects to the platform via a PCIe 5.0 interface.

Pros

Supports DDR5 memory at up to 4800 MHz with a maximum capacity of 192 GB, offering substantial headroom for memory-intensive tasks
Integrated UHD Graphics 710 with turbo up to 1450 MHz and support for up to four simultaneous displays removes the need for a discrete GPU in basic use cases
PCIe 5.0 support ensures compatibility with the latest storage and expansion hardware on supported chipsets
Compatible with seven chipsets including H610, B660, H670, B760, H770, Z690, and Z790, giving broad motherboard flexibility
Includes a wide set of instruction set extensions such as AVX2, FMA3, AES, and SSE 4.2, covering encryption, floating-point, and multimedia workloads
NX bit support provides hardware-level memory protection for improved system security

Cons

Base clock speed of 1 GHz per core is notably low, with performance relying heavily on the 3.9 GHz turbo frequency
The multiplier is locked, offering no headroom for manual clock speed adjustments
Only two cores and four threads limits the processor's ability to handle heavily parallelized or multi-tasking workloads
Does not support ECC memory, making it unsuitable for error-sensitive or mission-critical applications
Integrated GPU base clock of 300 MHz is very modest, limiting graphical responsiveness before turbo kicks in

Who is this for?

This processor is well-suited for basic desktop computing tasks such as web browsing, document editing, and light media consumption, where its dual-core design and integrated UHD Graphics 710 are more than adequate. Its broad chipset compatibility and DDR5 support make it a reasonable choice for users building a straightforward home or office system without a discrete GPU. The 46W TDP also makes it appropriate for compact or low-power desktop builds where thermal constraints are a priority, and the support for up to four simultaneous displays adds practical flexibility for multi-monitor office setups.

Who is this NOT for?

Users looking to handle demanding multitasking, content creation, or any CPU-intensive workloads will find the two-core, four-thread configuration a significant bottleneck, as it lacks the parallelism needed to sustain performance under heavier loads. The locked multiplier means there is no path to manual performance tuning, making it a poor fit for enthusiast or overclocking-oriented builds. Similarly, anyone requiring serious graphical performance — whether for gaming, video editing, or GPU-accelerated compute tasks — will find the integrated UHD Graphics 710 insufficient, and the absence of ECC memory support rules it out entirely for workstation or error-sensitive professional environments.

General info:

Type	Desktop
CPU socket	LGA 1700
chipset	B760, H770, Z790, H610, H670, B660, Z690
Has integrated graphics	✓
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	46W
semiconductor size	10 nm
CPU temperature	100 °C
PCI Express (PCIe) version	5
Supports 64-bit	✓

The Intel 300 is a desktop processor built around the LGA 1700 socket, compatible with a wide range of chipsets including H610, B660, H670, B760, H770, Z690, and Z790. It is fabricated on a 10 nm process node and carries a Thermal Design Power of 46W, with a maximum operating temperature of 100°C. The chip supports 64-bit computing, includes integrated graphics, and connects to the platform through a PCIe 5.0 interface.

Performance:

CPU speed	2 x 1 GHz
CPU threads	4 threads
turbo clock speed	3.9GHz
Has an unlocked multiplier	✕
L2 cache	2.5 MB
L3 cache	6 MB
L1 cache	160 KB
L2 core	1.25 MB/core
L3 core	3 MB/core
Uses big.LITTLE technology	✕
clock multiplier	39

The Intel 300 features two cores running at a base speed of 1 GHz each, with four threads available for handling concurrent tasks. The processor can reach a turbo clock speed of 3.9 GHz using a clock multiplier of 39, though the multiplier itself is locked and cannot be adjusted. Cache is distributed across three levels: 160 KB of L1, 2.5 MB of L2 (1.25 MB per core), and 6 MB of L3 (3 MB per core). The chip does not employ big.LITTLE heterogeneous core architecture, meaning all cores operate under a uniform design.

Benchmarks:

PassMark result	7276
PassMark result (single)	3217

In PassMark testing, the Intel 300 achieves an overall multi-core score of 7276, while its single-core result stands at 3217, reflecting the processor's per-core throughput in lightly threaded workloads.

Integrated graphics:

GPU clock speed	300 MHz
GPU name	UHD Graphics 710
GPU turbo	1450 MHz
GPU execution units	16
DirectX version	DirectX 12
supported displays	4
OpenGL version	4.5
OpenCL version	3
texture mapping units (TMUs)	8
render output units (ROPs)	8
shading units	128

The Intel 300 includes an integrated UHD Graphics 710, which operates at a base clock of 300 MHz and can boost up to 1450 MHz. The GPU is built around 16 execution units with 128 shading units, 8 texture mapping units, and 8 render output units. It supports up to four displays simultaneously and is compatible with DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.5, and OpenCL 3, covering a solid range of graphics and compute APIs for everyday use.

Memory:

RAM speed (max)	4800 MHz
maximum memory bandwidth	76.8 GB/s
DDR memory version	5
memory channels	2
maximum memory amount	192GB
Supports ECC memory	✕

The Intel 300 supports DDR5 memory across two channels, with a maximum speed of 4800 MHz and a peak bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. It can address up to 192 GB of system memory in total, though ECC memory is not supported.

Features:

instruction sets	MMX, F16C, FMA3, AES, AVX, AVX2, SSE 4.1, SSE 4.2
uses multithreading	✓
Has NX bit	✓

The Intel 300 supports multithreading and includes the NX bit for hardware-level memory protection. On the instruction set side, it covers a broad range of extensions including MMX, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, F16C, AES, SSE 4.1, and SSE 4.2, enabling support for a wide variety of workloads spanning multimedia, encryption, and floating-point operations.

Final Verdict

The Intel 300 is a modest desktop processor that occupies a clear and specific niche: low-power, entry-level desktop builds where simplicity and platform flexibility matter more than raw throughput. Its broad chipset compatibility combined with DDR5 support gives system builders a degree of future-leaning flexibility that is notable at this tier, and the integrated UHD Graphics 710 with four-display support makes it a self-sufficient option for basic office environments. That said, its dual-core design and locked multiplier mean it has a firm ceiling on what it can realistically handle, and users with workloads that scale beyond everyday tasks will quickly feel those constraints. For a compact, no-frills desktop aimed at light daily use, the Intel 300 delivers what it promises — but it is a processor with a well-defined purpose, and it is best evaluated with that purpose clearly in mind.