PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i7-1160G7

2020

Why buy it

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (4 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe Graphics 96EU, while Processor U300 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Processor U300 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (8,720 vs 8,897).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 20.5 vs 46.1 PassMark/$ ($426 MSRP vs $193 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on FCBGA1598 with DDR4, while Processor U300 moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.

Processor U300

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $233 less on MSRP ($193 MSRP vs $426 MSRP).
✅Delivers 125.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 46.1 vs 20.5 PassMark/$ ($193 MSRP vs $426 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of FCBGA1598 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-1160G7 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i7-1160G7

2020

Processor U300

2023

Why buy it

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (4 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe Graphics 96EU, while Processor U300 needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $233 less on MSRP ($193 MSRP vs $426 MSRP).
✅Delivers 125.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 46.1 vs 20.5 PassMark/$ ($193 MSRP vs $426 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of FCBGA1598 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Processor U300 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (8,720 vs 8,897).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 20.5 vs 46.1 PassMark/$ ($426 MSRP vs $193 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on FCBGA1598 with DDR4, while Processor U300 moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-1160G7 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Processor U300 better than Core i7-1160G7?

Yes. Processor U300 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 3.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 2% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Processor U300 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 3.3% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Processor U300 is the better fit. You are getting 2% better PassMark, backed by 5 cores and 6 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Processor U300 is the smarter buy today. Processor U300 is $233 cheaper on MSRP at $193 MSRP versus $426 MSRP, and it gives you a 3.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 125.2% better value on MSRP (46.1 vs 20.5 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Processor U300 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2020), a healthier platform with FCBGA1744 and DDR5 instead of FCBGA1598, and more multi-core headroom with 5 cores / 6 threads instead of 4/8. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i7-1160G7 Benchmark Check

Processor U300 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-1160G7	Processor U300
1080p
low	169 FPS	183 FPS
medium	138 FPS	150 FPS
high	108 FPS	122 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	100 FPS
1440p
low	147 FPS	150 FPS
medium	119 FPS	118 FPS
high	94 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	78 FPS
4K
low	83 FPS	84 FPS
medium	73 FPS	72 FPS
high	57 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	45 FPS

Open Core i7-1160G7 Open Processor U300

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-1160G7	Processor U300
1080p
low	168 FPS	166 FPS
medium	138 FPS	137 FPS
high	127 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	110 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	146 FPS
medium	126 FPS	123 FPS
high	118 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	99 FPS
4K
low	116 FPS	113 FPS
medium	100 FPS	98 FPS
high	86 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	72 FPS

Open Core i7-1160G7 Open Processor U300

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-1160G7	Processor U300
1080p
low	218 FPS	222 FPS
medium	218 FPS	222 FPS
high	218 FPS	222 FPS
ultra	218 FPS	222 FPS
1440p
low	218 FPS	222 FPS
medium	218 FPS	222 FPS
high	218 FPS	222 FPS
ultra	218 FPS	222 FPS
4K
low	218 FPS	222 FPS
medium	218 FPS	222 FPS
high	218 FPS	206 FPS
ultra	218 FPS	163 FPS

Open Core i7-1160G7 Open Processor U300

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-1160G7	Processor U300
1080p
low	218 FPS	222 FPS
medium	218 FPS	222 FPS
high	218 FPS	222 FPS
ultra	218 FPS	222 FPS
1440p
low	218 FPS	222 FPS
medium	218 FPS	222 FPS
high	218 FPS	222 FPS
ultra	218 FPS	222 FPS
4K
low	218 FPS	222 FPS
medium	218 FPS	222 FPS
high	218 FPS	222 FPS
ultra	218 FPS	222 FPS

Open Core i7-1160G7 Open Processor U300

Valorant

Valorant

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-1160G7 and Processor U300

Core i7-1160G7

The Core i7-1160G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1598. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,720 points. Launch price was $426.

Processor U300

The Processor U300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture. It features 5 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 8,897 points. Launch price was $193.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-1160G7 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Processor U300 offers 5 cores / 6 threads — the Processor U300 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i7-1160G7 versus 4.4 GHz on the Processor U300 — identical boost frequencies (base: 1.2 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Core i7-1160G7 uses the Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Processor U300 uses Raptor Lake-U (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-1160G7 scores 8,720 against the Processor U300's 8,897 — a 2% lead for the Processor U300. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-1160G7 vs 8 MB (total) on the Processor U300.

Feature	Core i7-1160G7	Processor U300
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	5 / 6+25%
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	1.2 GHz	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+50%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm SuperFin	10 nm
Architecture	Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021)	Raptor Lake-U (2023)
PassMark	8,720	8,897+2%
Geekbench 6 Single	1,758	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-1160G7 uses the FCBGA1598 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Processor U300 uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-1160G7	Processor U300
Socket	FCBGA1598	FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR4x-4267	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	4	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-1160G7) / not specified (Processor U300). The Core i7-1160G7 includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 96EU), while the Processor U300 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-1160G7 targets Premium Ultrabook/Tablet. Direct competitor: Core i7-1160G7 rivals Ryzen 7 4800U.

Feature	Core i7-1160G7	Processor U300
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	Iris Xe Graphics 96EU	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	Yes	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	—
Target Use	Premium Ultrabook/Tablet	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-1160G7 launched at $426 MSRP, while the Processor U300 debuted at $193. On MSRP ($426 vs $193), the Processor U300 is $233 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-1160G7 delivers 20.5 pts/$ vs 46.1 pts/$ for the Processor U300 — making the Processor U300 the 77% better value option.