Roman GłogulskiDuring the recent CES 2024 trade show in Las Vegas, Intel unveiled its new Raptor Lake Refresh processors for LGA 1700 motherboards. However, the cheapest model, Intel Processor 300, performs poorly in initial tests.
The Intel Processor 300 is a budget-friendly unit with 2 cores and 4 threads, clocked at 3.9 GHz. It has 6 MB of cache memory and Intel UHD Graphics 710. The power consumption of this processor is only 46 W.
Unfortunately, the Intel Processor 300 fails to meet expectations. Its performance is low in both synthetic tests and games. This is mainly due to the small number of cores, low clock speeds, and limited cache memory, which are insufficient for the standards of 2024.
Comparisons of this model with its counterpart from the Intel Alder Lake family, as well as with stronger and newer processors, are also unfavorable. In terms of performance, the Intel Processor 300 is mainly intended for office setups and budget computers.
Therefore, individuals planning to purchase a cheaper PC should consider choosing a processor from the Intel Core i3 segment, even if it is an older generation or from the second-hand market, such as the Intel Core i3-12100, which offers much greater performance.
FAQ:
What are Raptor Lake Refresh processors?
Raptor Lake Refresh processors are the third and final generation of processors released in 2021 for LGA 1700 motherboards.
What does processor clock speed mean?
Processor clock speed refers to the frequency at which the processor performs operations. The higher the clock speed, the faster the processor.
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