Core i5-7300U

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-7300U

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i5-7300U based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,642 Rank: 1157
Rank Name Score Visual
1153 Core i3-4150T 4,646
+0.1%
1154 Core M 5Y31 4,645
+0.1%
1155 Core i3-2125 4,645
+0.1%
1156 Core i7-2720QM 4,643
+0%
1157 Core i5-7300U 4,642
1158 Xeon E5-2450 v2 4,639
-0.1%
1159 Pentium G3260 4,638
-0.1%
1160 Core i5-3340M 4,638
-0.1%
1161 Core m5-6Y57 4,635
-0.2%
1162 Xeon X5650 4,633
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-7300U based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,439 Rank: 1350
Rank Name Score Visual
1346 PRO A10-8770E 4,441
+0%
1347 Atom C3508 4,440
+0%
1348 Core i3-4330T 4,440
+0%
1349 Phenom II X4 B97 4,440
+0%
1350 Core i5-7300U 4,439
1351 Celeron G4900T 4,439
+0%
1352 Celeron G3930T 4,439
+0%
1353 A10-7700K 4,439
+0%
1354 Xeon E5320 4,439
+0%
1355 A10 PRO-7850B 4,439
+0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-7300U based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,777 Rank: 1084
Rank Name Score Visual
1080 Xeon E3-1240 V2 4,780
+0.1%
1081 Core i5-2405S 4,780
+0.1%
1082 Xeon E5-2643 v2 4,778
+0%
1083 Core i7-2860QM 4,777
+0%
1084 Core i5-7300U 4,777
1085 Core i7-3687U 4,777
+0%
1086 Xeon W-2102 4,776
+-0%
1087 EPYC 7281 4,775
+-0%
1088 Pentium G3260 4,775
+-0%
1089 Core i7-4500U 4,773
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i5-7300U based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,560 Rank: 1117
Rank Name Score Visual
1113 Core i3-4160 4,561
+0%
1114 A12-9730P 4,561
+0%
1115 A10-9630P 4,561
+0%
1116 Athlon 200GE 4,560
+0%
1117 Core i5-7300U 4,560
1118 Core i5-7287U 4,560
+0%
1119 Core i5-L16G7 4,560
+0%
1120 Core i7-6567U 4,559
+-0%
1121 Core i7-6560U 4,559
+-0%
1122 Core i7-4600M 4,559
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-7300U based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,539 Rank: 1108
Rank Name Score Visual
1104 Phenom II X4 B40 4,540
+0%
1105 Pentium Silver J5005 4,539
+0%
1106 Pentium Gold G5500T 4,539
+0%
1107 Core i7-6660U 4,539
+0%
1108 Core i5-7300U 4,539
1109 A10-6700 4,539
+0%
1110 A8-9600 4,539
+0%
1111 A10-9700E 4,539
+0%
1112 Athlon II X4 645 4,539
+0%
1113 Xeon E5450 4,539
+0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-7300U based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,579 Rank: 1025
Rank Name Score Visual
1021 Xeon W3550 4,580
+0%
1022 Xeon L5640 4,580
+0%
1023 Athlon Gold 7220U 4,580
+0%
1024 Core i7-2675QM 4,579
+0%
1025 Core i5-7300U 4,579
1026 Core i3-4170 4,579
+0%
1027 Core i5-2500S 4,579
+0%
1028 Xeon W3530 4,578
+-0%
1029 Xeon E5630 4,578
+-0%
1030 Core i3-4160 4,577
+-0%

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Core i5-7300U Details

Released in 2017 as part of Intel’s Kaby Lake U series, the Core i5-7300U represents a significant step forward in mobile processor efficiency and integrated graphics performance compared to its predecessor, the i5-6300U. Built on a 14 nm process, the chip delivers a balanced blend of performance and power efficiency, making it a popular choice for thin-and-light laptops during its era. While it is now considered an older device by modern standards, its design still holds relevance in budget and mainstream mobile computing segments. The processor is designed for mobile use, featuring a 15 W TDP that allows for extended battery life while maintaining usable performance for everyday tasks.

At the heart of the i5-7300U is a dual-core, four-thread design based on the Kaby Lake microarchitecture. It operates at a base frequency of 2.6 GHz and can boost up to 3.5 GHz, leveraging Intel’s Turbo Boost 2.0 technology to handle short bursts of demanding workloads. With a 3 MiB L3 cache and 0.5 MiB of L2 cache, the CPU provides adequate data access speed for multitasking and general productivity. It supports up to 32 GB of DDR4-2133 or DDR3L-1600 memory across two channels, with a maximum memory bandwidth of 31.79 GiB/s. The integrated HD Graphics 620 GPU, featuring 24 execution units and a max frequency of 1.1 GHz, enables smooth HD video playback and light gaming, though it falls short of modern integrated graphics solutions.

The i5-7300U supports a wide range of modern features, including AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel’s Speed Shift and Enhanced SpeedStep technologies, which dynamically adjust performance and power consumption. It also includes Intel vPro for enterprise management, Secure Key, and Intel TXT for enhanced security. Despite lacking ECC memory support, its inclusion of virtualization extensions (VT-x and VT-d) makes it suitable for light virtualization tasks. The processor operates within a 7.5 W to 25 W power envelope, with a base frequency of 2.6 GHz and a reduced frequency of 800 MHz at the lower end, allowing for improved efficiency under light loads.

In benchmark testing, the Core i5-7300U achieves a single-core score of 4777, ranking it #1083 out of 2060 processors, and a multicore score of 4439, placing it #1350. Its overall score of 4642 positions it at #1157, demonstrating its ability to hold its own in basic productivity and multimedia applications. While it trails behind modern high-end processors, it competes closely with older-generation Intel CPUs such as the Core i5-650 and the Core i3-4330T, which offer similar performance levels. The processor performs best in single-threaded tasks, where its strong single-core score reflects its ability to handle everyday computing efficiently.

As of March 2026, the Core i5-7300U remains a viable option for users seeking a reliable, low-power processor for general use, such as web browsing, office applications, and media consumption. While it is no longer suited for intensive workloads like video editing or gaming, its combination of integrated graphics, efficient power use, and support for modern instruction sets makes it a durable choice for entry-level and budget laptops. For users upgrading from older systems, it offers a noticeable improvement in performance and battery life, albeit at the cost of not being competitive with today’s high-performance mobile processors.
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Intel Core i5-7300U

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-7300U
Family: Core
Series: i5-7300
Model Number: i5-7300U
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2600 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3500 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 3500 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 26x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Kaby Lake
Core Name: Kaby Lake U
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 142
Package: FCBGA-1356
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 15 W
Release Price: $281.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 128 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 64 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 64 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 0.5 MiB (4-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 3 MiB (12-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: LPDDR3-1866 DDR3L-1600 and DDR4-2133
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 32 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 31.79 GB/s
ECC Support: No

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 620
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1100 MHz
Execution Units: 24

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT TBT 2.0 EIST SST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP SIPP SSE4a TSX Flex Memory MWT ISRT FMA
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