Name: Intel Celeron 7300
Brand: Intel

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Celeron 7300

Overall score

7.2

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Popularity

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When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.

Platform

8.2

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Brand name

What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.

When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Processor type

What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.

When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

CPU socket

What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.

When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

Chipset

What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.

When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

CPU architecture

What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.

When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

Performance

7.4

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N. of physical cores

What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.

When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

CPU threads

What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.

When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

Threads per core

What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.

When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

CPU boost clock speed

What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.

When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

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CPU base clock speed

What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.

When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Cache & Architecture

6.8

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Semiconductor size

What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.

When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

Foundry

What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.

When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

L3 cache

What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.

When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

L2 cache

What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.

When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

L1 cache

What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.

When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

Memory & PCIe

6.1

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DDR memory version

What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.

When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

Maximum memory speed

What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.

When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

Max memory speed (JEDEC)

What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.

When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)

What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.

When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

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Maximum memory capacity

What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.

When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

Integrated Graphics

7.7

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Integrated graphics

What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.

When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

Integrated GPU model

What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.

When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Integrated GPU execution units

What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.

When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

Integrated GPU base frequency

What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.

When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

Integrated media encoders/decoders

What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.

When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

Power & Thermal

7.5

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TDP (Thermal design power)

What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.

When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

Base power (PL1)

What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.

When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

Boost power (PL2)

What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.

When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

Tau (power duration limit)

What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.

When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

Configurable TDP

What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.

When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

Intel Celeron 7300 vs the average processor

Why is Intel Celeron 7300 better than the average processor?

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2.5x more L2 per core
Intel Celeron 7300 has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
What it is: The amount of L2 cache available to each CPU core.
When it matters: When you are comparing per-core cache resources in deeper architectural analysis.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >=1 MB/core
Intel Celeron 7300 has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.1.25 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
80% lower base power
Intel Celeron 7300 has a lower base power draw than the average processor (9 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: <30 W
Intel Celeron 7300 has a lower base power draw than the average processor (9 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.9 W vs 45 W
Uses big.LITTLE design
Intel Celeron 7300 uses a big.LITTLE design, the average processor does not.
P-cores + E-cores
What it is: Combines high-performance cores with lower-power efficiency cores instead of relying on just one core type.
When it matters: When you want strong burst performance in demanding tasks without wasting as much power during lighter background work.
Importance: MEDIUM
Intel Celeron 7300 uses a big.LITTLE design, the average processor does not.
Newer PCIe version
Intel Celeron 7300 supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3.0).
What it is: The newest PCIe generation the processor can use directly for graphics cards, SSDs, and other high-speed expansion devices.
When it matters: When you want support for newer GPUs or SSDs, or more bandwidth for high-speed expansion hardware.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: 4.0
Intel Celeron 7300 supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3.0).4.0 vs 3.0
Newer DDR support
Intel Celeron 7300 supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5 vs DDR4).
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: DDR5
Intel Celeron 7300 supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5 vs DDR4).DDR4/DDR5 vs DDR4
More advanced microarchitecture
Intel Celeron 7300 uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Alder Lake vs Kaby Lake).
What it is: The internal core-design codename used for this processor generation.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs at a deeper design level and want to identify the exact architecture behind marketing names.
Importance: LOW
Intel Celeron 7300 uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Alder Lake vs Kaby Lake).Alder Lake vs Kaby Lake
77.3% higher memory speed
Intel Celeron 7300 has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (5,200 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >=4800 MHz
Intel Celeron 7300 has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (5,200 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.5200 MHz vs 2933 MHz
80% lower TDP
Intel Celeron 7300 has a lower TDP than the average processor (9 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: <30 W
Intel Celeron 7300 has a lower TDP than the average processor (9 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.9 W vs 45 W
Includes crypto acceleration
Intel Celeron 7300 includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.
Supports HMP
Intel Celeron 7300 supports HMP, the average processor does not.
2 wider front-end design
Intel Celeron 7300 has a higher front-end width than the average processor (6 vs 4). The average processor uses front-end width of 4.
2.5x more L2 per core
Intel Celeron 7300 has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
Uses big.LITTLE design
Intel Celeron 7300 uses a big.LITTLE design, the average processor does not.
More advanced microarchitecture
Intel Celeron 7300 uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Alder Lake vs Kaby Lake).
More advanced foundry
Intel Celeron 7300 uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 7 vs Intel 14 nm).
16.7% smaller process node
Intel Celeron 7300 has a lower process node than the average processor (10 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
Newer PCIe version
Intel Celeron 7300 supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3.0).
Newer DDR support
Intel Celeron 7300 supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5 vs DDR4).
77.3% higher memory speed
Intel Celeron 7300 has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (5,200 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
2x more GPU execution units
Intel Celeron 7300 has more GPU execution units than the average processor (48 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
1 more supported displays
Intel Celeron 7300 has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
80% lower base power
Intel Celeron 7300 has a lower base power draw than the average processor (9 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
80% lower TDP
Intel Celeron 7300 has a lower TDP than the average processor (9 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
54.7% lower boost power
Intel Celeron 7300 has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (29 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.

Why is Intel Celeron 7300 worse than the average processor?

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Narrower instruction support
Intel Celeron 7300 supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
No multithreading support
Intel Celeron 7300 does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
3 fewer CPU threads
Intel Celeron 7300 has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (5 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
1 fewer threads per core
Intel Celeron 7300 has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
18 lower clock multiplier
Intel Celeron 7300 has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (10 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
No Turbo Boost
Intel Celeron 7300 does not support Turbo Boost, the average processor does.
1 fewer CPU cores
Intel Celeron 7300 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (5 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
2 fewer PCIe lanes
Intel Celeron 7300 has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (14 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
Narrower media codec support
Intel Celeron 7300 supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
Narrower instruction support
Intel Celeron 7300 supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
What it is: The supported CPU instruction sets and extensions.
When it matters: When you run software that depends on specific CPU instructions.
Importance: MEDIUM
Intel Celeron 7300 supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
No multithreading support
Intel Celeron 7300 does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
What it is: Lets each physical core run more than one thread at the same time, such as with Hyper-Threading or SMT.
When it matters: When multitasking, rendering, compiling, virtualization, or other thread-heavy work benefits from more total processing threads.
Importance: HIGH
Intel Celeron 7300 does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
Narrower media codec support
Intel Celeron 7300 supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.
Importance: LOW
Intel Celeron 7300 supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)
2 fewer PCIe lanes
Intel Celeron 7300 has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (14 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
What it is: The number of PCIe lanes provided directly by the processor.
When it matters: When you connect fast GPUs, SSDs, or expansion cards.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >=20
Intel Celeron 7300 has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (14 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.14 vs 16
1 fewer threads per core
Intel Celeron 7300 has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: 2
Intel Celeron 7300 has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.1 vs 2
3 fewer CPU threads
Intel Celeron 7300 has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (5 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: 16+
Intel Celeron 7300 has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (5 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.5 vs 8
18 lower clock multiplier
Intel Celeron 7300 has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (10 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
What it is: The ratio used to derive CPU frequency from the base clock.
When it matters: When you tune or compare overclocking behavior.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >33
Intel Celeron 7300 has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (10 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.10 vs 28
No Turbo Boost
Intel Celeron 7300 does not support Turbo Boost, the average processor does.
What it is: The Intel turbo-boost generation or boost feature family supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you want a rough sense of how the chip manages short-term clock boosts, especially within older Intel generations.
Importance: LOW
Intel Celeron 7300 does not support Turbo Boost, the average processor does.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Intel Celeron 7300?

Efficient Alder Lake architecture with a mix of 1 performance core and 4 efficient cores
High memory support including DDR5-4800 and LPDDR5-5200
Extremely low power consumption with a base TDP of just 9W
Strong multi-threaded performance compared to older dual-core processors like the i3-1115G4
Supports modern features like PCIe 4.0 and advanced AVX2 instruction sets
Integrated Intel UHD graphics (48EU) is capable for basic media playback and 1080p streaming

What customers dislike about Intel Celeron 7300?

Lacks Intel Turbo Boost technology, resulting in very low single-core performance
No Hyper-Threading support, limiting it to only 5 simultaneous threads
Struggles significantly with heavy multitasking or professional workloads
Poor gaming performance; even less-demanding games often experience stuttering
Low base clock speeds (1.0 GHz P-core / 0.7 GHz E-core) can lead to 100% CPU usage during basic system tasks
Small cache size compared to higher-tier Core i3 or i5 models

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