Summary
Intel is reportedly working on a new entry-level dual-core CPU that does not follow the company’s typical nomenclature for processors. It is said to be called “Intel 300” and is expected to release in the third quarter of this year. It will be part of the 14th Gen CPU lineup, but since it is a budget entry-level offering, it only has 2 cores and 4 threads, a bit surprising for a 2023 CPU. The Intel 300 CPU is said to be the successor to the Intel Pentium Gold G7400 which was launched early last year.
Typically, Intel keeps its entry-level CPUs in the Pentium or Celeron categories including chips like the Pentium Gold G7400 and the Intel Celeron 7305L. The Pentium Gold G7400 features a dual-core design with 2 performance cores (no efficiency cores) and 4 threads while the Celeron 7305L features a total of 5 cores – 1 performance core and 4 efficiency cores. The Celeron chip, as well as the Pentium Gold G7400, were part of the 12th Gen lineup of CPUs and did not receive a refresh or follow-up with the 13th generation.
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Now,according to a new leak from tipster chi11eddogon Twitter, “Intel 300” is going to be the new naming convention for the CPU that is said to be the successor to the Pentium Gold G7400. The 14th Gen CPU will feature 2 performance cores, no efficiency cores, and 4 threads. It will come with 6MB of L3 cache and 46W power consumption, which is most likely the base processor power. Interestingly, the base core clock has gone up by 200MHz and the new Intel 300 CPU is said to be clocked at 3.9GHz.
Intel first introduced its P-core and E-core design with the 12th Gen Alder Lake CPUs back in January last year. The Pentium Gold G7400 was launched in the first quarter of 2022. With the 13th Gen, the company skipped refreshing this CPU but is now going with a different approach, yet keeping the core count low, just like the previous generation. The P-core and E-core design brought decent performance improvements over the previous generation, especially when it came to the moregaming-oriented CPUsin the lineup.
As for the release date, the tipster mentioned that Intel will unveil the new CPU in this quarter which means before September ends. Notably, the company isexpected to unveil its Raptor Lake Refresh lineupof CPUs in October, so it could be that the Intel 300 CPUs are announced alongside the more mainstream chips. It should also be noted that the company has not shared any official information about the new CPU or its release.
Speaking of the Raptor Lake Refresh, the upcoming series of CPUs will not be a generational jump over the 13th Gen lineup. They will offer aminor performance boostover Intel’s current offerings for both the ‘K’ and ‘non-K’ SKUs. The current lineup of CPUs from Intel are some of thebest in terms of performancein 2023 but the 12th-generation, which is often discounted, is better value than the 13th-generation alternatives.
Intel 12th Gen and 13th Gen Core Processors Currently Available
Intel Core i3-12100F
The 4-Core, 8-Thread Intel Core i3-12100F processor is an entry-level contender from Intel’s 12th generation that can handle today’s games to a moderate level without bottlenecking and offers a path to upgrade to a faster processor by allowing users to build on an Intel 600 or 700 series motherboard.
Intel Core i7-12700KF 12-Core, 20-Thread CPU
The Intel Core i7-12700KF 12-Core, 20-Thread CPU is an excellent processor for your gaming and productivity needs. With 8 Performance and 4 efficiency cores, it leverages all 12 of its cores to allow for a variety of workloads, delivering stellar performance in its GPU-less design which allows it to be a cheaper alternative to its more expensive sibling, the Core i7 12700K
Intel Core i5-13600K
The Intel Core i5-13600K has 14 cores, 20 threads, and a lot of headroom for overclocking. Gamers looking for the best gaming CPU possible, in terms of value, performance, and features will want to start here. Intel managed to not only beat out AMD in the same category but even created a product that’s available to punch up at AMD’s higher-end CPUs.
Intel Core i9-13900K CPU
The Intel Core i9-13900K is a high-performance processor that combines 24 cores, comprising 8 P-cores and 16 E-cores, with 32 threads. The processor comes with an integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770. It utilizes a hybrid architecture that integrates two core microarchitectures, effectively distributing workloads to optimize performance.This processor can reach speeds of up to 5.8 GHz and features a 36 MB cache. It is compatible with Intel 600 series and 700 series chipset-based motherboards. The unit supports Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, as well as PCIe 5.0 & 4.0 interfaces for rapid data transfer.
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