The Intel Processor 300 is a desktop processor with 2 cores, launched in January 2024, at an MSRP of $82. It is part of the Intel Processor lineup, using the Raptor Lake architecture with Socket 1700. Thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading the core-count is effectively doubled, to 4 threads. Processor 300 has 6 MB of L3 cache and operates at 3.9 GHz. Intel is building the Processor 300 on a 10 nm production process, the transistor count is unknown. The multiplier is locked on Processor 300, which limits its overclocking capabilities.
With a TDP of 46 W, the Processor 300 consumes typical power levels for a modern PC. Intel's processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel interface. For communication with other components in the system, Processor 300 uses a PCI-Express Gen 5 connection. This processor features the UHD Graphics 710 integrated graphics solution. Inside the box you will not only find the processor, but also a Laminar RM1 cooler.
Hardware virtualization is available on the Processor 300, which greatly improves virtual machine performance. Additionally, IOMMU virtualization (PCI passthrough) is supported, so that guest virtual machines may directly use host hardware. Programs using Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) will run on this processor, boosting performance for calculation-heavy applications. Besides AVX, Intel is including the newer AVX2 standard, too, but not AVX-512.