Intel Processor U300L socket: LGA 1700
The Intel Processor U300L uses LGA 1700, the LGA socket for Raptor Lake-PS edge processors with DDR5 or DDR4 and PCIe expansion. The 5-core chip at 15 W with 4.4 GHz turbo fits responsive edge boards with vendor BIOS support.
- Socket
- LGA 1700
- Launched
- April 2024
- Cores and threads
- 5 and 6
- Base power
- 15 W
- Codename
- Raptor Lake-PS
- Segment
- Embedded
- Family
- Intel Processor
- Clocks
- 1.2 / 4.4 GHz
Intel Processor U300L specifications
| Cores | 5 (1 Performance-core plus 4 Efficient-cores) |
|---|---|
| Threads | 6 |
| Core architecture | Raptor Cove P-core and Gracemont E-cores |
| Clocks | 1.2 GHz base, up to 4.4 GHz boost |
| Cache | 8 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 15 W |
| Manufacturing process | Intel 7 (10 nm) |
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 or DDR4-3200, 2 channels |
| PCI Express | Up to 20 lanes (CPU plus PCH, varies by board) |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Graphics |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCLGA1700 (45.0 by 37.5 mm) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Processor U300L needs a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the LGA 1700 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
LGA 1700 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,700 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 45.0 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | November 2021 |
| Memory | DDR4 or DDR5, set by the motherboard (one type per board) |
| Cooler mounting holes | 78 × 78 mm |
What the Processor U300L is
The Processor U300L is a 5-core and 6-thread edge processor that Intel launched in the second quarter of 2024 as the high-turbo U300L-class option. One Performance-core with 2 threads plus 4 Efficient-cores give 6 threads at 1.2 GHz base and up to 4.4 GHz boost. Cache is 8 MB of Smart Cache. The 15 W base with tall turbo gives snappy kiosk response while preserving low-power idle.
The 4.4 GHz peak is the reason to choose this SKU over the 2.2 GHz and 2.4 GHz twins. Touch screens, barcode scans and UI transitions feel immediate where slower twins lag. Intel Graphics from shared memory handle the display side, so the P-core burst carries the interactive load.
Responsive kiosks and POS terminals fit here. The single P-core turbo covers bursty UI threads while E-cores handle background services. Buyers with sustained multi-core analytics should take Core-class Raptor PS with more P-cores instead, since this part leads on burst rather than all-core throughput.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The U300L fits LGA 1700 PS edge boards with 15 W delivery and BIOS support for high turbo. Desktop chipset coverage does not apply, so industrial vendor lists are authoritative. The neutral sentence reflects the board-specific model.
Edge boards pair this SKU with DDR5 or DDR4 SODIMM and fast NVMe for quick boot and app launch. Power delivery must handle short 4.4 GHz peaks above the 15 W base. A PS-branch BIOS with the U300L ID is required.
PS buyers compare the three 8 MB to 10 MB U300L-class parts on turbo first. The U300L leads Intel Processor U301L and Intel Processor U302L on peak by a wide margin. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers the vendor-list approach.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR5-5200 or DDR4-3200 in two channels via SODIMM is shared with graphics. Fast memory helps the 4.4 GHz P-core feed UI data without stalls. Kiosk images with large assets should size RAM for graphics reservations plus OS.
PCIe up to 20 lanes with PCH gives NVMe, LAN and serial I/O. Quick storage shortens boot and update windows for fleets. Lane splits are fixed per board, so add-on plans must follow the manual.
Cooling is 15 W base with headroom for short turbo peaks. Small fans or fin stacks with good airflow preserve repeat bursts. No boxed cooler ships with tray edge supply, so chassis thermal validation matters.
Upgrade paths
LGA allows lateral moves within PS where listed, such as to the Intel Processor U303L with 12 MB cache. Memory and NVMe can also grow. BIOS must list the target SKU.
The bigger step is to Core Raptor PS with more P-cores for parallel work. A working U300L serves interactive edge roles for years. Desktop LGA 1700 Core parts belong to a different board class.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Processor U300L use?
It uses LGA 1700 PS edge packaging for 15 W boards. Vendor lists decide fit.
How fast is the Processor U300L?
Five cores and 6 threads at 1.2 GHz base and up to 4.4 GHz boost, with 8 MB of cache at 15 W.
What graphics does the U300L include?
Intel Graphics from shared memory for kiosk and POS display duty.
Does the U300L work in desktop boards?
Check the PS vendor CPU list. Desktop board support does not transfer automatically.
Sources and verification
- Intel Processor U-series ARK list U300L 5 cores 8MB 4.4GHz Q2 2024 (Intel ARK)
- Intel Core Ultra Meteor Lake PS LGA1851 and Raptor Lake PS LGA1700 edge CPUs (Wccftech)
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