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Intel® Core™ processors U-series deliver performance for real-world multitasking, stunning graphics, and more reliable connectivity. They offer computing you can count on while instilling confidence that your PC will keep up with you, no matter what you’re doing or where you’re going.

Breakthrough Core Technology

Intel® Core™ processors U-series feature:

  • Improved performance hybrid architecture.
  • Increased frequencies for real-world multitasking and great everyday performance.1
  • Support for higher LP5/5x memory speed on thin and light laptops.
  • Up to 10 processor cores and up to 12 threads for productivity and collaborative performance.
  • Optimized responsiveness from Intel® Thread Director.2
  • Features that help enable long-lasting battery life.

Enhanced Capabilities for Immersive Experiences

Intel® Core™ processors U-series support Intel® Unison™ software for transferring files to and from your other devices.3 They also feature Intel® Graphics for stunning visuals, which helps ensure a smooth, no-lag experience while streaming videos or playing your favorite game in full HD.

Accelerating Platform Innovation

Designed with industry-leading technology, Intel® Core™ processors U-series give you the tools to stay connected with your thin and light laptop. Available with new discrete Intel® Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 support, providing next-generation wireless connectivity.4
Additionally, Intel® Core™ processors U-series support Intel® Wi-Fi 6E (Gig+) and Bluetooth 5.3 Low Energy Audio (LE) for shared audio listening. Expand beyond your thin and light laptop with continued 4x Thunderbolt™ 4 technology and drop-in compatibility support for platform flexibility.

Intel® Core™ Processors U-Series: Features at a Glance

Feature Benefit
Performance Hybrid Architecture1 Integrates two all-new core microarchitectures into a single die, prioritizing and distributing workloads to optimize performance.

Intel® Thread Director2

Optimizes workloads by helping the OS scheduler intelligently distribute workloads to the optimal cores.

Intel® Smart Cache

CPU memory caching method for sharing among P-cores, E-cores, and processor graphics if applicable.

Intel® Graphics

Intel® Graphics powers everyday media and display capabilities of mobile systems.

Intel® Deep Learning Boost

Intel® Deep Learning Boost significantly accelerates inference performance for deep-learning workloads optimized to use VNNI.

Intel® Wi-Fi 6E (Gig+)

Integrated wireless for 6 GHz connections. Wi-Fi 6E-enabled devices can take advantage of the newer 6GHz frequency band for further improved connectivity.

 

Intel® Wi-Fi 7 (5 Gig)4

The next step in the evolution of wireless connectivity, helping provide extreme speed, responsiveness, and reliability.

Intel® Unison™ Software3

Intel® Unison™ software seamlessly connects your PC and devices for a universal, easy-to-use experience.

Thunderbolt™ 4 Technology

Universal cable connectivity for a simple, reliable connection that provides incredible performance.
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Intel® Core™ Processors U-Series SKU Comparison

Processor Number5

Intel® Core™ 7 Processor 150U

Intel® Core™ 5 Processor 120U

Intel® Core™ 3 Processor 100U

Processor Cores (P-cores + E-cores)6

10

(2+8)

10

(2+8)

6

(2+4)

Processor Threads

12

12

8

Intel® Smart Cache (LLC)

12 MB

12 MB

10 MB
Max Turbo Frequency7 P-core Up to 5.4 GHz Up to 5.0 GHz Up to 4.7 GHz
E-core Up to 4.0 GHz Up to 3.8 GHz Up to 3.3 GHz
Graphics Max Frequency Up to 1.3 GHz Up to 1.25 GHz Up to 1.25 GHz
Processor Graphics Intel® Graphics
Total PCIe Lanes 2x4 Gen4 (CPU) x12 Gen3 (PCH)
Max Memory Speed8

DDR5 – 5200

LPDDR5/x– 6400

DDR4 – 3200

LPDDR4x – 4267

DDR5 – 5200

LPDDR5/x–5200

DDR4 – 3200

LPDDR4x – 4267
Maximum Memory Capacity 96 GB
Processor Base Power 15 W
Maximum Turbo Power 55 W
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Intel® Core™ Platform

Legal Disclaimers

Performance varies by use, configuration, and other factors. Learn more at www.Intel.com/PerformanceIndex.

Performance results are based on testing as of dates shown in configurations and may not reflect all publicly available updates. See backup for configuration details. No product or component can be absolutely secure.

Your costs and results may vary.

Intel technologies may require enabled hardware, software, or service activation.

Product and Performance Information

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Performance Hybrid Architecture: Performance hybrid architecture combines two core microarchitectures, Performance-cores (P-cores) and Efficient-cores (E-cores), on a single processor die first introduced on 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors. Select 12th Gen and newer Intel® Core™ processors do not have performance hybrid architecture, only P-cores, and have same cache size as prior generation. See ark.intel.com for SKU details.

2

Intel® Thread Director: Built into the hardware, Intel® Thread Director is provided only in performance hybrid architecture configurations of newer Intel® Core™ Ultra processors; OS enablement is required. Available features and functionality vary by OS.

3

Intel® Unison™ solution is currently available on Windows-based PCs to pair with Android- or iOS-based phones and tablets. Some premium features only available on eligible designs. All devices must run a supported OS version. See intel.com/performance-wireless for details.

4

Intel® Wi-Fi 7: Wi-Fi 7 is subject to regional availability and operation requires use of Intel® Wi-Fi 7 (5 Gig) products in conjunction with operating systems and routers/APs/Gateways that support Wi-Fi. Learn more at https://www.intel.com/performance-wireless.

5

Processor Numbers: Intel® processor numbers are not a measure of performance. Processor numbers differentiate features within each processor family, not across different processor families.

6

P-cores + E-cores: Processor cores listed first are the total number of cores in the processor. The number of Performance-cores and the number of Efficient-cores are listed in parentheses (P+E).

7

Core Frequencies: The frequency of cores and core types varies by workload, power consumption, and other factors. See ark.intel.com for SKU details.

8

Memory Speed: DDR5 top speed enabled with specific DIMMs (1 SPC,1 DPC, 1R). Other DIMMs may operate with one speed bin lower and different SAGV points. For SKU level memory support see ark.intel.com.