Intel's upcoming 'Wildcat Lake' low-power series breaks cover in Geekbench listing — 'Core 3 304' is twice as fast in single-core performance versus last-gen

Intel's upcoming 'Wildcat Lake' low-power series, including the Core 3 304, has been spotted in a Geekbench listing showcasing impressive performance gains over its predecessor, the Twin Lake-based N355. The Core 3 304 scored significantly higher in both single-core and multi-core tests, rivaling high-end laptop chips like AMD's Ryzen AI 9 365 and Intel's Core Ultra 7 255H. The CPU features a six-core configuration and is aimed at the ultra-budget market, offering a significant performance boost with the introduction of Cougar Cove P-cores and Darkmont Low Power E-cores. Despite the power demands, Wildcat Lake is rated for only 15W, making it a promising option for value-oriented consumers amidst the global component crisis.