Intel Core i3-8300
About processor
The Intel Core i3-8300 processor is a solid option for budget-conscious desktop users looking for a reliable and efficient CPU. The Coffee Lake architecture and 14nm technology ensure that it delivers a smooth performance across various tasks.
With a total of 4 cores and 4 threads, the i3-8300 offers decent multitasking capabilities and is suitable for everyday computing needs. The integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 also provides a satisfactory graphics performance for casual gaming and multimedia activities.
One of the noteworthy aspects of this processor is its low thermal design power (TDP) of 62W, which means it consumes less power and generates less heat, making it an energy-efficient option for desktop systems.
In terms of benchmarking, the i3-8300 performs reasonably well, scoring 1274 in single-core and 3710 in multi-core tests on Geekbench 6. This indicates that it can handle a range of applications and workloads without significant slowdowns.
Overall, the Intel Core i3-8300 processor offers a good balance of performance, power efficiency, and affordability, making it a suitable choice for budget desktop builds or upgrades.
Basic
Label Name
Intel
Platform
Desktop
Launch Date
February 2018
Model Name
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The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.
i3-8300
Code Name
Coffee Lake
CPU Specifications
Total Cores
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Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
4
Total Threads
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Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
4
Basic Frequency
3.70 GHz
L3 Cache
8 MB
CPU Socket
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The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
FCLGA1151
Technology
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Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
14 nm
TDP
62 W
Max. Operating Temperature
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Junction Temperature is the maximum temperature allowed at the processor die.
100°C
PCI Express Version
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PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.
3.0
Instruction Set
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The instruction set is a hard program stored inside the CPU that guides and optimizes CPU operations. With these instruction sets, the CPU can run more efficiently. There are many manufacturers that design CPUs, which results in different instruction sets, such as the 8086 instruction set for the Intel camp and the RISC instruction set for the ARM camp. x86, ARM v8, and MIPS are all codes for instruction sets. Instruction sets can be extended; for example, x86 added 64-bit support to create x86-64. Manufacturers developing CPUs that are compatible with a certain instruction set need authorization from the instruction set patent holder. A typical example is Intel authorizing AMD, enabling the latter to develop CPUs compatible with the x86 instruction set.
64-bit
Memory Specifications
Memory Type
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Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR4-2400
Max Memory Size
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Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.
64 GB
Memory Channels
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The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
2
Max Memory Bandwidth
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Max Memory bandwidth is the maximum rate at which data can be read from or stored into a semiconductor memory by the processor (in GB/s).
37.5 GB/s
Bus Speed
8 GT/s
GPU Specifications
Integrated Graphics Model
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An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.
Intel® UHD Graphics 630
Graphics Frequency
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Graphics max dynamic frequency refers to the maximum opportunistic graphics render clock frequency (in MHz) that can be supported using Intel® HD Graphics with Dynamic Frequency feature.
1.15 GHz
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6
Single Core
Score
1274
Geekbench 6
Multi Core
Score
3710
Geekbench 5
Single Core
Score
779
Geekbench 5
Multi Core
Score
2182
Passmark CPU
Single Core
Score
2268
Passmark CPU
Multi Core
Score
6299
Compared to Other CPU
Geekbench 6 Single Core
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Passmark CPU Single Core
Passmark CPU Multi Core