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Core i3-10300T

4 cores · 8 threads · up to 3.9 GHz on FCLGA1200.

3.3 · 13 votes

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Cores
4
Threads
8
Boost
3.9 GHz
L3 cache
8 MB
TDP
35W
Socket
FCLGA1200

Performance breakdown

Gaming5
Productivity5
Single-core5
Multi-core17
Power efficiency4

Lab scores

Performance score5
Cores4
Threads8
Boost clock (GHz)3.9 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p11 fps
1440p9 fps
4K6 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores
Process node
14 nm
Socket
FCLGA1200
Release year
2020
Total cores
4
Threads
8
Integrated graphics
Intel UHD Graphics 630
Clocks & cache
Base clock
3.0 GHz
Boost clock
3.9 GHz
L3 cache
8 MB
Memory & platform
Memory support
DDR4-2666
Max capacity
128 GB
Channels
2
Max bandwidth
41.6 GB/s
Base power (TDP)
35W
Max temperature
100°C
PCIe
PCIe 3.0
Technologies
Instruction sets
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Extensions
AES-NI, VT-x, VT-d
Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners like it for sipping power and staying cool in compact builds. The common complaint is it feels sluggish for anything beyond basic office work.

Pros
  • Sips power in tight builds
  • Handles office work without stutter
  • Runs cool on stock cooling
  • Plays older games just fine
Cons
  • Only four cores is limiting now
  • No overclocking headroom at all
  • Integrated graphics are basic and weak
Verdict

Our verdict on the Core i3-10300T

An Intel 10th-gen quad-core chip that sips power for quiet, low-heat office builds, but its speed limiter holds it back.

Get it if you need a low-power chip for a basic office PC or home server that runs cool and quiet. Skip it if you want to game or edit video, as the low clock speed and old architecture will hold you back.

Buy it if…

  • You need a low-power office PC that stays silent under load.
  • You want a compact home server that sips electricity.
  • You are building a basic HTPC for streaming and light tasks.
3.3

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