Cores
2
Threads
4
Boost
4.0 GHz
L3 cache
4 MB
TDP
51W
Socket
FCLGA1151
Performance breakdown
Gaming3
Productivity3
Single-core3
Multi-core8
Power efficiency3
Lab scores
Performance score3
Cores2
Threads4
Boost clock (GHz)4.0 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p7 fps
1440p5 fps
4K4 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 4.0 GHz
- Boost clock
- 4.0 GHz
- Multiplier
- 40
- L1 cache
- 128 KB
- L2 cache
- 0.5 MB
- L3 cache
- 4 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR4
- Max capacity
- 64 GB
- Channels
- 2
- Max bandwidth
- 38.397 GB/s
- Base power (TDP)
- 51W
- Max temperature
- 100°C
- PCIe
- PCIe 3.0
- Launch price
- $147
Technologies
- Instruction sets
- SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners like the solid everyday performance for the price. The common complaint is it's stuck with only two cores, making it feel slow for modern multitasking.
Pros
- Feels fast for everyday tasks
- Sips power, stays cool and quiet
- Plays older games without stutter
- Boots Windows in an instant
Cons
- Only two physical cores
- No hyperthreading support
- Aged poorly for modern games
Verdict
Our verdict on the Core i3-7300
A dual-core, four-thread Kaby Lake CPU that was already outclassed by cheaper quad-core alternatives at launch.
Get it if you need a cheap, basic office or home PC and don't plan to multitask heavily. Skip it if you do any gaming, video editing, or want a modern chip that's still worth buying today.
Buy it if…
- You need a cheap office PC that doesn't need a graphics card.
- You're building a basic home server that sips power.
- You want a low-cost upgrade for an older 1151 motherboard.
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