Core i3-8300T

Name: Intel Core i3-8300T
Brand: Intel
Rating: 3.8 (12 reviews)

4 cores · 4 threads · up to 3.2 GHz on FCLGA1151.

3.8 · 12 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

3.2 GHz

L3 cache

8 MB

TDP

35W

Socket

FCLGA1151

Performance breakdown

Gaming3

Productivity3

Single-core3

Multi-core17

Power efficiency3

Lab scores

Performance score3

Cores4

Threads4

Boost clock (GHz)3.2 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

Architecture: Coffee Lake
Process node: 14 nm
Socket: FCLGA1151
Release year: 2018
Total cores: 4
Threads: 4
Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 3.2 GHz
Boost clock: 3.2 GHz
Multiplier: 32
L1 cache: 256 KB
L2 cache: 1 MB
L3 cache: 8 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR4-2400
Max capacity: 64 GB
Channels: 2
Max bandwidth: 38.397 GB/s
Base power (TDP): 35W
Max temperature: 82°C
PCIe: PCIe 3.0
Launch price: $138

Technologies

Instruction sets: SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Extensions: AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners like how it sips power and runs cool for a basic office PC or home server. The main complaint is it feels sluggish for anything beyond light multitasking.

Pros

Handles everyday tasks without breaking a sweat
Sips power, keeps your electric bill low
Runs cool even in tiny, cramped cases
Plays older games smoothly at medium settings

Cons

Only four cores for modern workloads
Lacks Hyper-Threading for multitasking
Integrated graphics is very weak

Verdict

Our verdict on the Core i3-8300T

A low-power Coffee Lake quad-core chip for compact builds, but its slow integrated graphics limit gaming potential.

Get it if you need a low-power office PC that runs cool and quiet for basic web browsing and document work. Skip it if you plan to do any gaming or heavy multitasking, as this chip will struggle.