Core i3-9300

Name: Intel Core i3-9300
Brand: Intel
Rating: 3.9 (7 reviews)

4 cores · 4 threads · up to 4.3 GHz on FCLGA1151.

3.9 · 7 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

4.3 GHz

L3 cache

8 MB

TDP

62W

Socket

FCLGA1151

Performance breakdown

Gaming4

Productivity4

Single-core4

Multi-core17

Power efficiency3

Lab scores

Performance score4

Cores4

Threads4

Boost clock (GHz)4.3 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

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

1080p9 fps

1440p7 fps

4K5 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Coffee Lake
Process node: 14 nm
Socket: FCLGA1151
Release year: 2019
Total cores: 4
Threads: 4
Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 3.7 GHz
Boost clock: 4.3 GHz
Multiplier: 37
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): 62W
Max temperature: 100°C
PCIe: PCIe 3.0
Launch price: $143

Technologies

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

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners like it for everyday tasks and gaming on a budget, calling it a solid performer. A common gripe is that it feels outdated now, especially with only four threads.

Pros

Plays most games without a hitch
Sips power, stays whisper quiet
Handles daily tasks with ease
Runs cool on a budget cooler

Cons

Not a future-proof socket
No hyperthreading hurts multitasking
Stock cooler is barely adequate

Verdict

Our verdict on the Core i3-9300

A basic quad-core CPU for cheap office PCs, held back by lacking hyper-threading in an era that expected it.

Get it if you need a cheap, basic office PC that runs cool and quiet for web browsing and spreadsheets. Skip it if you want to game or multitask heavily, as its low core count will choke on modern work.