Core i3-9300T

Name: Intel Core i3-9300T
Brand: Intel
Rating: 2.8 (13 reviews)

4 cores · 4 threads · up to 3.8 GHz on FCLGA1151.

2.8 · 13 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

3.8 GHz

L3 cache

8 MB

TDP

35W

Socket

FCLGA1151

Performance breakdown

Gaming4

Productivity4

Single-core4

Multi-core17

Power efficiency3

Lab scores

Performance score4

Cores4

Threads4

Boost clock (GHz)3.8 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: 3.2 GHz
Boost clock: 3.8 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: $143

Technologies

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

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners like the low power draw and quiet operation for basic builds. The common complaint is it feels slow with anything more than light multitasking.

Pros

Sips power, stays whisper quiet
Handles daily tasks without fuss
Runs cool in tiny cases
Surprisingly zippy for office work

Cons

Only four cores with no hyperthreading
No overclocking support at all
Integrated graphics is quite weak

Verdict

Our verdict on the Core i3-9300T

This is a low-power quad-core Coffee Lake chip built for compact office PCs, but it's too slow for modern multitasking.

Get it if you need a super low-power office or home theater CPU that stays cool in a tiny case. Skip it if you want to game, edit video, or do any heavy multitasking—this chip will feel slow.