Intel Core i3-8300
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 4C / 8T
Clock: 3.7 - 3.7 GHz
Socket: LGA1151
TDP: 62W
Price: $70.00 from Newegg
Intel Core i3-8300
Cores
4C / 8T
Clock
3.7 - 3.7 GHz
Socket
LGA1151
TDP
62W
Best price from Newegg
$70.00
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Overview
The Intel Core i3-8300 brings 4 cores and 8 threads. Clocks run from 3.7GHz base to 3.7GHz boost. It drops into the LGA1151 socket with a 62W TDP — about 15.5W per core. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. 6MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads.
Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP. Expect to pay around $70.00, which lands it among budget options. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest processor deals from multiple stores. Support and warranty service run through Intel, with terms that vary by region.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 62 W |
| CPU Cores | 4 |
| Socket | LGA1151 |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Threads | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Coffee Lake |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
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