Intel Core i3-8300
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 4C / 8T
Clock: 3.7 - 3.7 GHz
Socket: LGA1151
TDP: 62W
Price: $73.00 from Newegg
Intel Core i3-8300
Cores
4C / 8T
Clock
3.7 - 3.7 GHz
Socket
LGA1151
TDP
62W
Best price from Newegg
$73.00
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Overview
The Intel Core i3-8300 brings 4 cores and 8 threads. It drops into the LGA1151 socket with a 62W TDP — about 15.5W per core. Clocks run from 3.7GHz base to 3.7GHz boost. 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 $73.00, which lands it among budget options. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing.
| 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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