Intel Core i3-10300 vs Intel Core i3-10300T

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Intel Core i3-10300 or Intel Core i3-10300 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i3-10300 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-10300, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Core i3-10300T features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core i3-10300T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Core i3-10300 Name Intel Core i3-10300T
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i3
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Core i 10000
10 Generation 10
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-10300 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-10300 is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-10300T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-10300T is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
8 Threads 8
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.6 GHz
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
3.7 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
4x Cores 4x
No Overclocking No
4 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-10300 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-10300 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-10300T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-10300T uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
24 Execution units 24
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
-- Max. displays --
9.5 Generation 9.5
12 Direct X 12
Q4/2017 Release date Q4/2017
14 nm Technology 14 nm
192 Shaders 192
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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-- AI specifications --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 41.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
41.6 GB/s Bandwidth 41.6 GB/s
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2666
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
None TDP down 25 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-10300 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-10300T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1200
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2020
-- Part Number --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
157 $ Release price 157 $
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
8.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Comet Lake S Architecture Comet Lake S
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10300
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
5037
5037
Intel Core i3-10300T
4C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
4484
4484

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10300
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
4665
4665
Intel Core i3-10300T
4C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
4408
4408

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10300
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
2330
2330
Intel Core i3-10300T
4C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
2001
2001

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10300
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
1470
1470
Intel Core i3-10300T
4C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1370
1370

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10300
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
1160
1160
Intel Core i3-10300T
4C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1080
1080

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10300
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
1027
1027
Intel Core i3-10300T
4C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
885
885