Intel Core i3-8300T vs AMD Athlon II X4 750K

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Intel Core i3-8300T or Intel Core i3-8300T – 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 i3-8300T features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-8300T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
The AMD Athlon II X4 750K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Athlon II series.
To use the AMD Athlon II X4 750K, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2 socket.
Intel Core i 8000 Group AMD Athlon II X4 (Trinity)
8 Generation 3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-8300T Name AMD Athlon II X4 750K
Intel Core i3 Family AMD Athlon II
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-8300T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-8300T is 3.2 GHz
The AMD Athlon II X4 750K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X4 750K is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking Yes
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
None None 4.0 GHz
3.2 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
None None 4.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-8300T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-8300T 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 AMD Athlon II X4 750K does not have integrated graphics.
192 Shaders --
Q4/2017 Release date --
14 nm Technology --
12 Direct X --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
9.5 Generation --
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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 VP8 --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
No AV1 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3-1866
Yes ECC No
64.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 1
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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 100 W watts.
25 W TDP down None
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 100 W
82 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-8300T 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 AMD Athlon II X4 750K is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
Q2/2018 Release date Q4/2012
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow!
14 nm Technology 32 nm
Monolithic Chip design --
125 $ Release price 65 $
Coffee Lake S Architecture Trinity
8.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1151-2 Socket FM2
0 bytes L2-Cache 4.0 MB