Intel Core i3-8300T vs Intel Core i5-7500T

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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 Intel Core i5-7500T features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-7500T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Intel Core i3-8300T Name Intel Core i5-7500T
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i5
8 Generation 7
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 8000 Group Intel Core i 7000
 
 

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 Intel Core i5-7500T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-7500T is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
None None 3.1 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
None None 3.3 GHz
No Overclocking No
4x Cores 4x
No Hyperthreading No
3.2 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
4 Threads 4
 
 

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 Intel Core i5-7500T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-7500T uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
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Q4/2017 Release date Q2/2016
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
24 Execution units 24
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 630
9.5 Generation 9.5
192 Shaders 192
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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.
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2400
2 Memory channels 2
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

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.
25 W TDP down None
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 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 Intel Core i5-7500T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q2/2018 Release date Q1/2017
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
8.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
125 $ Release price 235 $
LGA 1151-2 Socket LGA 1151
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Coffee Lake S Architecture Kaby Lake S
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
14 nm Technology 14 nm