Intel Core i3-8300T vs Intel Pentium Gold G5500T

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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 Pentium Gold G5500T features 2 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 Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium Gold G5500T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-8300T Name Intel Pentium Gold G5500T
Intel Core i 8000 Group Intel Pentium G5000
8 Generation 8
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Pentium
 
 

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 Pentium Gold G5500T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium Gold G5500T is 3.2 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 2
3.2 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
4x Cores 2x
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 Pentium Gold G5500T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Pentium Gold G5500T uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
12 Direct X 12
24 Execution units 24
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
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Q4/2017 Release date Q4/2017
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
192 Shaders 192
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
9.5 Generation 9.5
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
14 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

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 VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG 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
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
 
 

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 25 W
82 °C Tjunction max 88 °C
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

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 Pentium Gold G5500T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
8.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
LGA 1151-2 Socket LGA 1151
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q2/2018 Release date Q2/2018
Coffee Lake S Architecture Coffee Lake S
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
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14 nm Technology 14 nm