The Core i3-10300 is the same performance gaming CPU as the Core i7-8700, however, it's the same value for money, as it's only CA$1.37 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-10300
- Up to 1% cheaper – CA$263.63 vs CA$265.00
Advantages of the Core i7-8700
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Core i3-10300 vs Core i7-8700 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-10300
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
189
100%
Min 1% FPS
125
100%
Price, CA$
CA$263.63
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.39/FPS
100%
Core i7-8700
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
189
100%
Min 1% FPS
125
100%
Price, CA$
CA$265
99%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.4/FPS
99%
Core i3-10300 vs Core i7-8700 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-10300 vs Core i7-8700 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-10300 vs Core i7-8700 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-10300
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
96%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-8700
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-10300 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $303.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 8 | Threads | 12 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
| 4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.6 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
