The Core i3-9300 is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-8700K. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i3-9300
- Consumes up to 35% less energy – 62 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of the Core i7-8700K
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Core i3-9300 vs Core i7-8700K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-9300
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
188
99%
Min 1% FPS
124
98%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
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Core i7-8700K
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, CA$
CA$295
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.55/FPS
100%
Core i3-9300 vs Core i7-8700K 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 i3-9300 vs Core i7-8700K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-9300 vs Core i7-8700K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-9300
Apr 23rd, 2019
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
91%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
90%
Core i7-8700K
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-9300 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 23rd, 2019 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
$143.00 | MSRP | $359.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
62 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.7 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| UHD 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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