Key Differences
In short — Core i3-8300 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-7500 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-7500 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i3-8300 is 407 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-7500.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-8300
- Performs up to 0% better in Escape From Tarkov than Core i5-7500 - 206 vs 205 FPS
- Consumes up to 5% less energy than Intel Core i5-7500 - 62 vs 65 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7500
- Up to 56% cheaper than Core i3-8300 - $65.07 vs $146.23
- Up to 56% better value when playing Escape From Tarkov than Core i3-8300 - $0.35 vs $0.79 per FPS
Escape From Tarkov
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Buy for €162.32 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 13569 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
205
99%
Value, €/FPS
€0.35/FPS
100%
Price, €
€72.23
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €72.23 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 13571 minutes ago
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Feb 14th, 2018
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-8300 | vs | Intel Core i5-7500 |
---|---|---|
Feb 14th, 2018 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Coffee Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
62 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |