Key Differences
In short — Core i3-8300 outperforms the cheaper Core i3-7100 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-8300 is 407 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-7100.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-8300
- Performs up to 1% better in Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i3-7100 - 140 vs 139 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Up to 25% cheaper than Core i3-8300 - £64.99 vs £86.88
- Consumes up to 18% less energy than Intel Core i3-8300 - 51 vs 62 Watts
Watch Dogs: Legion
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Feb 14th, 2018
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Single-Core
1247
95.84934665641815%
Multi-Core
2440
63.79084967320261%
Intel Core i3-8300 | vs | Intel Core i3-7100 |
---|---|---|
Feb 14th, 2018 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i3 |
Coffee Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
62 W | TDP | 51 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |