The Core i3-7300T is a slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-8500. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i3-7300T
- Consumes up to 46% less energy – 35 vs 65 Watts
Advantages of the Core i5-8500
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 6 vs 4 threads
Core i3-7300T vs Core i5-8500 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-7300T
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
180
97%
Min 1% FPS
120
98%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i5-8500
Feb 14th, 2018
Average FPS
186
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, $
$89
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.47/FPS
100%
Core i3-7300T vs Core i5-8500 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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+2
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High
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+1
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High
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+3
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-7300T vs Core i5-8500 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-7300T vs Core i5-8500 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-7300T
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
4 MB
44%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
90%
Core i5-8500
Feb 14th, 2018
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-7300T | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-8500 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Feb 14th, 2018 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $192.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
35 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 6 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 4.1 GHz |
| 4 MB | L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
