The Core i3-8300 is a low-tier desktop gaming CPU released on Feb 14, 2018. It's currently in stock for $74.98, so it's an amazing value for money.
| Feb 14th, 2018 | $138.00 | 62 W | 4/4 | 3.7 GHz |
| Release Date | MSRP | TDP | Cores/Threads | Base |
|---|
Core i3-8300 Specifications
The CPU's core specifications
The CPU's core specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Release Date | Feb 14th, 2018 |
| MSRP | $138.00 |
| Segment | Desktop |
| Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Codename | Coffee Lake |
| Power Consumption | 62 W |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Cores | 4 |
| Threads | 4 |
| Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | |
|---|---|
| RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Overclockable | No |
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