
intel
Brand4/4
Cores/Threads3.7GHz
Base Clock62W
TDPIntel Core i3-8300

intel
Brand4/4
Cores/Threads3.2GHz
Base Clock77W
TDPIntel Core i5-3470

Intel Core i3-8300
Intel Core i3-8300
$138 • Feb 2018
Intel Core i5-3470
$184 • May 2012
Intel Core i5-3470

Specs Comparison
Specification | Intel Core i3-8300 | Intel Core i5-3470 |
---|---|---|
Cores | 4 | 4 |
Threads | 4 | 4 |
Base Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
Boost Clock | N/A | 3.6 GHz |
Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Multiplier | 37 X | 32 X |
TDP | 62 W | 77 W |
Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR3 |
Cache L1 | 64 KB | 64 KB |
Cache L2 | 0.25 MB | 0.25 MB |
Cache L3 | 8.00 MB | 6.00 MB |
Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 630 | Intel HD 2500 |
Architecture | Core i3 (Coffee Lake) | Core i5 (Ivy Bridge) |
Process Size | 14nm | 22nm |
Socket | intel socket 1151 | intel socket 1155 |
Foundry | Intel | Intel |
Die Size | 126 mm² | 160 mm² |
PCI Express | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) |
Transistors | N/A | 1400 million |
Max Temperature | 100°C | N/A |
Comparison in Tools


Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
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Multi Core Performance
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Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
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Multi Core Performance
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PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
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Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
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Comparison in Games
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Intel Core i3-8300 Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks

Intel Core i3-8300
INTEL • 4/4 • 3.7GHz

Intel Core i5-3470
INTEL • 4/4 • 3.2GHz
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