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  • Avg. price: ~£25
  • PassMark benchmark result: 4140
  • N. of physical cores: 2
  • CPU boost clock speed: N/A GHz

Intel Core i3 7300T review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

5.3

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

5.3

Technical Score

10.0%

5.9

User score

Good
5.3

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

4.8

Performance

18.0%

5.0

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

5.5

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

8.6

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.3

Platform

1.0%

6.9

Integrated Graphics

Good
5.9

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

8.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.0
(1)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

Good
  • 2.1
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    3.1

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    3.1

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    0.0

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    1.6

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

  • 4.8
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    9.0

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    1.6

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    1.6

    L3 cache

  • intel-core-i3-7300t
intel-core-i3-7300t

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Verdict

The Intel Core i3-7300T is a 7th generation 'Kaby Lake' desktop processor featuring 2 cores and 4 threads, operating at a fixed base frequency of 3.50 GHz with a 4 MB Smart Cache. Designed for low power consumption, it has a modest 35W TDP and includes integrated Intel HD Graphics 630 supporting 4K resolution at 60Hz. Its primary advantages are high energy efficiency, support for up to 64 GB of DDR4-2400 memory, and compatibility with modern features like Intel Optane memory and virtualization. However, it lacks Turbo Boost technology, has a locked multiplier that prevents overclocking, and its dual-core architecture is increasingly limited for modern, multi-threaded AAA gaming or intensive professional workloads.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i3 7300T

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

4.8

Performance

18.0%

5.0

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

5.5

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

8.6

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.3

Platform

1.0%

6.9

Integrated Graphics

5.3
Intel Core i3 7300T has a technical score of 5.27 points, which is higher than that of 51% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

8.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.0
(1)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

5.9
Intel Core i3 7300T has a user score of 5.9 points, which is lower than that of 98.7% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
Intel Core i3 7300T has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

5.3

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

6.7
Intel Core i3 7300T has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.7 points, which is higher than 61.9% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

desktop
Intel Core i3 7300T belongs to the desktop processor class, which is more advanced than that of 56% of processors and equal to that of 37.9% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

LGA1151
Intel Core i3 7300T uses the LGA1151 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 60.1% of processors and equal to that of 9.7% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

Intel 200 Series
Intel Core i3 7300T supports Intel 200 Series chipsets, which is narrower compatibility than 50.4% of processors and equal to that of 0.6% of processors.
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
Intel Core i3 7300T uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

2
Intel Core i3 7300T has 2 CPU cores, which is fewer than 79.3% of processors and equal to 20.6% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

4
Intel Core i3 7300T offers 4 CPU threads, which is fewer than 67.3% of processors and equal to 26.6% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

2
Intel Core i3 7300T offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.4% of processors and equal to 69.6% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

N/A
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

2 x 3.5 GHz
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

14 nm
Intel Core i3 7300T uses a 14 nm process node, which is older than that of 50.8% of processors and equal to that of 33.7% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel 14 nm
Intel Core i3 7300T is built on the Intel 14 nm foundry process, which is less advanced than that of 55.2% of processors and equal to that of 29.3% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

4 MB
Intel Core i3 7300T has an L3 cache of 4 MB which is smaller than that of 70.2% of processors and equal to that of 14.6% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

0.5 MB
Intel Core i3 7300T has an L2 cache of 0.5 MB which is smaller than that of 84.8% of processors and equal to that of 15.2% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR3L/DDR4
Intel Core i3 7300T supports DDR DDR3L/DDR4, which is older than that of 77.7% of processors and equal to that of 5.4% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

2,400 MHz
Intel Core i3 7300T supports memory speeds up to 2,400 MHz, which is lower than that of 63.2% of processors and equal to 12.4% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

DDR4-2400 MHz
Intel Core i3 7300T supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR4-2,400 MHz, which is lower than that of 63.4% of processors and equal to 10.6% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

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Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

64 GB
Intel Core i3 7300T supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is more than 28.4% of processors and equal to 27.6% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Intel Core i3 7300T includes integrated graphics. 87.6% include integrated graphics.
Intel HD Graphics 630
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel HD Graphics 630
Intel Core i3 7300T uses the Intel HD Graphics 630 integrated GPU, which is less advanced than that in 73.9% and equal to that in 2.9%.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

24
Intel Core i3 7300T has 24 GPU execution units, which is more than 49.2% of processors and equal to 21.6% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

350 MHz
Intel Core i3 7300T has an integrated GPU clock of 350 MHz which is higher than that of 43.5% of processors and equal to that of 29.6% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

35 W
Intel Core i3 7300T has a TDP of 35 W which is lower than that of 51.8% of processors and equal to that of 14.8% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

35 W
Intel Core i3 7300T has a base power of 35 W which is lower than that of 51.7% of processors and equal to that of 15.1% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

35 W
Intel Core i3 7300T has a boost power of 35 W which is lower than that of 74.4% of processors and equal to that of 4.6% of processors.
Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

N/A
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

yes
Intel Core i3 7300T supports configurable TDP. 52.9% support configurable TDP.
cTDP: 25 W
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Intel Core i3 7300T vs the average processor

  • Includes stock cooler
    Intel Core i3 7300T includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
    What it is: A stock CPU cooler is included in the box with the processor.
    When it matters: When total build cost matters and you need to know whether separate cooling must be bought right away.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel Core i3 7300T includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
  • 8 °C lower CPU temperature
    Intel Core i3 7300T has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (92 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
    What it is: The reported operating temperature of the processor.
    When it matters: When you monitor thermals, cooling, or system stability.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <100 °C

    Intel Core i3 7300T has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (92 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.92 °C vs 100 °C
  • Supports ECC memory
    Intel Core i3 7300T supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Can work with ECC memory, which helps detect and correct certain memory errors on supported platforms.
    When it matters: When long-term stability, uptime, or data integrity matter more than a basic consumer-style setup.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel Core i3 7300T supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
  • 45.3% lower boost power
    Intel Core i3 7300T has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
    What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
    When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <50 W

    Intel Core i3 7300T has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.35 W vs 64 W
  • 10x cheaper
    Intel Core i3 7300T is cheaper than the average processor (£25 vs £250).
    Intel Core i3 7300T is cheaper than the average processor (£25 vs £250).£25 vs £250
  • Modern CPU socket
    Intel Core i3 7300T uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1151 vs FP2).
    What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel Core i3 7300T uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1151 vs FP2).LGA1151 vs FP2
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    Intel Core i3 7300T has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1,714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1,714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    What it is: The amount of L3 cache effectively available per CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing how much shared cache each core can draw on in deeper technical analysis.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=2 MB/core

    Intel Core i3 7300T has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1,714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1,714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.2 MB/core vs 1,714 MB/core
  • 22.2% lower base power
    Intel Core i3 7300T has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
    When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <30 W

    Intel Core i3 7300T has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.35 W vs 45 W
  • Modern CPU socket
    Intel Core i3 7300T uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1151 vs FP2).
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    Intel Core i3 7300T has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1,714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1,714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • Supports ECC memory
    Intel Core i3 7300T supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
  • Includes stock cooler
    Intel Core i3 7300T includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
  • 8 °C lower CPU temperature
    Intel Core i3 7300T has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (92 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
  • 45.3% lower boost power
    Intel Core i3 7300T has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
  • 22.2% lower base power
    Intel Core i3 7300T has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.

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Overall
Platform
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Power & Thermal
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Core i3 7300T supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
  • 3 year/s older release date
    Intel Core i3 7300T has an older release date than the average processor (2017 vs 2020).
    January 2,017
  • No crypto acceleration
    Intel Core i3 7300T does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does.
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Core i3 7300T has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 24.7% lower single-core score
    Intel Core i3 7300T has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,108 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 60.7% lower PassMark score
    Intel Core i3 7300T has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (4,140 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 16.8% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Core i3 7300T has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,065 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    Intel Core i3 7300T has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • No Turbo Boost
    Intel Core i3 7300T does not support Turbo Boost, the average processor does.
  • 80% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Core i3 7300T has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Intel Core i3 7300T has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 50% less L2 per core
    Intel Core i3 7300T has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
  • 50% smaller L3 cache
    Intel Core i3 7300T has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • Older DDR support
    Intel Core i3 7300T supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3L/DDR4 vs DDR4).
  • 18.2% lower memory speed
    Intel Core i3 7300T has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (2,400 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • 16.2% lower memory bandwidth
    Intel Core i3 7300T has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (38.4 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • Inferior integrated GPU
    Intel Core i3 7300T uses an inferior integrated GPU to the average processor (Intel HD Graphics 630 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
  • 8 °C lower TJ Max
    Intel Core i3 7300T has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (92 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Core i3 7300T has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    Intel Core i3 7300T has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.2 vs 6
  • 24.7% lower single-core score
    Intel Core i3 7300T has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,108 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    Intel Core i3 7300T has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,108 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.1,108 vs 1,471
  • 60.7% lower PassMark score
    Intel Core i3 7300T has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (4,140 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
    When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >19000

    Intel Core i3 7300T has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (4,140 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.4,140 vs 10,532.5
  • 16.8% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Core i3 7300T has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,065 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    Intel Core i3 7300T has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,065 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.2,065 vs 2,483
  • 80% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Core i3 7300T has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
    What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
    When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=6 MB

    Intel Core i3 7300T has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Core i3 7300T supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    What it is: The supported CPU instruction sets and extensions.
    When it matters: When you run software that depends on specific CPU instructions.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel Core i3 7300T supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).MMX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Intel Core i3 7300T has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
    When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <10 nm

    Intel Core i3 7300T has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.14 nm vs 12 nm
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    Intel Core i3 7300T has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
    When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 16+

    Intel Core i3 7300T has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.4 vs 8
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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about Intel Core i3 7300T?

  • Excellent energy efficiency with a low 35W TDP, ideal for small form factor (SFF) or silent builds
  • Strong single-core performance for its generation, making it very responsive for office work and general productivity
  • Supports ECC memory, which is rare for consumer i3 processors and useful for stable server or workstation use
  • Reliable and durable for long-term use in business-class desktops like Dell Optiplex or HP systems
  • Integrated Intel HD 630 graphics allow for basic use and media streaming without needing a dedicated GPU

What customers dislike about Intel Core i3 7300T?

  • Limited to 2 physical cores and 4 threads, which struggles with modern multi-threaded applications and gaming
  • Not efficient for modern gaming; users report low frame rates (30-60 FPS) in older titles like CS:GO or LoL
  • Locked multiplier prevents any significant overclocking to boost performance
  • Outperformed by newer budget processors (like 12th gen i3s or Ryzen 5) which offer significantly more cores for a similar used price
  • Performance is noticeably sluggish in 2025 when running modern operating systems like Windows 11 with background tasks

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cpu.userbenchmark.com
01/01/2017
UserBenchmark: Intel Core i3-7100T vs i3-7300T

The Intel Core i3-7300T outperforms the i3-7100T, offering roughly 8% faster single-core and 11% faster multi-core performance due to a 3.5 GHz clock speed and 4 MB L3 cache. Pros include superior multitasking, lower memory latency, and support for ECC memory, while both 35W T-series chips excel in low-power, small-form-factor builds. The primary con is their age, ranking around the...Read more

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cpu.userbenchmark.com
01/01/2017
UserBenchmark: Intel Core i3-7300 vs i3-7300T

The Intel Core i3-7300 and i3-7300T are 7th-gen Kaby Lake dual-core processors, with the i3-7300 delivering a 4.0 GHz base clock for superior performance and the i3-7300T offering a 3.5 GHz speed for power efficiency. The standard i3-7300 holds a 13-14% performance advantage, making it better for desktop responsiveness, but it consumes roughly 37% more power with a 51W TDP....Read more

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valid.x86.fr
01/03/2026
CPU-Z Benchmark - Core i3-7300T Performance

The Intel Core i9-14900KS, as analyzed in the CPU-Z benchmark result at valid.x86.fr, is a Raptor Lake-based 24-core, 32-thread processor that achieves a record 6.2 GHz maximum single-core turbo clock speed. This "Special Edition" chip, which works with existing LGA 1700 motherboards, delivers industry-leading single-threaded performance for enthusiasts and record-setters. However,...Read more

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tomshardware.fr
27/07/2017
Ryzen 3 1300X and 1200 Review: Perfect for Budget Gaming

The AMD Ryzen 3 1300X and 1200, featured in the Tom's Hardware France review, are budget-friendly quad-core processors designed for entry-level gaming. They offer strong performance for their price point, featuring four cores on the Zen architecture and extreme efficiency, often consuming under 40W during gaming. Pros include superior multi-threaded performance compared to dual-core...Read more

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hwupgrade.it
03/01/2017
Intel Core i7 7700K: Kaby Lake now also for desktop PCs

The Intel Core i7-7700K "Kaby Lake" review from Hardware Upgrade highlights a refinement of the Skylake architecture, utilizing a 14nm+ process to deliver 4.2 GHz base/4.5 GHz boost frequencies while maintaining a 91W TDP. While performance increases are modest (7-12% over the 6700K), the chip excels in media processing with native 4K HEVC/VP9 hardware acceleration and offers strong...Read more

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