Intel Core i3 8300 Coffee Lake Desktop Processor/CPU
Intel Core i3 8300, S 1151, Coffee Lake, Quad Core, 4 Thread, 3.7GHz, 8MB Cache, 1150MHz GPU, 62W, CPU, Retail
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8th Gen i3 Processor - Intel Coffee Lake 8300 CPU
Be amazed with the 8th gen desktop processors
Intel's 8th Gen processors let you have amazing gaming, entertainment and VR experiences. The i3 8300 processor extends all the capabilities that users love from previous generation CPUs with even more advanced innovatations that deliver new levels of performance immersing you into your computing on a veriety of form factors. The 8300 features all the latest Intel technologies to allow you to have the best computing experience ever.
Please Note: Intel 8th. Gen 'Coffee Lake' CPUs are ONLY compatible with Intel 300 Series Motherboards. Although these Intel 8th. Gen 'Coffee Lake' CPUs share the same socket as Intel's 7th & 6th Gen. CPUs, they are electrically incompatible & will not work with Intel's 200 & 100 Series Motherboards.
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3.7GHz
Base
4 / 4
Cores / Threads
8MB
Cache Size
Intel i3 8300 Peformance
Exceptional i3 Performance
The 8th Generation Intel Core processors redefine mainstream desktop PC performance. The i3 8300 features four cores for more processing power—that’s two more cores than the previous generation i3 processor and up to 8MB of cache memory. For the enthusiast, there is an unlocked 8th Generation version of this chip, the i3 8350K processor provides you the opportunity to tweak the platform performance to its fullest potential and enjoy even better gaming and VR experiences.
Ultra-High Definition Entertainment
Stream and play in 4K UHD
Desktop computers based on the 8th Gen Intel processors integrate advanced media technologies that bring premium, high-quality content to your desktop, including HEVC 10-bit encode/decode, VP9 10-bit decode this delivers smooth streaming of premium 4K UHD entertainment to your PC from leading online providers. The Intel i3 8300 provides full-size, screen-immersive viewing experiences with 4K video and 360-degree viewing, Enables incredible 4K video creation and sharing with ease, and it finally allows High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Rec. 2020 (Wide Color Gamut) for life-like luminesces to provide enhanced image and video viewing experiences. Intel® Quick Sync Video technology accelerates most video capabilities, allowing users to create and share in real-time.
Ultimate Protection Built-in
Hardware-based Security
8th Generation Intel Core processors integrate hardware-level technologies that strengthen the protection of your enabled security software. Hardware-based security helps you experience online and offline activities with peace of mind, enabled by features that include Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX) that helps applications protect your system and your data coupled with Intel® BIOS Guard and Intel® Boot Guard that help protect your system during startup.
Portfolio of Processors
8th Gen Processor Family
The 8th Generation Intel Core processor family is a great investment in your desktop experiences—whether for gaming, entertainment, or general-purpose computing wherever your life takes you. From the jaw-dropping performance of the Intel Core i7 processor with six cores to the practical capabilities of the Intel Core i3 processors, our latest generation of desktop processors fits a wide range of budgets and needs. Whether you’re a performance-hungry professional, an exceptional enthusiast, or a first-time buyer, there is an 8th Generation Intel Core processor that will enable the experiences you seek. If form factor is your priority, the 8th Generation Intel Core processor family offers a range of processors designed for desktop PCs from highperformance gaming towers, to slick and stylish all-in-ones, to compact living room minis.
8th Gen Processer Features

Intel® Smart Cache
Dynamically allocates shared cache to each processor core, based on workload, reducing latency and improving performance.

Integrated Memory Controller
Offers stunning memory read/write performance through efficient prefetching algorithms, lower latency, and higher memory bandwidth.

Intel® UHD Graphics
Play 4K UHD videos with exceptional clarity, view and edit even the smallest details of photos, and play today’s modern games.

PCI-E 3.0
Offers up to 8 GT/s for fast access to peripheral devices with up to 16 lanes. The lanes can be configured as 1x16, 2x8, or 1x8 and 2x4 depending on motherboard designs.

Intel® Optane Memory Support
Provides performance improvements as well as fast app response times for system acceleration and responsiveness when paired with an Intel Optane memory module.

Intel® Power Optimiser
Increases periods of silicon sleep state across the platform ingredients, including the processor, chipset, and third-party system components, to reduce power.