Processor comparison
Intel Core i3-8300T vs Intel Core i7-2600K
Intel
Intel Core i3-8300T
Intel Socket 1151
3200 MHz
4 cores
Apr 2018
DESKTOP
VS
Intel
Intel Core i7-2600K
Intel Socket 1155
3400 MHz
4 cores
Jan 2011
DESKTOP
Summary
Synthetic performance index
- Intel Core i3-8300T116%
- Intel Core i7-2600K100%
Relative performance
Single thread performance index
- Intel Core i3-8300T106%
- Intel Core i7-2600K100%
Relative performance
Multi thread performance index
- Intel Core i3-8300T125%
- Intel Core i7-2600K100%
Relative performance
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-8300T
- 6% higher single threaded performance.
- Much higher multi threaded performance (around 25% higher). This allows for higher performance in professional applications like encoding or heavy multitasking.
- 60 watts lower power draw.
- This is a newer product, it might have better application compatibility/performance (check features chart below).
- Around 16% higher average synthetic performance.
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-2600K
Gaming
HWSpot recommends the Intel Core i3-8300T
Based on game and synthetic benchmarks, and theoretical specifications.
Productivity
HWSpot recommends the Intel Core i3-8300T
Based on productivity benchmarks, overall multithreaded performance and theoretical specifications.
Specifications
Features
| Intel Core i3-8300T | Intel Core i7-2600K |
|---|
| MMX | | |
| SSE | | |
| SSE2 | | |
| SSE3 | | |
| SSSE3 | | |
| SSE4.2 | | |
| AVX | | |
| AVX2 | | |
| EIST | | |
| Intel 64 | | |
| XD bit | | |
| VT-x | | |
| VT-d | | |
| AES-NI | | |
| TSX | | |
| TXT | | |
| CLMUL | | |
| FMA3 | | |
| F16C | | |
| BMI1 | | |
| BMI2 | | |
| Boost 2.0 | | |
| Hyper-Threading | | |
Architecture
| Intel Core i3-8300T | Intel Core i7-2600K |
|---|
| Architecture | Intel_Coffelake | Intel_SandyBridge |
| Market | Desktop | Desktop |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR3 |
| Codename | Coffee Lake | Sandy Bridge |
| Release Date | Apr 2018 | Jan 2011 |
Cores
| Intel Core i3-8300T | Intel Core i7-2600K |
|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 8 |
| SMPs | 1 | 1 |
| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 | Intel HD 3000 |
Cache
| Intel Core i3-8300T | Intel Core i7-2600K |
|---|
| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 Cache | 8192 KB (shared) | 8192 KB (shared) |
Physical
| Intel Core i3-8300T | Intel Core i7-2600K |
|---|
| Socket | Intel Socket 1151 | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Max Case Temp | 72°C | unknown |
| Package | FC-LGA1151 | FC-LGA10 |
| Die Size | unknown | 216mm² |
| Process | 14 nm | 32 nm |
Performance
| Intel Core i3-8300T | Intel Core i7-2600K |
|---|
| Cpu Frequency | 3200 MHz | 3400 MHz |
| Turbo Clock | none | 3800 MHz |
| Base Clock | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Voltage | variable | unknown |
| TDP | 35 W | 95 W |
Raw performance index
Raw single-thread performance estimation
- Intel Core i3-8300T3840 points
- Intel Core i7-2600K3800 points
Points - higher is better
Raw multi-thread performance estimation
- Intel Core i3-8300T15360 points
- Intel Core i7-2600K16320 points
Points - higher is better
Synthetic benchmarks
Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64Bit
- Intel Core i3-8300T (simulated)137.78
- Intel Core i7-2600K129
points - higher is better
Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64Bit
- Intel Core i3-8300T (simulated)769.14
- Intel Core i7-2600K614
points - higher is better