Intel Core i3-8300T socket: LGA 1151
The Intel Core i3-8300T uses the LGA 1151 socket on revision 2 boards with 300 series chipsets. It is a low power quad core chip with extra cache at 35 W.
- Socket
- LGA 1151 (revision 2)
- Launched
- April 2018
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 4
- Base power
- 35 W
- Codename
- Coffee Lake
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- Intel Core i3
- Clocks
- 3.2 / 3.2 GHz
Intel Core i3-8300T specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 (no Hyper-Threading) |
| Core architecture | Coffee Lake cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 3.2 GHz (no Turbo Boost) |
| Cache | 8 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 35 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-2400, two channels, up to 64 GB |
| PCI Express | 16 lanes from the CPU, PCIe 3.0 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 (350 MHz to 1.1 GHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| ECC memory | Supported |
| Package | FCLGA1151 (37.5 by 37.5 mm) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Core i3-8300T needs a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| 300 series: B365 and Z390 | Z390, B365 | Works out of the box |
| 300 series: H310, B360, H370, Q370, Z370 | Z370, H370, B360, H310, Q370 | Works out of the box |
| 200 series | Z270, H270, B250, Q270, Q250 | Not supported |
| 100 series | Z170, H170, B150, H110, Q170, Q150 | Not supported |
Board makers publish a CPU support list for every model. Check it for your exact board before buying. Chipset details for LGA 1151.
LGA 1151 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,151 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 37.5 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | August 2015 |
| Memory | DDR4 on most boards (some early boards use DDR3L). DDR4 only on the second revision |
| Cooler mounting holes | 75 × 75 mm |
What the Core i3-8300T is
The Core i3-8300T adds extra cache to low power quad cores for smoother multitasking. It launched in April 2018 with a fixed 3.2 GHz at 35 W and no Turbo. Intel positions it above 8100T for offices that keep many apps open.
Eight megabytes of cache keep more threads resident than 6 MB siblings. The slightly higher fixed clock sustains interaction in shared meeting PCs. Four threads without Hyper-Threading cover foreground plus background services.
UHD Graphics 630 from 350 MHz to 1100 MHz handle room displays. The process is 14 nm. DDR4-2400 ECC suits small offices where validated.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 8300T fits LGA 1151 on revision 2 boards only. B360 small towers use it with DDR4 for meeting rooms. Early Z370 may need an update. Revision 1 never works.
DDR4-2400 in two channels up to 64 GB per Intel covers multitasking rooms. Dual channel pairs keep video calls smooth. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide lists generations.
Single socket small towers are the target. Another low power 300 series chip on the same board adjusts performance.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2400 in two channels up to 64 GB with SSDs suits shared room PCs. Start with 16 GB where conferencing apps stay resident.
Sixteen Gen3 lanes support NVMe while integrated graphics drive room monitors. Most meeting builds omit discrete cards.
35 W cooling from the CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide stays silent during calls.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket, the Intel Core i3-8100T trims cache to 6 MB at lower clocks for cheaper rooms. The Intel Core i3-9100T moves to 9th Gen Refresh at the same 35 W where listed. Both share 300 series boards.
Pentium Gold parts suit single app terminals with fewer threads.
Past LGA 1151 meeting PCs move to LGA 1200. The 8300T covers low heat rooms where extra cache must last.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i3-8300T use?
It uses LGA 1151 on revision 2 boards.
How many cores does the 8300T have?
Four cores without Hyper-Threading give four threads. Fixed at 3.2 GHz.
How much cache does the 8300T have?
8 MB per Intel ARK and TPU. The cpu_list 8 MB is correct.
Which graphics does the 8300T include?
UHD Graphics 630 from 350 MHz to 1100 MHz.
What memory does the 8300T support?
DDR4-2400 in two channels up to 64 GB.
Sources and verification
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