Core i3-7300

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i3-7300

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i3-7300 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,591 Rank: 424
Rank Name Score Visual
420 Core i9-9880H 5,593
+0%
421 Xeon E3-1240 v6 5,592
+0%
422 Core i5-7640X 5,592
+0%
423 Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U 5,592
+0%
424 Core i3-7300 5,591
425 Core i7-6900K 5,590
+-0%
426 Core i5-7600K 5,588
-0.1%
427 Core i7-10700T 5,587
-0.1%
428 Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U 5,583
-0.1%
429 Core i3-7101E 5,581
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i3-7300 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,959 Rank: 664
Rank Name Score Visual
660 Xeon W3680 4,968
+0.2%
661 Xeon E5-1620 0 4,963
+0.1%
662 Core i7-5775C 4,962
+0.1%
663 Xeon E3-1230 v6 4,961
+0%
664 Core i3-7300 4,959
665 Core i7-8809G 4,957
+-0%
666 Core i5-8305G 4,957
+-0%
667 Core i7-1185G7E 4,956
-0.1%
668 Core i7-5850HQ 4,954
-0.1%
669 Ryzen 3 7330U 4,954
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i3-7300 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

6,012 Rank: 265
Rank Name Score Visual
261 Core i9-9980HK 6,020
+0.1%
262 AMD Ryzen 7 1700X 6,020
+0.1%
263 Xeon E-2334 6,020
+0.1%
264 Xeon W-3175X 6,019
+0.1%
265 Core i3-7300 6,012
266 Ryzen 5 5500 6,007
-0.1%
267 Ryzen 7 4700G 6,005
-0.1%
268 Intel Core i7-4770R 5,999
-0.2%
269 Core i7-7820X 5,998
-0.2%
270 Xeon Gold 5416S 5,998
-0.2%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i3-7300 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,583 Rank: 1014
Rank Name Score Visual
1010 Core i5-2405S 4,584
+0%
1011 Phenom II X6 1090T 4,584
+0%
1012 Athlon X4 840 4,584
+0%
1013 Core i7-2670QM 4,583
+0%
1014 Core i3-7300 4,583
1015 Core i5-2300 4,583
+0%
1016 A10-6790K 4,583
+0%
1017 Core i5-760 4,583
+0%
1018 Pentium Gold G5600 4,582
+-0%
1019 Core i3-6320 4,582
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i3-7300 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,572 Rank: 988
Rank Name Score Visual
984 Core i5-6300HQ 4,573
+0%
985 Xeon E3-1225 4,573
+0%
986 Core i7-940 4,573
+0%
987 Core i3-9100TE 4,573
+0%
988 Core i3-7300 4,572
989 Xeon E5640 4,572
+0%
990 Xeon E5630 4,572
+0%
991 Core i5-2400 4,570
+-0%
992 Xeon W3540 4,570
+-0%
993 Core i7-2630QM 4,569
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i3-7300 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,617 Rank: 919
Rank Name Score Visual
915 Xeon E3-1230 4,620
+0.1%
916 Core i3-6320 4,619
+0%
917 Core i7-3612QM 4,619
+0%
918 Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U 4,618
+0%
919 Core i3-7300 4,617
920 Core i5-6287U 4,616
+-0%
921 Core i5-3470 4,616
+-0%
922 Core i5-3450 4,616
+-0%
923 Xeon X5687 4,616
+-0%
924 Core i5-7267U 4,615
+-0%

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Core i3-7300 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i3-7300 remains a relevant entry in the mainstream desktop processor lineup, offering a balance of performance and efficiency for everyday computing tasks. Built on the Kaby Lake architecture and launched in January 2017, the Core i3-7300 is a 14 nm processor designed for the LGA-1151 socket, primarily targeting budget-conscious users and entry-level system builders. While it is now over seven years old, its sustained presence in the market reflects its reliability and compatibility with a wide range of motherboards based on the Sunrise Point and Union Point chipsets.

The Core i3-7300 features a dual-core design with four threads enabled via Intel's Hyper-Threading technology, allowing it to handle multitasking more effectively than its non-SMT counterparts. It operates at a base frequency of 4.0 GHz, with a maximum turbo frequency of 4.0 GHz due to its single-core turbo profile, and includes a 4 MB L3 cache to enhance data retrieval speed. The processor supports dual-channel DDR4-2400 and DDR3L-1600 memory, with a maximum capacity of 64 GB and a memory bandwidth of up to 38.4 GB/s, making it suitable for general productivity, web browsing, and light multimedia use.

Integrated graphics are provided by the Intel HD Graphics 630, which features 24 execution units and can boost up to 1.15 GHz. This GPU supports up to three displays and offers sufficient performance for office applications, HD video playback, and casual gaming. The processor also includes a range of modern instruction sets, including AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel's virtualization technologies such as VT-x and EPT, ensuring compatibility with current software and virtualization platforms.

In benchmark testing, the Core i3-7300 scores 6012 in single-core performance, ranking #265 out of 2060 processors, and achieves a multicore score of 4959, placing it #664 overall. Its overall score of 5591 positions it at #424 in the broader ranking, indicating that while it is no longer competitive with modern high-end CPUs, it holds its own against many older and mid-range processors. Notably, the single-core performance is its strongest category, outperforming many multi-core processors from earlier generations, while its multicore performance is limited by its two-core design.

When compared to contemporary processors, the Core i3-7300 is outpaced by modern offerings such as the Ryzen 5 5500 and Ryzen 7 4700G, but it remains a viable option for users upgrading from older systems or building low-cost workstations. Its 51 W TDP ensures energy efficiency and quiet operation, making it ideal for office environments or compact PCs. For those seeking a reliable, no-frills CPU for basic computing needs, the Core i3-7300 continues to serve as a dependable choice, even in the current hardware landscape.
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Intel Core i3-7300

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i3-7300
Family: Core
Series: i3-7300
Model Number: i3-7300
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 4000 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 40x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Kaby Lake
Core Name: Kaby Lake S
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 158
Socket: LGA-1151
Package: FCLGA-1151
Chipset: Sunrise Point and Union Point
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 51 W
Release Price: $147.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 128 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 64 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 64 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 0.5 MiB (4-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 4 MiB (16-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3L-1600 and DDR4-2400
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 64 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 35.76 GB/s
ECC Support: No

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 630
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1150 MHz
Execution Units: 24

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT EIST VT-x EPT MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP IPT SSE4a SHA AMD-Vi AMD-V SenseMI Boost 2 TSX SMT XFR 2 PBO
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