Intel

8th Gen Intel Core i5 8300H

iGPU:: Intel UHD Graphics 630
Boost/Base Clock:: 4.0 GHz / 2.3 GHz
Core/Thread Count:: 4 Core / 8 Thread
Cache:: 8MB L3 + 1MB L2 + 256KB L1
TDP:: 45 Watts
CPU Process Node:: 14 Nanometers
CPU Socket:: FCBGA1440
CPU Series:: Coffee Lake
Memory Support:: DDR4-2666
Form Factor:: Laptop

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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: September 9, 2026

8th Gen Intel Core i5 8300H Review

Released Q2 2018, the 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8300H is a 4-core, 8-thread mid-range gaming laptop processor built on Coffee Lake, running a 2.3 GHz base clock that boosts to 4.0 GHz within a 45 Watt TDP.

Positioned as a genuine mid-range gaming laptop chip, this processor offered a lower-cost entry point into Intel's 8th Gen mobile lineup than the 6-core i7 8750H, at the same 45W power envelope.

Intel UHD Graphics 630

A basic integrated GPU intended for display output; laptops built around this chip almost universally pair it with a discrete GPU for actual gaming.

How Is the Core i5 8300H in Terms of Performance

The 4-core, 8-thread layout gives this chip solid mid-range gaming laptop performance, trailing the 6-core i7 8750H in heavily multi-threaded work but delivering comparable everyday and gaming responsiveness at a lower price.

Benchmarks

Cinebench R20 multi-core scores of 1,699 and single-core scores of 396 place this chip at the mid-range tier for its generation, trailing the 6-core i7 8750H's 2,329 multi-core score directly due to the two-core deficit.

Specifications

Identity

Brand	Intel
Product Line	Core i5
Model Number	8300H

Segment and platform

Microarchitecture	Coffee Lake, 8th Gen Intel Core
Socket	FCBGA1440
Process Node	14 nm

Memory

Memory Type	DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-2133

Form Factor	Laptop
Core/Thread Count	4 Core / 8 Thread
TDP	45 W
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics 630
Cache	8MB L3 + 1MB L2 + 256KB L1
Boost/Base Clock	4.0 GHz / 2.3 GHz

Expert Review

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Best for

Mid-range gaming laptops wanting solid 4-core performance at a lower price than 6-core i7 options

Not for

Buyers needing strong multi-threaded performance — the 6-core i7 8750H offers meaningfully more within the same generation

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8300H?

The 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8300H is a processor from Intel. Key specs: iGPU Intel UHD Graphics 630, Boost/Base Clock 4.0 GHz / 2.3 GHz, Core/Thread Count 4 Core / 8 Thread, Cache 8MB L3 + 1MB L2 + 256KB L1, TDP 45 Watts.

Will the 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8300H work with my current setup?

The 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8300H lists CPU Socket is FCBGA1440. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.

Who is the 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8300H best suited to?

It suits mid-range gaming laptops wanting solid 4-core performance at a lower price than 6-core i7 options.

What are the drawbacks of the 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8300H?

It is a poor fit for buyers needing strong multi-threaded performance — the 6-core i7 8750h offers meaningfully more within the same generation.