None of the models in the i3 line are unlocked for Turbo Boost so they won’t auto-overclock when under heavy load, which means unless you go for the 8350K and overclock it, you’re stuck with the processor always at one speed. There are low powered (T) and overclockable (K) models available to choose from, along with the non-modified models.
There are five models within the i3 line, each with its own niche to fill. The i3 line shines for budget and casual gamers, along with anyone looking to use their computer to do simple tasks such as word processing, web browsing, etc. This will let us see where each line shines so that you can choose which one is best for you.
So we’ll outline each processor in both lines, compare the specs, and look at some benchmarks. This can be very confusing if you’re not sure what you’re looking for. Each processor line has several, seemingly similar models.
