intel
Brand4/8
Cores/Threads3.6GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPIntel Core i3-10100
intel
Brand6/12
Cores/Threads3.7GHz
Base Clock95W
TDPIntel Core i7-8700K
Intel Core i3-10100
Intel Core i3-10100
$ • Apr 2020
Intel Core i7-8700K
$359 • Oct 2017
Intel Core i7-8700K
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i3-10100 | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 6 |
| Threads | 8 | 12 |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 36 X | 37 X |
| TDP | 65 W | 95 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.25 MB | 0.25 MB |
| Cache L3 | 6.00 MB | 12.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 630 | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Architecture | Core i3 (Comet Lake) | Core i7 (Coffee Lake) |
| Process Size | 14nm | 14nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1200 | intel socket 1151 |
| Foundry | Intel | Intel |
| Die Size | N/A | 154 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | N/A | N/A |
| Max Temperature | 100°C | N/A |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
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Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i3-10100
Intel Core i7-8700K
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i3-10100
Intel Core i7-8700K
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i3-10100
Intel Core i7-8700K
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
Intel Core i3-10100
Intel Core i7-8700K
Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
Intel Core i3-10100
Intel Core i7-8700K
Comparison in Games (36 benchmarks)
Scars Above
Mount & Blade II Bannerlord
Valheim
King Arthur Knight's Tale
A Total War Saga TROY
It Takes Two
No more benchmarks available for this comparison
It's a Tie!
Based on 36 benchmarks across 27 games
Intel Core i3-10100
INTEL • 4/8 • 3.6GHz
Intel Core i7-8700K
INTEL • 6/12 • 3.7GHz
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