Intel Core i3-7100 VS Intel Core i3-8100
intel
Brand2/4
Cores/Threads3.9GHz
Base Clock51W
TDPIntel Core i3-7100
VS
intel
Brand4/4
Cores/Threads3.6GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPIntel Core i3-8100
Intel Core i3-7100
2/4 Cores 3.9GHz N/A Jan 2017
Intel Core i3-7100
N/A • Jan 2017
VS
Intel Core i3-8100
$117 • Oct 2017
Intel Core i3-8100
4/4 Cores 3.6GHz Oct 2017
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i3-7100 | Intel Core i3-8100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 2 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base Clock | 3.9 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost Clock | N/A | N/A |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 39 X | 36 X |
| TDP | 51 W | 65 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.25 MB | 0.25 MB |
| Cache L3 | 3.00 MB | 6.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | Intel HD 630 | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Architecture | Core i3 (Kaby Lake) | Core i3 (Coffee Lake) |
| Process Size | 14nm | 14nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1151 | intel socket 1151 |
| Foundry | Intel | Intel |
| Die Size | N/A | 126 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | N/A | N/A |
| Max Temperature | N/A | 100°C |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
1071 (+14%)
Intel Core i3-7100
936
Intel Core i3-8100
Multi Core Performance
2824
Intel Core i3-7100
3607 (+28%)
Intel Core i3-8100
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
1292 (+4%)
Intel Core i3-7100
1240
Intel Core i3-8100
Multi Core Performance
2460
Intel Core i3-7100
3692 (+50%)
Intel Core i3-8100
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
4340
Intel Core i3-7100
6134 (+41%)
Intel Core i3-8100
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
34.21 FPS
Intel Core i3-7100
48.14 FPS (+41%)
Intel Core i3-8100
Comparison in Games (61 benchmarks)
Onimusha: Way of the Sword
8 2026 • Action, Adventure, RPG CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
1080p
| ultra
Intel Core i3-8100 (+24%)
MAX 122 FPS
MIN 104 FPS
Intel Core i3-7100
MAX 98 FPS
MIN 87 FPS
1080p
| ultra
| fsr balanced
Intel Core i3-8100 (+24%)
MAX 122 FPS
MIN 104 FPS
Intel Core i3-7100
MAX 98 FPS
MIN 87 FPS
1080p
| ultra
| dlss balanced
Intel Core i3-8100 (+24%)
MAX 122 FPS
MIN 104 FPS
Intel Core i3-7100
MAX 98 FPS
MIN 87 FPS
Winner
Loser
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
7 2026 • Action, Adventure Asobo Studio
1080p
| ultra
| dlss balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i3-8100 (+17%)
MAX 76 FPS
MIN 65 FPS
Intel Core i3-7100
MAX 65 FPS
MIN 54 FPS
1080p
| ultra
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i3-8100 (+17%)
MAX 76 FPS
MIN 65 FPS
Intel Core i3-7100
MAX 65 FPS
MIN 54 FPS
1080p
| ultra
| fsr balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i3-8100 (+17%)
MAX 76 FPS
MIN 65 FPS
Intel Core i3-7100
MAX 65 FPS
MIN 54 FPS
Winner
Loser
The Sinking City 2
7.5 2026 • Action, Adventure Frogwares
1080p
| ultra
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i3-8100 (+0%)
MAX 54 FPS
MIN 46 FPS
Intel Core i3-7100 (+0%)
MAX 54 FPS
MIN 44 FPS
Winner
Loser
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
8 2026 • Action, Adventure Ubisoft Singapore, Ubisoft Barcelona, Ubisoft Bordeaux, Ubisoft Belgrade, Ubisoft Chengdu, Ubisoft India, Ubisoft Kyiv, Ubisoft Montpellier, Ubisoft Philippines, Ubisoft Quebec, Ubisoft Shanghai
1080p
| high
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i3-8100 (+17%)
MAX 62 FPS
MIN 57 FPS
Intel Core i3-7100
MAX 53 FPS
MIN 41 FPS
1080p
| high
| dlss balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i3-8100 (+17%)
MAX 62 FPS
MIN 57 FPS
Intel Core i3-7100
MAX 53 FPS
MIN 41 FPS
1080p
| high
| fsr balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i3-8100 (+17%)
MAX 62 FPS
MIN 57 FPS
Intel Core i3-7100
MAX 53 FPS
MIN 41 FPS
Winner
Loser
007 First Light
8 2026 • Action, Adventure IO Interactive A/S
1080p
| high
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i3-8100 (+1%)
MAX 69 FPS
MIN 60 FPS
Intel Core i3-7100
MAX 68 FPS
MIN 62 FPS
1080p
| high
| fsr balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i3-8100 (+1%)
MAX 69 FPS
MIN 60 FPS
Intel Core i3-7100
MAX 68 FPS
MIN 62 FPS
1080p
| high
| dlss balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i3-8100 (+1%)
MAX 69 FPS
MIN 60 FPS
Intel Core i3-7100
MAX 68 FPS
MIN 62 FPS
Winner
Loser
DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH
8 2026 • Action, Adventure KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS, Nixxes Software
1080p
| high
Intel Core i3-8100 (+5%)
MAX 39 FPS
MIN 32 FPS
Intel Core i3-7100
MAX 37 FPS
MIN 30 FPS
1080p
| high
| fsr balanced
Intel Core i3-8100 (+5%)
MAX 39 FPS
MIN 32 FPS
Intel Core i3-7100
MAX 37 FPS
MIN 30 FPS
Winner
Loser
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It's a Tie!
Based on 60 benchmarks across 55 games
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Intel Core i3-7100
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Intel Core i3-8100
Intel Core i3-7100
INTEL • 2/4 • 3.9GHz
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Wins
0
Avg FPS
80
Min FPS
0%
Win Rate
Intel Core i3-8100
INTEL • 4/4 • 3.6GHz
0
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0
Avg FPS
89
Min FPS
0%
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