Intel Core i3-8100 VS Intel Core i3-4330
intel
Brand4/4
Cores/Threads3.6GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPIntel Core i3-8100
VS
intel
Brand2/4
Cores/Threads3.5GHz
Base Clock54W
TDPIntel Core i3-4330
Intel Core i3-8100
4/4 Cores 3.6GHz N/A Oct 2017
Intel Core i3-8100
N/A • Oct 2017
VS
Intel Core i3-4330
$ • Aug 2013
Intel Core i3-4330
2/4 Cores 3.5GHz Aug 2013
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i3-4330 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 2 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost Clock | N/A | N/A |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 36 X | 35 X |
| TDP | 65 W | 54 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR3 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.25 MB | 0.25 MB |
| Cache L3 | 6.00 MB | 4.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 630 | Intel HD 4600 |
| Architecture | Core i3 (Coffee Lake) | Core i3 (Haswell) |
| Process Size | 14nm | 22nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1151 | intel socket 1150 |
| Foundry | Intel | Intel |
| Die Size | 126 mm² | 177 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 3 |
| Transistors | N/A | 1400 million |
| 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
936 (+3%)
Intel Core i3-8100
907
Intel Core i3-4330
Multi Core Performance
3607 (+59%)
Intel Core i3-8100
2263
Intel Core i3-4330
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
1240 (+4%)
Intel Core i3-8100
1187
Intel Core i3-4330
Multi Core Performance
3692 (+55%)
Intel Core i3-8100
2383
Intel Core i3-4330
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
6134 (+72%)
Intel Core i3-8100
3558
Intel Core i3-4330
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
48.14 FPS (+32%)
Intel Core i3-8100
36.41 FPS
Intel Core i3-4330
Comparison in Games (47 benchmarks)
Onimusha: Way of the Sword
8 2026 • Action, Adventure, RPG CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
1080p
| ultra
Intel Core i3-8100 (+28%)
MAX 122 FPS
MIN 104 FPS
Intel Core i3-4330
MAX 95 FPS
MIN 90 FPS
1080p
| ultra
| fsr balanced
Intel Core i3-8100 (+28%)
MAX 122 FPS
MIN 104 FPS
Intel Core i3-4330
MAX 95 FPS
MIN 90 FPS
1080p
| ultra
| dlss balanced
Intel Core i3-8100 (+28%)
MAX 122 FPS
MIN 104 FPS
Intel Core i3-4330
MAX 95 FPS
MIN 90 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 (+29%)
MAX 76 FPS
MIN 65 FPS
Intel Core i3-4330
MAX 59 FPS
MIN 49 FPS
1080p
| ultra
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i3-8100 (+29%)
MAX 76 FPS
MIN 65 FPS
Intel Core i3-4330
MAX 59 FPS
MIN 49 FPS
1080p
| ultra
| fsr balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i3-8100 (+29%)
MAX 76 FPS
MIN 65 FPS
Intel Core i3-4330
MAX 59 FPS
MIN 49 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 i3-4330 (+0%)
MAX 54 FPS
MIN 40 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 i3-4330
MAX 53 FPS
MIN 39 FPS
1080p
| high
| dlss balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i3-8100 (+17%)
MAX 62 FPS
MIN 57 FPS
Intel Core i3-4330
MAX 53 FPS
MIN 39 FPS
1080p
| high
| fsr balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i3-8100 (+17%)
MAX 62 FPS
MIN 57 FPS
Intel Core i3-4330
MAX 53 FPS
MIN 39 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 (+19%)
MAX 69 FPS
MIN 60 FPS
Intel Core i3-4330
MAX 58 FPS
MIN 53 FPS
1080p
| high
| fsr balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i3-8100 (+19%)
MAX 69 FPS
MIN 60 FPS
Intel Core i3-4330
MAX 58 FPS
MIN 53 FPS
1080p
| high
| dlss balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i3-8100 (+19%)
MAX 69 FPS
MIN 60 FPS
Intel Core i3-4330
MAX 58 FPS
MIN 53 FPS
Winner
Loser
DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH
8 2026 • Action, Adventure KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS, Nixxes Software
1080p
| high
Intel Core i3-4330 (+3%)
MAX 40 FPS
MIN 31 FPS
Intel Core i3-8100
MAX 39 FPS
MIN 32 FPS
1080p
| high
| fsr balanced
Intel Core i3-4330 (+3%)
MAX 40 FPS
MIN 31 FPS
Intel Core i3-8100
MAX 39 FPS
MIN 32 FPS
Winner
Loser
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It's a Tie!
Based on 46 benchmarks across 46 games
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Intel Core i3-8100
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Intel Core i3-4330
Intel Core i3-8100
INTEL • 4/4 • 3.6GHz
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Wins
0
Avg FPS
92
Min FPS
0%
Win Rate
Intel Core i3-4330
INTEL • 2/4 • 3.5GHz
0
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0
Avg FPS
73
Min FPS
0%
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