intel
Brand6/6
Cores/Threads3GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPIntel Core i5-8500
intel
Brand4/8
Cores/Threads3.3GHz
Base Clock60W
TDPIntel Core i3-12100
Intel Core i5-8500
Intel Core i5-8500
$ • Feb 2018
Intel Core i3-12100
$122 • Jan 2022
Intel Core i3-12100
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i5-8500 | Intel Core i3-12100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 4 |
| Threads | 6 | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.0 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 30 X | 33 X |
| TDP | 65 W | 60 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 80 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.25 MB | 1.25 MB |
| Cache L3 | 9.00 MB | 12.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 630 | UHD Graphics 730 |
| Architecture | Core i5 (Coffee Lake) | Core i3 (Alder Lake-S) |
| Process Size | 14nm | 10nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1151 | intel socket 1700 |
| Foundry | Intel | Intel |
| Die Size | N/A | 163 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 5, 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
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Multi Core Performance
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Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
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Multi Core Performance
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PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
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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
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Comparison in Games
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Intel Core i3-12100 Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
Intel Core i5-8500
INTEL • 6/6 • 3GHz
Intel Core i3-12100
INTEL • 4/8 • 3.3GHz
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