The Core i5-8500 is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-8100, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's CA$75.78 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-8500
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 6 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-8100
- Up to 37% cheaper – CA$126.88 vs CA$202.66
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i5-8500 vs Core i3-8100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-8500
Feb 14th, 2018
Average FPS
186
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, CA$
CA$202.66
62%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.08/FPS
64%
Core i3-8100
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
183
98%
Min 1% FPS
122
99%
Price, CA$
CA$126.88
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.69/FPS
100%
Core i5-8500 vs Core i3-8100 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-8500 vs Core i3-8100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-8500 vs Core i3-8100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-8500
Feb 14th, 2018
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
83%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i3-8100
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
90%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-8500 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-8100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Feb 14th, 2018 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
| $192.00 | MSRP | $117.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
6 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 4.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
9 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
