Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-10100 outperforms the more expensive Core i5-8500 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-10100 is 806 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-8500.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-10100
- Performs up to 0% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i5-8500 - 249 vs 248 FPS
- Up to 52% cheaper than Core i5-8500 - CA$139.59 vs CA$291.02
- Up to 52% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i5-8500 - CA$0.56 vs CA$1.17 per FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-8500 - 8 vs 6 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-8500
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i3-10100 - 65 vs 95 Watts
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
249
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.56/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$139.59
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Desktop • Feb 14th, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-10100 | vs | Intel Core i5-8500 |
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Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Feb 14th, 2018 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Comet Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 6 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.1 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |