Key Differences
In short — Core i3-8100 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-2300 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-2300 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i3-8100 is 2461 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2300.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2300
- Up to 69% cheaper than Core i3-8100 - CA$44.35 vs CA$145.0
- Up to 62% better value when playing Cyberpunk 2077 than Core i3-8100 - CA$0.74 vs CA$1.96 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i3-8100
- Performs up to 23% better in Cyberpunk 2077 than Core i5-2300 - 74 vs 60 FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i5-2300 - 65 vs 95 Watts
Cyberpunk 2077
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
RT Overdrive
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
60
81%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.74/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$44.35
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$44.35 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 144 minutes ago
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
FPS
74
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.96/FPS
37%
Price, CA$
CA$145
30%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$145 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 144 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
RT Overdrive
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2300 | vs | Intel Core i3-8100 |
---|---|---|
Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
2.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
95 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
28.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |